North Dakota public colleges and universities participate in tuition reciprocity and exchange programs to help lower the amount of tuition that non-resident students typically pay. NDUS institutions participate in reciprocity with Minnesota, and also in student exchange programs through the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC), and WICHE.
Under the North Dakota-Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity Program, if space is available and the program of study is approved under the reciprocity agreement, a Minnesota resident may attend a North Dakota public institution and pay the established reciprocity fee. Similarly, a North Dakota resident may attend a Minnesota public institution and pay the established reciprocity fee.
An application is required and application deadlines apply to receive the benefit of reciprocity. Students may apply to the North Dakota-Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity Program using the link below. If you are not able to complete the application online or if you have questions about North Dakota-Minnesota application or process, please contact the North Dakota University System Reciprocity Processor or call 701-328-2964.
ND-MN Tuition Reciprocity application — The 2024-25 reciprocity application (fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025) is now available!
The ND-MN reciprocity application is above. If you are asked to provide additional supporting documentation, the NDUS Application for Resident Student Status will be required. Do not complete the Application for Resident Student Status if you are seeking reciprocity with a Minnesota school. When asked, download the form and return it to NDUS either by mail or through the NDUS secure drop box (preferred).
Students from participating Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) states pay no more than 150 percent of in-state resident tuition to attend participating colleges and universities in select Midwestern states. This student exchange program is referred to as the Midwestern Student Exchange Program (MSEP). Contact the college you are attending to find out more about this student exchange program.
WICHE is the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. WICHE’s student exchange programs provide access for students by lowering tuition costs for out-of-state students at participating colleges and universities in select western states and territories. Student exchange programs include undergraduate, graduate and a select few professional programs of study.
