Office of Higher Education appropriation for emergency grants to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities students

This bill appropriates $5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Office of Higher Education. The funds provide direct emergency grants to students at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to cover immediate needs like housing, food, and transportation that could disrupt their studies. The grants must not negatively impact students' existing financial aid. The bill specifically targets students facing urgent hardships during their academic terms or programs.