What Is Reciprocity?
Reciprocity is the agreement that Minnesota has with neighboring states to provide lower tuition for attending public colleges and universities in those states. Minnesota has reciprocity agreements with Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Are Part-Time Students Covered in the Agreements? The programs with Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota cover virtually all students - full-time, part-time, undergraduate, graduate, and professional.

Who's Eligible for Tuition Reciprocity Benefits?
If you're a Minnesota resident, you're eligible for reciprocity benefits if you attend any Wisconsin technical college, or any two- or four-year public college or university in Wisconsin. If you're a Wisconsin resident, you're eligible if you attend any Minnesota public institution.

Is There Anyone Who Isn't Eligible?
Wisconsin students who are enrolled in the College of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or Dentistry at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities or Duluth, and Minnesota residents enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison or Milwaukee medical schools are NOT eligible for tuition reciprocity.

What Rate Do You Pay?
Minnesota undergraduate students attending participating Wisconsin schools pay tuition that's comparable to what's charged at a similar Minnesota school. The reverse also holds true. If you're an undergraduate student from Minnesota and attending The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, your tuition will be the same as if you were attending a Minnesota State University.

How do I apply for Reciprocity?
You can apply for reciprocity online.

You should apply as soon as you know that you will be attending UW-River Falls. That's the best insurance for receiving the reciprocity tuition price at the time of registration.

You can apply until the final day of scheduled classes each term. If you want to be in the reciprocity program for the entire year, you must apply electronically by the last day of scheduled classes for the fall (or first semester) term. Applications filed electronically after the last day of a term will be processed for the next term.

Where Can I Get Reciprocity Applications?
Paper applications are available at high schools throughout the state and participating reciprocity schools.