Page 11 - Freshman and INTL Student Guide

COMMITMENT TO
STUDENT SUCCESS
Graduating in four years is important—it lowers your costs and gets you a degree sooner. The University of Minnesota’s commitment to student success and four year graduation is gaining attention. High retention rates, low debt burden, and high graduate salaries earned us Forbes magazine’s “rising star college” title.
Any credits you take over the 13-credit threshold are free of charge, so you can take a variety of courses without worrying about extra tuition costs (Students take 15-16 credits each semester to graduate on time.)
MINNESOTA DREAM ACT
Minnesota residents eligible for the Minnesota Dream
Act pay in-state tuition rates at the U of M, and are also considered for state financial aid and U of M scholarships. To learn more about the Minnesota Dream Act (also known as the Minnesota Prosperity Act), please visit z.umn.edu/MNDream or contact the Office of Admissions at 612-625-2008 or 1-800-752-1000.
ACADEMIC
SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities has a number of merit-based scholarships that are awarded to recognize outstanding academic achievements. A complete listing of freshman merit scholarships can be found at z.umn.edu/AcademicScholarships.
There is no separate application for most scholarships. Admitted freshmen are considered for scholarships based on their application for admission. Scholarships are very competitive. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of March 2024.
Information for international students can be found next to the globe icon.
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INTERNATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarships are available for international students. International students studying on the
F-1 visa in the United States do not qualify for U.S. or Minnesota state financial aid programs. For information on eligibility, visit z.umn.edu/INTLScholarship.