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HF 2241

In-state residency and work requirement for recipients of North Star Promise scholarships imposed.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elliott Engen and 2 co-sponsors

HF 2241: In-state Residency and Work Requirement for North Star Promise Scholarships OverviewBill Number: HF 2241 Title: In-state residency and work requirement for recipients of

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Bill Summary · HF 2241

HF 2241: In-state Residency and Work Requirement for North Star Promise Scholarships

Overview

Bill Number: HF 2241
Title: In-state residency and work requirement for recipients of North Star Promise scholarships imposed.
Status: Author added Engen
Introduced: March 12, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of HF 2241 is to impose new residency and work requirements for recipients of the North Star Promise scholarship program. The bill's authors argue that these requirements will ensure the state's investment in higher education benefits Minnesota residents and the local economy.

Key Provisions

  • Requires North Star Promise scholarship recipients to be Minnesota residents for at least 5 consecutive years prior to receiving the scholarship
  • Mandates that scholarship recipients work in Minnesota for at least 3 years after graduating or completing their program
  • Allows the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to grant exceptions to the residency requirement in certain cases, such as for active military members and their families
  • Directs the Office of Higher Education to develop a process for verifying residency and employment status of scholarship recipients

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Current and future North Star Promise scholarship recipients would be subject to the new residency and work requirements
  • Minnesota residents seeking higher education funding may face additional barriers to accessing the North Star Promise program
  • The state's public and private colleges and universities could see reduced enrollment if fewer students qualify for the scholarship
  • Minnesota employers may benefit from an increased pool of skilled graduates required to work in the state after completing their studies

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HF 2241 was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives on March 12, 2025. It has been referred to the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Division for further consideration. If passed by the House, the bill would then move to the Senate for review and a vote. If enacted, the new residency and work requirements would apply to North Star Promise scholarship recipients starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.

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

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