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HF 4898

Higher education; parental contribution provisions modified, attendance provision cost modified, and tuition and fee maximums eliminated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Wolgamott

Eliminates statutory caps on tuition and mandatory fees, giving Minnesota colleges and universities greater pricing flexibility.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
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Bill Summary · HF 4898

Summary of HF 4898 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Overview

HF 4898 proposes changes to higher education policy in Minnesota, focusing on: (1) modifications to parental contribution requirements, (2) adjustments to attendance-related cost provisions, and (3) elimination of statewide tuition and fee maximums. The bill is sponsored with a co-sponsor by Dan Wolgamott and was introduced on 2026-04-09 and referred to Rules and Legislative Administration.

Purpose and Intent

  • Reframe how parental contributions are treated for higher education-related funding or support.
  • Modify the cost framework tied to student attendance at higher education institutions.
  • Remove existing statutory caps on tuition and mandatory fees, potentially enabling greater flexibility in setting prices for tuition and fees.

Key Provisions (as described by the title)

  1. Parental Contribution Provisions Modified

    • Changes to how parental contributions are calculated or applied in the context of higher education funding, eligibility, or student financial support programs.
    • May affect determinations of need-based aid, grants, or other state-supported assistance that involve parental income or assets.

  2. Attendance Provision Cost Modified

    • Adjustments to the costs associated with attendance provisions. This could involve calculations of acceptable living costs, stipends, or other attendance-related financial considerations used in determining aid eligibility or program funding.
    • Potential impact on how much aid or support a student can receive based on attendance-related costs.

  3. Tuition and Fee Maximums Eliminated

    • Elimination of state-imposed maximums for tuition and mandatory fees.
    • Institutions could set tuition and mandatory fee levels without statutory caps, leading to greater pricing flexibility.
    • This could influence affordability, access, and the market dynamics of Minnesota higher education tuition.

Who Would be Affected

  • Students and Families: Those participating in state-supported aid programs or tuition assistance may experience changes in eligibility criteria, assistance amounts, or cost expectations due to the shifts in parental contribution rules and attendance cost calculations.
  • Higher Education Institutions: Public colleges and universities in Minnesota would gain increased flexibility to set tuition and fees, potentially affecting pricing strategies, program funding, and student financial planning.
  • State Funding and Aid Programs: Programs that rely on statutory definitions for parental contributions, attendance costs, or maximum tuition/fees would need to adjust to the revised framework.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and First Reading: 2026-04-09, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration.
  • As a first-step introduction, the bill would undergo committee review, potential amendments, and subsequent readings before moving to a floor vote. Specific committee action and timeline would be determined in the course of legislative process.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill’s text would provide exact definitions, calculation methods, and any transitional provisions. The summary above reflects the title and action history; the full impact depends on the enacted language, including how “parental contribution,” “attendance provision costs,” and “tuition and fee maximums” are defined and applied.
  • If enacted, consequences may include shifts in affordability, access, and institutional pricing strategies within Minnesota’s higher education landscape.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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