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High school seniors across Minnesota just locked in their plans for higher education next year on College Decision Day, May 1. Thousands of those students will have the opportunity for free tuition at Minnesota state and tribal colleges through the state program called North Star Promise. Students with yearly family incomes less than $80,000 are applying now for the third year of the program. It’s made to help them access an education that may not have been financially feasible before.  

The program is believed to be a factor in boosting enrollment at Minnesota state schools, who have seen the largest single-year enrollment increase since 2010. 

Meghan Flores, the director of state financial aid programs, spoke to Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about how the program has grown over the last three years. 

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May 1 was college decision day and thousands of Minnesotans were able to chose a school to go to tuition-free. That’s thanks to the North Star Promise program, which supports low-income families in getting a higher education. 

In its third year, North Star Promise helping Minnesotans obtain free college and boost enrollment

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In its 3rd year, North Star Promise helping Minnesotans obtain free college and boost enrollment

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