Financing Your Education Reciprocity
Billing and payment
Residents of Manitoba, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin may be eligible for reciprocity tuition rates. Reciprocity is not automatic, and applications are managed through your home state. You can find information regarding your state’s reciprocity application using the links at z.umn.edu/recip. Please note that if you participate in off-campus study, study abroad, or take time off for an academic year or more, you must reapply for reciprocity.
You will receive a notice in your University email account when your billing statement is available online. The University’s official online billing and payment system allows you to pay with your checking or savings account or with a valid credit card. It’s important that you pay your Student Account in full each semester, or you may not be able to register for the next semester. For complete information on all payment options, go to z.umn.edu/payment.
Paying for school: Your Student Account Your University Student Account helps you manage billing and payment of tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and certain other campus charges. When you register, cancel, or add courses, a charge or credit is posted to your account. View your account at the “Student Account” quick link: onestop.umn.edu.
Parent/guest access to your Student Account You may grant access to view your student record to your parents and others. Your parent or guest will be able to speak with a One Stop counselor about your financial aid and view your financial aid, registration, holds, grades, and bills. They will also be able to make payments on your behalf. Your parent or guest can complete their part of the authorization process online. Parent/guest access quick link: z.umn.edu/parentguestaccess
MN DREAM ACT—UNDOCUMENTED MN STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OPTION The Minnesota Dream Act, which is also known as The Prosperity Act, was passed into Minnesota law in May 2013 and then adopted as an official University of Minnesota policy in July 2013 by Board of Regents resolution. Under this new law and policy, undocumented Minnesota high school graduates meeting certain criteria can benefit in these ways: • In-state resident tuition rates for undergraduate and graduate students at public colleges and universities, including all University of Minnesota campuses*, regardless of immigration status. • State financial aid available to students who meet state residency requirements, regardless of immigration status. • Privately funded financial aid through public colleges and universities, including aid from the University of Minnesota, regardless of immigration status. Please visit dream.umn.edu for more information, application, and eligibility requirements.
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