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HF 3623

Income eligibility requirements for the North Star Promise scholarship program modified, and funding amounts for North Star Promise scholarships modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nathan Coulter and 6 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill modifies North Star Promise scholarship income eligibility and funding amounts to adjust college financial aid access and support levels.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3623

Legislative bill overview

HF 3623 modifies Minnesota's North Star Promise scholarship program by adjusting income eligibility thresholds and changing the funding amounts awarded to students. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Higher Education Finance and Policy committee, indicating it's in early legislative stages.

Why is this important

The North Star Promise is a major state financial aid program designed to make college more accessible to Minnesota students from lower and middle-income families. Changes to eligibility income limits and scholarship amounts directly affect how many students qualify and how much financial support they receive, with potential implications for college enrollment rates and state education spending.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Modifying funding amounts requires identifying budget sources—whether this expands the program (requiring new appropriations) or reallocates existing funds remains unclear from the bill title
  • Eligibility threshold direction: Unclear whether income limits are being raised (expanding access) or lowered (restricting eligibility), which affects program scope and who benefits
  • Implementation timeline: Changes to scholarship programs can disrupt planning for current and prospective students if not carefully phased in

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

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