Alumni License Plate Program
BSU alumni, friends, parents and students are invited to support the Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship program and to display their BSU Pride by purchasing a set of special edition license plates.
The Minnesota State Legislature created this program for outstanding Minnesota high school graduates. The scholarship funds raised through the sale of BSU plates are available to BSU students through the Alumni Relative Scholarship Program.
More Information:
- See the Frequently Asked Questions below.
- Application Form (PDF) from Department of Public Safety
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I buy a collegiate license plate?
You are publicizing BSU wherever you drive while providing scholarship money for talented high school graduates attending BSU. Anyone may purchase a collegiate license plate.
How will the money be used?
There is a one-time charge of $10.00 to pay manufacturing costs for the plate. A minimum $25 annual contribution goes to a special scholarship fund at Bemdji State University for students who have talent and potential in the arts, sciences, humanities or social sciences.
Because the annual contribution for the collegiate plate fee is dedicated to scholarships, is my $25 tax deductible?
Yes, if you itemize your federal tax return and list the charitable contribution. How do I order the collegiate license plate? Order forms are available from the County Deputy Registrar or, if you need a copy of the form, please call the Alumni Office.
Can I order collegiate plates out of sequence with my license expiration date?
Yes, however it will cost less the first year if you wait to purchase BSU plates until your current tabs or plates expire. Otherwise you will need to include the $25 contribution twice in the first year. (This is perfectly acceptable because we realize that many people will not want to wait before ordering their plates!)
When I sell or trade my vehicle, can I keep my collegiate plates for my next vehicle?
Yes, you may put the plates on a new vehicle. You may also transfer them to another vehicle you own if you send back your old plates and notify the Deputy Registrar. They cannot be transferred to another owner.
When I renew my vehicle registration each year, do I have to re-order my collegiate license plate in person?
No, renewals can be handled by mail. You will recieve notice before the expiration of your collegiate plate. Send in the annual contribution along with the notice. Then, by seperate mailing, you will be sent the vehicle registration fee notice.