Some illegal immigrants will get free college tuition in Minnesota

Illegal immigrants in Minnesota will soon get free college tuition if their families are below a certain household income level.

The “North Star Promise” program “will create a tuition and fee-free pathway to higher education for eligible Minnesota residents at eligible institutions as a ‘last-dollar’ program by covering the balance of tuition and fees remaining after other scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers have been applied,” according to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education summary.

That includes illegal immigrants who meet certain criteria, according to the education department. The legislation goes into effect for the fall 2024 semester.

The “Adjusted Gross Income” must be “below $80,000,” according to the Office of Higher Education.