Minnesota - Wisconsin Application For Reciprocity Benefits

GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Minnesota-Wisconsin Tuition Reciprocity Program

2015-2016 Academic Year (Fall 2015 – Summer 2016)

To avoid delay, applications must be mailed directly to the appropriate state agency BY THE APPLICANT

The applications must be completed in INK or TYPED

APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM IS THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE INDIVIDUAL

HOW TO APPLY: Complete this application IN FULL and sign the certification. Mail the completed application DIRECTLY to the higher education agency

located in your state of residence. Addresses for these agencies are listed below. (NOTE: Minnesota residents can avoid a paper application and apply for

reciprocity benefits on-line at: ) (NOTE: Wisconsin residents can avoid a paper application by applying online at:

)

Reciprocity recipients who earned credits during the 2014-2015 academic year will automatically have benefits renewed for the 2015-2016 academic year at the

institution(s) reporting credits for the student during the 2014-2015 academic year. Therefore, these students do NOT need to complete a reciprocity application for

the 2015-2016 academic year. If your current institution has not received notification of your renewal status by November 1, 2015, please contact the administering

agency in your state of residence.

DEADLINE: The application deadline is the last day of classes at the institution attended for the term benefits are requested. Applications will not be processed

retroactively. If you wish to receive reciprocity benefits for the entire academic year, your application must be correctly completed and postmarked by the last day

of scheduled classes for fall term at the institution you are attending. If you would like confirmation that your application was mailed by the deadline, it is suggested

you mail the application by certified mail with a return receipt requested from the post office.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE: The Minnesota-Wisconsin Tuition Reciprocity Program improves the postsecondary educational advantages for residents of Minnesota and

Wisconsin through greater availability and accessibility of postsecondary opportunities. Under the reciprocity program, any student who is enrolled in an eligible

program and meets residency requirements at a public university in Wisconsin may attend a Minnesota public institution on a space available basis and pay the

established reciprocity tuition charges for course work that is located in Minnesota. Similarly, any student who is enrolled in an eligible program and meets

residency requirements in Minnesota may attend a Wisconsin public institution on a space available basis and pay the established reciprocity tuition charges for

course work that is located in Wisconsin. Professional students enrolling in a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Sciences, or Doctor of Veterinary

Medicine program at a public institution in either state will NOT be eligible for reciprocity benefits, since those programs are not covered by the tuition

reciprocity agreement.

ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS:

UW-River Falls

Fond Du Lac CC

North Hennepin CC

Metropolitan State University

Wisconsin

UW-Madison

UW-Stevens Point

Hibbing CC & TC

Northland CC & TC

St. Cloud State University

UW-Milwaukee

UW-Stout

Inver Hills CC

Rainy River CC

Southwest MN State University

UW-Green Bay

UW-Superior

Itasca CC

Ridgewater College

Winona State University

UW-Parkside

UW-Whitewater

Lake Superior College

Riverland CC & TC

University of MN-Twin Cities

UW-Colleges

Mesabi Range CC & TC

Rochester CC & TC

University of MN-Crookston

UW-Eau Claire

Minnesota

Minneapolis CC & TC

Vermilion CC

University of MN-Duluth

UW-LaCrosse

Anoka-Ramsey CC

Minnesota State CC & TC

Bemidji State University

University of MN-Morris

UW-Oshkosh

Central Lakes College

Minnesota West CC & TC

MN State University, Mankato

UW-Platteville

Century College

Normandale CC

MN State University Moorhead

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: You will receive the results of your application within six weeks after you have applied. If you do not receive results

within six weeks, you should assume your application has not been received and apply again.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION: Application to the Minnesota-Wisconsin Reciprocity Program does not constitute application for admission to an

educational institution. Regardless of your eligibility for tuition reciprocity, you must still apply and qualify for admission to the school of your choice, following

the procedures required by that institution.

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES: The Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (WHEAB) will determine the residency and eligibility status of Wisconsin

applicants enrolled in Minnesota public institutions and will certify to the Minnesota public institutions that the students are eligible to pay the established

reciprocity tuition charges. Similarly, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) will determine the residency and eligibility status of Minnesota applicants

attending Wisconsin public institutions and will certify to the Wisconsin public institutions that the students are eligible to pay the established reciprocity tuition

charges.

MINNESOTA RESIDENTS – Return application to:

WISCONSIN RESIDENTS – Return application to:

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

Reciprocity Program

1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350

P.O. Box 7885

St. Paul, Minnesota 55108-5227

Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7885

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Notice to Applicants-Section 7(b) of the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (5U.S.C.552a) requires that when any federal, state, or local government agency asks you to disclose

your Social Security Account Number you must be advised whether that disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, by what statutory or other authority the number is solicited, and

what uses will be made of it. Accordingly, you are being advised that disclosure of your social security number is voluntary.

The Social Security number will be used to verify your identity, and as an identifier of your file in order to record necessary data accurately. As an identifier, the Social

Security number is used in the Tuition Reciprocity Program for such purposes as processing the application form, program evaluation and reporting, and notification of

program eligibility to institutions.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes. Sec. 13.04, Subd. 2 (2006), you are hereby informed that the information supplied in this application may be used as follows: (1) in the

processing and verification of the data supplied to determine your eligibility for this program; (2) for compilation and analysis of summary data relative to this program; and

(3) for dissemination of the information to the school. You are not required to provide the information supplied in this application. Failure to submit requested data may

prevent further processing of this application. This information supplied in this application may be shared with other public and private individuals and entities in order to use

the information for the purposes specified above.

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or

activities. This document can be made available in an alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling (651) 642-0567 or 800-657-3866.