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Minnesota students

Under the Manitoba-Minnesota Reciprocity Agreement, any student who is a resident of the state of Minnesota, as defined by the University of Manitoba, is granted reciprocity fee status following application, submission of required documentation, and confirmation by the Registrar's Office. 

Application Deadlines

Minnesota Reciprocity Application Deadlines

  • Fall Term 2026 courses deadline
  • Winter Term 2027 courses deadline

You must be admitted to the university to submit this application. Incomplete applications will be destroyed. After a successful application, a Minnesota reciprocity student pays the same tuition rate as a Canadian Citizen.

You must apply annually, every Fall Term for your Minnesota reciprocity status as the documentation is valid for one academic year.

Applying for Reciprocity Status

Minnesota residents

  • Apply for admission to the University of Manitoba. On the application form, you will identify yourself as an international applicant. Along with your application, you will be asked to submit required documents like official transcripts.
  • Once you have accepted your offer of admission, you will receive an email to submit your Minnesota Reciprocity documentation.
  • Locate and select the Minnesota Reciprocity Card within Aurora.
  • Fill out the online form.
  • Upload the required documents.
  • Submit form. 

All documentation must be received by the end of the revision period of each term. Additionally, Minnesota Reciprocity applications must be resubmitted annually to the Registrar’s Office through your Aurora account.

Conduct a final review of your student information in Aurora to confirm its accuracy. 

Submissions will be accepted via email, ensure you redact your SSN on your most recent Minnesota tax return.

International health insurance fees will still be assessed to Minnesota Students.

Manitoba residents

If you would like to take advantage of this agreement, you should inquire with the Minnesota institution where you plan to enroll.  Indicate that you wish to obtain the reciprocal tuition rate and be prepared to provide proof of Manitoba residency. Each institution may have its own application procedure.

Required documentation

To be eligible for Minnesota Reciprocity status, you must provide us with proof of identification, as well as proof of Minnesota residency in your application.

Proof of identification (one of): 

  • Minnesota driver’s license
  • Minnesota voter registration
  • International student Visa
  • Minnesota identification card
  • Miliary dependent ID 

 

Proof of Minnesota Residency (one of):  

  • Tax return (your most recent tax return)
  • Tax return (your parent/guardian’s most recent tax return with you listed as dependent)