ST PAUL, Minn. — College is a luxury that many smart and hardworking students may not be able to afford.
With Minnesota's North Star Promise Scholarship, many qualified students are now able to access quality education without tuition or fees. Metro State University has seen a lot of success with this new program implemented this fall.
The university has awarded $2.1 million in funding to more than 1,000 students who otherwise would not have been able to afford college this year. The scholarship covers the balance of a student's tuition and required fees after other scholarships, grands and waivers have been applied.
This scholarship is possible at all Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, all University of Minnesota campuses and all Tribal Colleges.
Metro State University leaders are sharing their findings with the public in a free webinar on Nov. 13 at 1 p.m.
As for eligibility, applicants must be a Minnesota resident and have a family Adjusted Gross Income below $80,000. For the full list of requirements and more information on the scholarship, click here.