Tuition Reciprocity

 

What's the Application Process? 

First, apply for admission to the participating reciprocity college or university. You do not have to apply for reciprocity at the same time.

Second, complete the online Tuition Reciprocity application below that corresponds to the academic year you plan to be enrolled. It is NOT necessary to complete a FAFSA or MN Dream Act application to be considered for Tuition Reciprocity.

Apply Online Now:

• 2025-2026 Tuition Reciprocity Application (Available 2-1-2025) Students with a Social Security Number must use this link to apply
   
• 2025-2026 Tuition Reciprocity Application for Students without a Social Security Number (Available 2-1-2025)

• Creating a MN Aid Student Portal User Name/Password and Applying for Tuition Reciprocity

• 2024-2025 Tuition Reciprocity Application 

New applications are available each spring for the following academic year. Your best insurance for receiving the reciprocity tuition price at the time of registration is to apply during the spring or summer before classes start in the fall.

If you want to be approved for reciprocity for the entire academic year, you must apply online by December 31st. Applications filed after December 31st will be processed only for the remaining terms in the academic year.

Which Application Do I Complete if I Want Reciprocity Benefits for the Summer Term?

The summer term is treated as the last term of each academic year. For example, if you wanted reciprocity benefits for the 2024 summer term, you would complete the reciprocity application for the 2023-2024 academic year which started with the 2023 fall term and goes through the end of summer term 2024.

Do I Need to Reapply Each Year?

Your reciprocity benefits will be automatically renewed each year if you earned credits in the current academic year from the same school. You will need to reapply only if you are not enrolled for an academic year and then decide to re-enroll. In certain cases, your reciprocity benefits will not be renewed if the Minnesota Office of Higher Education determines you are no longer a Minnesota resident.

Residents of other reciprocity states should contact one of the following agencies:

Universities of Wisconsin Support Office
Tel: 1-800-442-6459
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (cst) Monday-Friday
Email: reciprocity@wisconsin.edu

North Dakota University System
State Capitol Building
Judicial Wing 1st Floor, Room 103
600 E Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 21
Bismarck, ND 58505-0602
Tel: (701) 328-2964
E-mail: ndfinaid@ndus.edu

North Dakota Board for Career and Technical Education
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept 270
Bismarck, ND 58505
Tel: (701) 328-2288
E-mail: cte@state.nd.us