Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support to Wallin Education Partners to help low-income students in Minnesota with college admission and graduation. The funding will enhance programs that assist these students with financial aid advising and career development.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes to allocate $500,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to support Wallin Education Partners' initiatives.
• Program Focus: The funding is specifically intended for programs that aid low-income students in securing college admission and achieving graduation. This includes providing services such as financial aid advising and career development.
• Eligibility: The funds are designated for programs serving students who are Minnesota residents and who attend colleges or universities within the state.
• Reporting Requirement: Wallin Education Partners is required to submit an annual report by February 1st of each year they receive funding. The report must be addressed to legislative committee members overseeing higher education and should include data on student demographics, the educational institutions attended, high schools of origin, and geographical distribution of students.

Significant Changes

This initiative marks a financial commitment to support low-income students in higher education through targeted programming, fostering their academic progression from college entry to graduation within Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

• Wallin Education Partners
• Higher Education
• Low-Income Students
• College Admission
• Graduation Programming
• Financial Aid Advising
• Career Development
• Minnesota Residents
• Legislative Reporting