North Star Promise

North Star Promise is a grant program that provides free tuition to eligible undergraduate students attending Minnesota colleges and universities, covering the gap between tuition costs and other financial aid. Its purpose is to make higher education more affordable. The award amount varies based on your circumstances.

To qualify, you'll need to: 

• Be a Minnesota resident.
• Be enrolled at a Minnesota college or university.
• Meet the family income criteria (based on federal guidelines).
• Be working toward your first bachelor’s degree.
• Fill out a FAFSA form or Minnesota Dream Act application