SF721

The bill proposes changes to how certain students can qualify for resident tuition rates and state student aid in Minnesota. It specifically addresses students who may not have legal authorization under federal law to work in the U.S. but have attended high school in Minnesota for at least three years and have either graduated or achieved an equivalent certification within the state. Furthermore, these students must meet selective service requirements, and if eligible, must have applied for lawful immigration status.

Additionally, the bill revises the definition of a "resident student" for tuition purposes. To qualify as a resident, a student must meet provisions such as living in Minnesota for at least a year before enrollment, having a parent or guardian residing in Minnesota, or having graduated from a Minnesota high school while living in the state. Other categories include spouses or dependents of military members stationed in Minnesota, veterans, disaster-relocated individuals, refugees, and National Guard members stationed in Minnesota. These criteria help determine who qualifies for in-state tuition and state aid, potentially reducing the education cost for these groups.