Minnesota Independence College and Community grant appropriation for student scholarships and other specified purposes

SF 3052 appropriates $3 million for fiscal year 2026 and $3 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide grants to Minnesota Independence College and Community. The funds will support need-based student scholarships, tuition reductions, institutional support, and program expansion for resident students enrolled at the college. Eligibility is restricted to students meeting Minnesota's definition of residency under state law. The appropriation is directed through the Office of Higher Education to the college for these specific educational purposes.