N.D. Cent. Code § 15-10.1-01: Declaration of legislative intent

In order to make the most provident utilization of state institutions of higher education and private colleges in North Dakota, and public and private colleges and universities in contiguous states, and to avoid duplication of facilities, it is desirable to provide means which will enable a student resident within the areas served by such institutions of higher education to obtain desired courses in the most expedient manner and at the least possible cost.