Certain higher education state grant modifications and tuition and fees maximum for certain students created

SF 208 amends Minnesota's higher education grant law to establish a tuition and fees maximum for certain students. It sets the tuition cap for four-year programs at the highest rate charged by public Minnesota state universities for students who were enrolled in 2025-2026 or earlier, applying from 2027 through 2032. This directly affects undergraduate students who previously attended eligible institutions, capping their tuition costs at the highest public university rate each year. The bill clarifies that "fees" include mandatory charges but exclude optional or student-owned materials. The change takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year.