North Star Promise

Student at a computer; text reads "Are you eligible for free college tuition?" Beginning in Fall 2024, the North Star Promise (NSP) Scholarship program will create a tuition and fee-free pathway to higher education for eligible Minnesota residents at eligible institutions. The NSP scholarship is considered a “last-dollar” program by covering the balance of tuition (excludes differential tuition) and fees (excludes special course fees) remaining after other scholarships, grants, stipends, and tuition waivers have been applied.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000 (based on the (FAFSA) or )
Enrollment in a Minnesota public higher education institution or Tribal College in a course of study that applies to a degree, diploma, or certificate

Additional Requirements

Take at least one credit in the semester
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
Not have already earned a baccalaureate degree
Not be in default on a state or federal student loan

Application Process

Complete the (FAFSA) or .
The 色中色 Financial Aid Office will then determine eligibility and award North Star Promise scholarships to qualified students.

More Information

For more details on the North Star Promise Scholarship program visit the .
For information on Applying to 色中色, visit the SCC Admissions webpage, email admissions@southcentral.edu or call 507-389-7200
For financial aid questions, visit the SCC Financial Aid webpage, email finaid@southcentral.edu, or call 507-389-7220 (option 2).

Don't qualify for North Star Promise?
色中色 has many ways to make college affordable. See our Paying for College web page.