Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 136A — Higher Education
Section 136A.15 — Definitions.

Subdivision 1. Scope. For purposes of sections 136A.15 to 136A.1702, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 2. MS 2018 [Repealed, 2019 c 64 art 2 s 45]
Subd. 3. [Repealed, 2014 c 149 s 75]
Subd. 4. [Repealed, 2014 c 149 s 75]
Subd. 5. [Repealed, 2014 c 149 s 75]
Subd. 6. Eligible institution. "Eligible institution" means an institution that meets the eligibility requirements under section 136A.155.
Subd. 7. MS 2018 [Repealed, 2019 c 64 art 2 s 45]
Subd. 8. Eligible student. "Eligible student" means a student who is officially registered or accepted for enrollment at an eligible institution in Minnesota or a Minnesota resident who is officially registered as a student or accepted for enrollment at an eligible institution in another state. Non-Minnesota residents are eligible students if they are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a minimum of one course of at least 30 days in length during the academic year that requires physical attendance at an eligible institution located in Minnesota. Non-Minnesota resident students enrolled exclusively during the academic year in correspondence courses or courses offered over the Internet are not eligible students. Non-Minnesota resident students not physically attending classes in Minnesota due to enrollment in a study abroad program for 12 months or less are eligible students. Non-Minnesota residents enrolled in study abroad programs exceeding 12 months are not eligible students. An eligible student, for section 136A.1701, means a student who gives informed consent authorizing the disclosure of data specified in section 136A.162, paragraph (c), to a consumer credit reporting agency.
Subd. 9. Minnesota resident. "Minnesota resident" means a student who meets one of the following conditions:
(1) a student who has resided in Minnesota for purposes other than postsecondary education for at least 12 months without being enrolled at a postsecondary educational institution for more than five credits in any term;
(2) a dependent student whose parent or legal guardian resides in Minnesota at the time the student applies;
(3) a student who graduated from a Minnesota high school, if the student was a resident of Minnesota during the student's period of attendance at the Minnesota high school and the student is physically attending a Minnesota postsecondary educational institution; or
(4) a student who, after residing in the state for a minimum of one year, earned a high school equivalency certificate in Minnesota.
1967 c 615 s 1; 1967 c 894 s 2; 1973 c 605 s 3,4; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1981 c 300 s 2; 1983 c 258 s 46; 1Sp1985 c 11 s 47; 1989 c 293 s 33-35; 1990 c 591 art 6 s 5; 1994 c 532 art 2 s 10; 1995 c 212 art 3 s 32,33,59; 2005 c 107 art 2 s 60; 2006 c 282 art 8 s 4; 2007 c 144 art 2 s 25,26; 2010 c 364 s 12; 2013 c 99 art 2 s 29; 2014 c 149 s 23; 2019 c 64 art 2 s 10

Structure Minnesota Statutes

Minnesota Statutes

Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education

Chapter 136A — Higher Education

Section 136A.002 — Definitions.

Section 136A.01 — Office Of Higher Education.

Section 136A.03 — Executive Officers; Employees.

Section 136A.031 — Student Advisory Council.

Section 136A.032 — Community And Commissioner Participation In Postsecondary Education Of American Indians.

Section 136A.0411 — Collecting Fees.

Section 136A.0412 — Acceptance Of Private Funds; Appropriation.

Section 136A.05 — Cooperation Of Institutions Of Higher Education.

Section 136A.051 — Student Records And Data.

Section 136A.055 — Developmental Education Reporting.

Section 136A.057 — Student Transfer Reporting.

Section 136A.06 — Federal Funds.

Section 136A.08 — Reciprocal Agreements Relating To Nonresident Tuition With Other States Or Provinces.

Section 136A.091 — Summer Academic Enrichment Program.

Section 136A.095 — Grants-in-aid; Purpose.

Section 136A.096 — Financial Aid Goals.

Section 136A.101 — Definitions.

Section 136A.103 — Institution Eligibility Requirements.

Section 136A.1201 — Minnesota Promise.

Section 136A.121 — State Grant Program.

Section 136A.1215 — Grants For Students With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities.

Section 136A.123 — Mn Reconnect Program.

Section 136A.1241 — Fostering Independence Higher Education Grants.

Section 136A.125 — Child Care Grants.

Section 136A.126 — Indian Scholarships.

Section 136A.1274 — Underrepresented Student Teacher Grants.

Section 136A.1275 — Student Teacher Grants In Shortage Areas.

Section 136A.1276 — Alternative Teacher Preparation Grant Program.

Section 136A.131 — Accounting And Records.

Section 136A.1311 — Cash Flow.

Section 136A.1312 — Financial Aid Administrator, Professional Judgment.

Section 136A.1313 — Financial Aid Audits.

Section 136A.15 — Definitions.

Section 136A.155 — Additional Institution Eligibility Requirements.

Section 136A.16 — Powers And Duties Of Office.

Section 136A.162 — Classification Of Data.

Section 136A.1701 — Supplemental And Additional Loans.

Section 136A.1702 — Legislative Oversight.

Section 136A.1704 — Student Loan Refinancing.

Section 136A.171 — Revenue Bonds; Issuance; Proceeds.

Section 136A.172 — Negotiable Notes; Issuance; Conditions.

Section 136A.173 — Negotiability; Bond Anticipation Notes; Payment; Conditions.

Section 136A.174 — Security For Bonds.

Section 136A.175 — Refunding Revenue Bonds; Proceeds; Investments.

Section 136A.176 — Bonds Not State Obligations.

Section 136A.177 — Rights Of Bondholders.

Section 136A.178 — Legal Investments; Authorized Securities.

Section 136A.1785 — Loan Capital Fund.

Section 136A.1787 — Self Loan Revenue Bonds Annual Certificate Of Need.

Section 136A.1788 — Student Loan Debt Counseling.

Section 136A.1789 — Aviation Degree Loan Forgiveness Program.

Section 136A.1791 — Teacher Shortage Loan Repayment Program.

Section 136A.1792 — Promotion Of Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs.

Section 136A.1793 — Promotion Of Teacher Loan Forgiveness Programs.

Section 136A.1794 — Agricultural Education Loan Forgiveness Program.

Section 136A.1795 — Large Animal Veterinarian Loan Forgiveness Program.

Section 136A.1796 — Tribal College Supplemental Grant Assistance.

Section 136A.18 — Legislative Finding, Declaration, And Directive.

Section 136A.23 — Trustees Of Incorporated Colleges May Prescribe Course Of Study; Annual Report.

Section 136A.231 — Education; Postsecondary Students; Work-study Programs.

Section 136A.232 — Administration; Agreements With Educational Facilities.

Section 136A.233 — Work-study Grants.

Section 136A.246 — Dual Training Competency Grants.

Section 136A.25 — Creation.

Section 136A.26 — Memberships; Officers; Compensation; Removal.

Section 136A.27 — Policy.

Section 136A.28 — Definitions.

Section 136A.29 — Powers; Duties.

Section 136A.30 — Source Of Payment Of Expenses.

Section 136A.31 — Notes Of The Authority.

Section 136A.32 — Bonds Of The Authority.

Section 136A.33 — Trust Agreement.

Section 136A.34 — Revenue Refunding Bonds.

Section 136A.35 — Bonds Are Not State Obligation.

Section 136A.36 — Revenues.

Section 136A.37 — Remedies Of Bondholders And Trustees.

Section 136A.38 — Bonds Eligible For Investment.

Section 136A.39 — Exemption From Taxes And Other Restrictions.

Section 136A.40 — Administration.

Section 136A.41 — Conflict Of Interest.

Section 136A.42 — Annual Report.

Section 136A.61 — Policy.

Section 136A.615 — Citation.

Section 136A.62 — Definitions.

Section 136A.63 — Registration.

Section 136A.64 — Information Required For Registration.

Section 136A.645 — School Closure.

Section 136A.646 — Additional Security.

Section 136A.65 — Approval Of Degrees And Name.

Section 136A.653 — Exemptions.

Section 136A.657 — Exemption; Religious Schools.

Section 136A.658 — Exemption; State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Schools.

Section 136A.66 — List Of Registered Institutions.

Section 136A.67 — Registration Representations.

Section 136A.672 — Student Complaints.

Section 136A.675 — Risk Analysis.

Section 136A.68 — Records.

Section 136A.685 — Private Institutions; Adjudication Of Fraud Or Misrepresentation.

Section 136A.69 — Fees.

Section 136A.705 — Penalty.

Section 136A.71 — Injunction.

Section 136A.82 — Citation.

Section 136A.821 — Definitions.

Section 136A.822 — Licensure.

Section 136A.8225 — School Closure.

Section 136A.823 — License Renewal.

Section 136A.824 — Fees.

Section 136A.825 — Permits For Solicitors.

Section 136A.826 — Information To Students.

Section 136A.827 — Refunds.

Section 136A.828 — Prohibitions.

Section 136A.829 — Revocation Of License Or Permit.

Section 136A.8295 — Student Complaints.

Section 136A.83 — Inspection.

Section 136A.831 — Injunction.

Section 136A.832 — Penalty.

Section 136A.833 — Exemptions.

Section 136A.834 — Exemption; Religious Schools.

Section 136A.861 — Intervention For College Attendance Program Grants.

Section 136A.87 — Planning Information For Postsecondary Education.

Section 136A.901 — Spinal Cord Injury And Traumatic Brain Injury Research Grant Program.

Section 136A.902 — Spinal Cord And Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council.

Section 136A.91 — Concurrent Enrollment Grants.