Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is the statewide public higher education system that oversees community colleges, technical colleges, and universities across Minnesota.

Saint Paul, Minnesota
minnstate.edu
Owned by State of Minnesota

About Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, often branded simply as "Minnesota State," is the public higher education system for the state of Minnesota. It oversees dozens of community colleges, technical colleges, and universities, providing academic degrees, technical training, continuing education, and workforce development programs. The system office and Board of Trustees are headquartered in Wells Fargo Place at 30 7th St E, Suite 350, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

A charge from this merchant on your card statement is typically related to tuition, student fees, housing or meal plans, testing fees, continuing education courses, or other educational services provided by a Minnesota State institution. In some cases, system‑level services (such as centralized application fees or online course platforms) are billed through the system office rather than a specific campus, which can result in a more generic “MINNESOTA” or “MINNESOTA STATE” descriptor tied to the Wells Fargo Place address. These charges are usually one‑time or term‑based, but may recur if you are on a payment plan.

If you have questions about the charge, start by logging into your student or payer account for the specific Minnesota State college or university you or your family member attends, and review your account activity and recent payments. Compare the charge date and amount to your class registration, tuition bill, or payment plan schedule. For unresolved issues, contact the campus business office or cashier’s office listed on your tuition statement; they can confirm whether the payment was processed through the system office. If you still cannot identify the transaction, you can contact Minnesota State’s system office via the contact information on minnstate.edu and, if needed, dispute the charge with your card issuer while your school and the system investigate.

Bank Statement Variations

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

  1. CRD PUR 304501 6720 / MINNESOTA 655000 SAINT PAUL MN 30 7TH ST E STE

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show a charge from “MINNESOTA” or “Minnesota State” at 30 7th St E in Saint Paul?

Many Minnesota State Colleges and Universities transactions are processed centrally through the system office at Wells Fargo Place, 30 7th St E, Saint Paul. When this happens, your bank may display a generic descriptor such as “MINNESOTA” or “Minnesota State” tied to that address instead of your specific campus name.

What types of payments to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities usually appear as card charges?

Common card charges include tuition and student fees, housing and meal plans, application or enrollment fees, testing fees, and payments for continuing education or non‑credit courses. Some campuses also allow bookstore, parking, or miscellaneous fees to be paid by card, which may route through the system office processor.

How can I confirm which campus or program this Minnesota State charge is for?

Log into the online portal for the Minnesota State college or university you (or your dependent) attend and review your account activity or billing history for the same amount and date as the card charge. If you have made recent tuition or fee payments, they should appear there; if not, contact the campus business or cashier’s office with the transaction date and amount for verification.

Can I set up or cancel a tuition payment plan that is billed through Minnesota State?

Many Minnesota State institutions offer tuition payment plans that may bill through a centralized processor. To start, modify, or cancel a plan, sign into your campus billing or student account portal and look for the payment plan section. Changes must usually be made before a billing deadline; the campus business office can provide exact cut‑off dates and conditions for stopping future automatic card charges.

How do I request a refund for a Minnesota State Colleges and Universities charge?

Refunds for tuition and fees are handled by the individual campus under its refund and withdrawal policies. Initiate any drop or withdrawal through your campus registration system, then contact the business office to confirm refund eligibility and method. If your original payment was by card, any approved refund is typically credited back to the same card used for the original transaction.

Why do I see multiple or partial Minnesota State charges instead of one large amount?

Some campuses and payment plans split tuition and fees into several installments, or process separate transactions for tuition, housing, and other charges. This can result in multiple Minnesota State charges around the same date. Review your bill or payment plan schedule from your campus to see how the total balance is broken up over time.

Could a Minnesota State charge be related to a family member’s education?

Yes. If you have ever used your card to pay for a spouse’s or dependent’s tuition, fees, or housing at a Minnesota State institution, the charge may appear under the system office descriptor rather than the student’s campus name. Ask family members who attend Minnesota State colleges or universities whether they recently processed a payment with your card.

What should I do if I don’t recognize this Minnesota State charge and cannot match it to any account?

First, contact the business office of any Minnesota State campus you or your family members are affiliated with and provide the exact date and amount of the charge, noting that it shows Wells Fargo Place, 30 7th St E. If no campus can locate it, reach out to the Minnesota State system office via minnstate.edu for assistance. If there is still no record or you suspect fraud, notify your card issuer immediately and file a dispute so the issuer can investigate while the charge is reviewed.

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