Hi, everyone! I'm from Wisconsin and I'm interested in finding colleges in neighboring states that have reciprocity agreements with Wisconsin. Does anyone know which colleges participate in these agreements? Any help would be great!
Hello! It's great that you're considering reciprocity agreements as part of your college search. Wisconsin has a few different reciprocity agreements with neighboring states, which can help you access affordable college education and expanded opportunities. I'll break these down for you by state.
1. Minnesota: The Minnesota-Wisconsin Reciprocity Agreement enables Wisconsin residents to attend public universities and colleges in Minnesota at in-state tuition rates. This agreement covers all campuses of the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. For more details, you can check out the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board website.
2. Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, and North Dakota: Wisconsin is part of the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP), which is a regional tuition reciprocity program that includes these states. Participating colleges in these states offer tuition discounts to students from Wisconsin. Note, however, that not all public colleges or universities in these states participate in MSEP. To find the list of participating colleges, you can visit the MSEP website.
Make sure you check which specific schools in these states participate in the reciprocity programs, as each school may have its own process and criteria for eligibility. You should also confirm tuition rates and other financial details with the colleges you're interested in, as they may be subject to change.
Best of luck with your college search!
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