Office of Higher Education funding provided for emergency grants to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities students, and money appropriated.

HF 2572 allocates $5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide emergency grants to students at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. The bill directly affects students facing urgent financial hardships, such as emergency housing, food insecurity, or transportation costs that threaten their ability to complete a term or program. Grants must be awarded directly to students to address these immediate needs, with a requirement that institutions minimize any negative impact on existing financial aid. This funding creates a structured program for emergency student support within the state's higher education system.