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Legacy Tuition and Scholarships

Families who have made Minnesota State Mankato a family tradition are eligible for legacy in-state tuition and alumni legacy scholarships.

Legacy In-State Tuition Scholarship

Children of Minnesota State Mankato alumni will be offered in-state tuition to attend the University, no matter where they live.

The new legacy tuition policy, which mimics programs already offered at other institutions across the country, effectively eliminates any financial disincentives for children of alumni who might want to attend Minnesota State Mankato.

If one or both of a student's parents, step-parents or adopted parents graduated from Minnesota State Mankato, the student is eligible to pay in-state tuition rates. This does not include students in reciprocity states of North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin or students in programs with one tuition rate for all students regardless of residency.

Apply for Legacy In-State Tuition Scholarship


Alumni Legacy Scholarship

The Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association proudly offers the Alumni Legacy Scholarship to honor families who’ve made the University part of their tradition. This competitive scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students whose parent or grandparent is a Minnesota State Mankato graduate.

Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered, applicants must:

  • Have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Minnesota State Mankato
  • Be entering their sophomore year at the time of application
  • Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Demonstrate active involvement on campus and in the community

This is a competitive scholarship—awards are not automatic and are based on the strength of the application.

Apply for Alumni Legacy Scholarship