Minnesota became the latest state Wednesday to face a lawsuit from the Trump administration seeking to force it to give its high school graduates who entered the U.S. illegally as immigrants the same lower tuition rates reserved for in-state citizens. The U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit also seeks to strike down a law that allows the same immigrant students to receive scholarships…
Rep. Ben Koppelman, R-West Fargo, speaks on the House floor on Jan. 24, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A bill that earmarks state money for tuition at private schools passed the North Dakota House on Thursday, while two other similar bills failed. House Bill 1540, sponsored by Rep. Ben Koppelman, R-West Fargo, would use money…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After reporting a big boost in new student enrollment this fall, Concordia College has announced it is extending its Concordia Promise program. It covers full tuition for new students from any state who report an adjusted gross income of under $90,000 on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. It is renewable for up to…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State College and University system will freeze tuition next school year for most undergraduates. It was approved by state lawmakers, who did allow exceptions for programs with costs that “have increased due to extraordinary circumstances.” Among those five programs are some construction management courses at Minnesota State University-Moorhead and a computer network administration class…
MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – The new program which will start the fall of 2024 will allow for students whose family has an Adjusted Gross Income below 90,000$ to have their full tuition covered. “Sometimes families are surprised even if they’re a little bit beyond that 90,000 income threshold how affordable Concordia can be because of the scholarships and financial aid…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Fargo’s Amazon facility is getting ready to begin fulfilling orders. With the construction of the new facility complete, orders will soon be ready to be boxed up and shipped to their destinations. “We’re receiving our first item on September 19th. So, that’s when the building will open. We’ll have people in the building and start trying to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia College announces lower tuition starting fall 2021 and a new change to its academic structure. Tuition at Concordia College will be reduced more than 35% starting in fall 2021. “The price for annual tuition will be $27,500 dollars. $15,000 dollars less than it is now,” said the President of Concordia College William Craft. Additional tuition expenses…
MOORHEAD, Minn.–Minnesota State University Moorhead will freeze undergraduate tuition for the fall semester. The Minnesota State Board of Trustees voted to freeze tuition on Wednesday in order to remain committed to Minnesota State’s affordability and encourage students to continue their education despite the COVID-19 pandemic. MSUM President Anne Blackhurst said, “We are eager to welcome our students back to campus…
FARGO, N.D. — For both large companies and small businesses, finding qualified employees has been difficult in the F–M area. One major company is helping its part–time employees earn college degrees. UPS is expanding its tuition reimbursement program into the eastern half of North Dakota. “Up until now, we’ve been holding our own, but it’s still very hard to find…
NORTH DAKOTA — Some students in North Dakota will see a rise in college tuition. Undergraduates at the 11 state college campuses can expect to pay four percent more. Tuition at the UND Law School is going up by nine percent. Students at NDSU’s Pharmacy school will see a rise of five percent. The chair of the State Board…
