"States Take Steps Towards Free College Tuition and In-State Rates for Undocumented Students"

Lawmakers in Minnesota have reached an agreement to provide free tuition to residents whose families earn less than $80,000 annually at public colleges starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. The program, called the "North Star Promise," would cost about $117 million in the first year, including startup costs, and $49.5 million annually thereafter. Eligible students must attend a two- or four-year school in the University of Minnesota or Minnesota State systems, or a tribal college, and meet certain academic and financial aid requirements. Private college tuition would not be covered.