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HF2090 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Default living and miscellaneous expenses allowance increased for the state grant program, new State Grant Plus scholarship established to supplement state grant awards, Office of Higher Education grant programs created, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2495

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 2090), authored by Representative Frazier, proposes changes to the state's higher education financial aid programs. Key provisions of the bill include:

  1. Increase in Living and Miscellaneous Allowance: The bill raises the default living and miscellaneous expenses allowance for the state grant program, adjusting the calculation based on a higher percentage of federal poverty guidelines.

  2. Creation of the State Grant Plus Scholarship: A new scholarship program is established to supplement the state grant program.

    • Eligibility: Students eligible for state grants, enrolled in at least one credit at a public, Tribal, or nonprofit private institution, and not receiving the North Star Promise scholarship.
    • Award Amount: Recipients would receive an additional 25% of their state grant award. If funding is insufficient, award amounts may be reduced proportionally; if funds are surplus, awards may be increased.
    • Duration: Scholarships can be received for up to four full-time semesters for associate degrees or certificates, and up to eight full-time semesters for bachelor's degrees. The total eligibility is limited to eight full-time semesters.
    • Administration: The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution where the student is enrolled.

  3. Reporting Requirements: The Commissioner of Higher Education must submit an annual report to the legislature with data on scholarship awards, recipient demographics, and student outcomes such as retention and degree completion.

  4. Funding and Appropriations: The bill includes an unspecified appropriation to fund the program.

Overall, the bill aims to increase financial support for Minnesota college students by enhancing state grants and introducing a supplemental scholarship program.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHigher Education Finance and Policy
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHigher Education Finance and Policy
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
April 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Increase in the default living and miscellaneous expenses allowance to 121 percent of federal poverty guidelines."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the state grant program's cost of attendance calculations in section 136A.121.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustment to proration for students registering part-time."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "136A.121",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New requirements that clarify eligibility for the State Grant Plus scholarship."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill addresses eligibility criteria for state scholarships.",
      "modified": [
        "Restrictions based on previously receiving North Star Promise scholarships."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "136A.1465",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement that institutions be 'eligible institutions' for students to qualify for scholarships."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The eligibility criteria for postsecondary institutions under section 136A.101 are referenced for the State Grant Plus scholarship program.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "136A.101",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  }
]

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