MN SF4907

North Star Promise scholarship recipients must reside and work in Minnesota for five years beginning within six months of completing their degree or credential program, or have their scholarship converted to a loan with interest

Scholarship eligibility is restricted to students enrolled in programs of study leading to employment in high-demand industries and occupations as determined by the Office of Higher Education using Department of Employment and Economic Development data

The residency and employment requirement may be waived if a recipient drops out without earning a degree within six years, or deferred for postgraduate education, Peace Corps/AmeriCorps service, or extreme hardship

Recipients must sign a contract agreeing to the loan conversion penalty before receiving scholarship funds; the obligation is cancelled upon death or permanent disability

Effective the day following enactment and applies to scholarship awards beginning in fall term 2027-2028