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Statutes, Rules & Policies
As an executive branch agency, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education's programs are created and funded by the Governor and the Minnesota Legislature.
Statutes
The Office of Higher Education statutory authority is derived from Minnesota Statutes Chapter 136A and Chapter 141.
Rules
Administrative rules are general statements adopted by the Office of Higher Education to make the programs it administers more specific. Administrative rules have the force and effect of law.
The Office of Higher Education uses these rules to administer its programs:
- Child Care Grant
- Licensure of private career schools
- Degree-granting institutional registration
- Public Safety Officer's Survivor Grant
- SELF Loan
- State Grant
- Work Study
Policies
2012-2014 OHE Affirmative Action Plan

