Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity

1. A student who was enrolled, received reciprocity, and earned credits during any term of the academic year will automatically have benefits renewed for the following term at the same institution.
2. Any student who is enrolling and has taken a break in semesters or is a transfer student, must complete a new reciprocity participation application.
3. Returning students who have previously filed for tuition reciprocity but have not enrolled in a course or earned credit at NDSU during the past academic year need to re-file for reciprocity through the state of Minnesota.

Please note: Until reciprocity is granted, students are required to pay the Contiguous tuition rate, which is higher than the MN Resident rate. The Minnesota Reciprocity tuition rate is granted only to students that have received prior approval from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education or who enroll at NDSU for the 2025-2026 academic year and graduated from a MN high school less than twelve months previously. If eligible, the MN reciprocity rate will be applied for the current term and concurrent future terms.

Can I change my residency?

Students wishing to change their residency status will log into Campus Connection and click on the "NDSU eForms" tile to access the Application for Resident Status. Click on "Resident Student Status Form" on the left side of the page. Students should monitor their NDSU email for any communication about the completion of the form.  Please note that updating your permanent/home/mailing address in Campus Connection does not result in a residency change; the eForm is required.

Can I change a previous tuition rate?

NDSU will not change previous term tuition rates. Adjustments in tuition rates will only be made for the current term; no previous terms will be adjusted.

Where can I view my current tuition rate?

We recommend that you verify your tuition rate at the beginning of each term so that any corrections can be made promptly. Log in to Campus Connection, select the Financial Account tile, click Account Summary, select your Institution and Account Term. Tuition Rate Type will display under Charges.

Who do I contact if I have questions about my Minnesota reciprocity application?

Contact the Minnesota Office of Higher Education at 651.642.0567 or 800.657.3866 or info.ohe@state.mn.us

Which Application Do I Complete if I Want Reciprocity Benefits for the Summer Term?

The summer term is treated as the last term of each academic year. For example, if you wanted reciprocity benefits for the 2024 summer term, you would complete the reciprocity application for the 2023-2024 academic year which started with the 2023 fall term and goes through the end of summer term 2024.

To be certified for Minnesota Reciprocity at NDSU, Minnesota students must complete the following:

1. File an NDSU admission application (Office of Admission, Graduate School)
2. File a reciprocity participation application with Minnesota:
   • Summer 2025 – Complete the 2024-2025 Online Tuition Reciprocity Application.
     • Send a screenshot of your confirmation screen to ndsu.registrar@ndsu.edu so your student account may be updated.
     • Review your student account in Campus Connection to confirm that your tuition rate was updated.
   • Fall 2025 (and later) – Complete the 2025-2026 Tuition Reciprocity Application located at MNAid.
     • Save the confirmation email received from aid@mnaid.minnesota.gov or mnaid@nelnet.net.
     • Review your student account in Campus Connection to confirm that your tuition rate was updated (allow approximately 3-4 weeks for processing).