Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Register to attend tonight's free session to walk students and parents through creating the FSA ID! https://bit.ly/RSFAFSA Students who attend are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship drawing. Interpreters are available. Minnesota Department of Education ECMC Group

Join us for virtual financial college and financial aid events, Tuesday evenings in October. The series - Ready Set FAFSA! - will cover college planning and financial aid basics with professionals and live Q & A. The events are free for MN students and families. Interpreters are available in Hmong, Spanish, Somali. Visit bit.ly/RSFAFSA for more information and to register. Minnesota Department of Education ECMC Group

We just debuted a brand-new video that explains our new free college tuition program. AKA North Star Promise. If you know someone who is considering college, but worried about the cost, share this video with them. They may be eligible to attend college in MN and have the state cover the cost of their tuition and fees. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/g7qERJ4Q

Still need help to file your FAFSA? There are resources for support! Students who are located statewide can make a one-on-one appointment with College Possible on their website at https://lnkd.in/gv7DmrHz Students who attend/attended Minneapolis Public Schools or Saint Paul Public Schools students can request support from Achieve Twin Cities from one of their summer FAFSA support specialists: https://lnkd.in/ghuPVEaG Visit our resource page for more information: https://lnkd.in/gEQvNuNV

"The stress of the admission process — particularly, the time and money spent with no guarantee of success — is no longer applicable. Students know the effort of applying will be worth it." The Direct Admissions Minnesota program was recently highlighted in National Association for College Admission Counseling: The Journal of College Admissions, outlining how students who are participating in the program have higher FAFSA filing and college enrollment rates compared to non-participants. Direct Admissions also boosts confidence in high school seniors, allowing them to apply for free to multiple schools, knowing that they are guaranteed acceptance to the colleges and universities on their personalized lists. Click to read the cover story: https://lnkd.in/gZcwU3zP

Are you a student parent currently enrolled in college? Receive up to $6,500 per child to help pay for the cost of child care! With the Postsecondary Child Care Grant, Minnesotans can get financial assistance to help with child care costs while attending classes. Learn more and apply today at: https://lnkd.in/gH-uzjMn

Are you a student parent currently enrolled in college? Receive up to $6,500 per child to help pay for the cost of child care! With the Postsecondary Child Care Grant, Minnesotans can get financial assistance to help with child care costs while attending classes. Learn more and apply today at: https://lnkd.in/gq4Niu5b

Through Direct Admissions, Minnesota students are able to easily apply to multiple college options - so they can choose the best institution for them! At the beginning of their senior year, students at participating Direct Admissions high schools receive a letter that lists all the Minnesota colleges and universities offering them proactive admission. Students can select and move forward with multiple schools, allowing families to later compare colleges' financial aid offers and make an informed choice. Read the full story from NerdWallet: https://lnkd.in/g3Qmi4rK

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OHE awarded $950,000 in Early Childhood and Family Education (ECFE) Teacher Shortage Grants to three postsecondary institutions: Minnesota State University Moorhead, University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas. The grant program will support pathways for many individuals, particularly future educators from rural communities and students of color, in completing programs that lead to ECFE-related teacher licenses in Minnesota. Funds will provide tuition relief in student scholarships, targeted recruitment for students, as well as other support services. The ECFE Teacher Shortage Grant program is a one-time grant opportunity that was established by the 2023 Minnesota Legislature. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dds_ktqE