Apply for Z-Degree Funding
Application deadline is 4:00 p.m. February 6, 2025
The Minnesota State system office invites campuses to submit an interest application for the Z-degree project.
The Z-degree project, with funding from the State of Minnesota, supports the development of a complete associate or bachelor’s degree program that exclusively uses course resources that are no cost to students.
Grant types
Applicants can apply for one of three grant opportunities:
- Exploration (funding up to $25,000)
- Implementation (funding up to $100,000)
- Expansion and/or Sustaining (funding up to $50,00)
Learn more and apply
The Z-degree project is entering its sixth year. Ten colleges are currently offering Z-degrees and 15 colleges and universities are in the process of developing Z-degree programs.
MinnState.edu/OER
Contact
Michael Olesen
Interim System Director Student Success Technologies
Michael.Olesen@MinnState.edu
