Minnesota conforms to the federal law with regard to the taxation of forgiven student loans, meaning that discharged debt that is subject to federal taxes is also subject to state taxes.
Who is eligible for a state grant? Undergraduate students are eligible for a state grant if they are Minnesota residents who are high school graduates or age 17 or older and able to meet admission requirements of a participating postsecondary institution.
Minnesota allows a state income tax subtraction (deduction) for K-12 education-related expenses. The subtraction allows up to $2,500 to be subtracted for each dependent in grades 7-12 and up to $1,625 for each dependent in grades K-6.
Minnesota's subtraction for 529 account contributions Minnesota offers a subtraction of up to $1,500 ($3,000 for married joint filers) of contributions to any state's section 529 college savings plan or prepaid tuition plan.
To receive the full amount of the State Grant, the applicant must be a full-time student (registered for at least 15 credits per term).
To be considered for this grant, you must be a Minnesota resident pursuing your first undergraduate certificate or degree. More information on the Minnesota State Grant is available on the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website.