Certain North Star Promise scholarship program eligibility requirements modifications and North Star Promise scholarships funding amounts modifications

This bill modifies the North Star Promise scholarship program in Minnesota by adjusting income eligibility requirements and funding allocations. It raises the family income limit to $80,000 for students attending four-year universities and community colleges, while removing the income cap entirely for students at state colleges and Tribal colleges. The legislation also redefines how "gift aid" is calculated to include various forms of financial assistance, and transfers $2.5 million each in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support spinal cord and traumatic brain injury grants, plus $3.132 million for dual training programs in transportation and child care industries. These changes take effect starting with the fall 2026 academic term.