North Star Promise scholarships recipients in-state residency and work requirement imposition provision

SF 2528 requires North Star Promise scholarship recipients in Minnesota to live and work in the state for three years after completing their degree or certificate program (starting within six months of graduation). If they fail to meet this requirement, their scholarship converts to a repayable student loan for the full amount plus interest. The bill applies to students receiving scholarships awarded for fall 2026 and later, directly affecting low-income Minnesota residents pursuing postsecondary education through this program. Limited waivers exist if recipients haven't completed their program, aren't enrolled in college, or face extreme hardship.