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Have a child completing the FAFSA form? We’ve broken down the steps you’ll need to take, stitch by stitch: StudentAid.gov/articles/fafsa…

The North Star Promise has made a huge impact! @MNOfficeHiEd served over 53,000 Minnesota students during the 2024-25 school year, creating opportunity on a transformative scale across the state.

The most important step to being eligible for federal student aid? Completing your FAFSA form. Head to fafsa.gov to get started.

New to dual training or need a refresher? Join our free Pipeline 101 webinar Dec. 17, 9-10 a.m., to learn how to build employment-based training at your company. Visit: dli.mn.gov/pipeline-events.

Not only does Minnesota State provide extraordinary education to students across the state — it’s an exceptional value as well! Learn more about financial aid at Minnesota State. minnstate.edu/admissions/fin…

A little over halfway through Minnesota State Month and undergraduate applications are still free! Great time to get on campus and apply! minnstate.edu/minnstatewk/mi…

We're on the lookout for HR professionals ready to take their careers to the next level. Dive into a role that offers the chance to work in classification, recruitment & selection, compensation, affirmative action, and more! mn.gov/mmb/careers/se… Search for job number 89594.

Next week our partners at DLI are holding industry forums for the different industries covered by the Dual-Training Pipeline. If you ever wondered about this program, there is sure to be a wealth of information available. dli.mn.gov/pipeline-events

Minnesota’s P-20 Education Partnership has named Mandy Janssen as the initiative’s deputy director. In this role, Janssen will support the planning, direction, coordination, and day-to-day operations of MNP20. ohe.mn.gov/news/mandy-jan…

Join MN Goes to College and ECMC College Place for the next edition of the free College Planning Series: Understand Financial Aid on October 14 at 7 PM. mngoestocollege.mn.gov/mngoestocolleg…

Apply for free during Minnesota State Month. The colleges and universities of Minnesota State are waiving their undergraduate application fees for the entire month! minnstate.edu/minnstatewk/mi…

Explore your future with a visit to one or more of your state colleges and universities during Minnesota State Month! minnstate.edu/minnstatemonth

Samantha’s journey back to school didn’t start in a classroom. It started with one decision: to take her life back. From recovery to raising two kids and helping launch a campus child care program, she’s proving it’s never too late. Read her full story: health.state.mn.us/people/womenin…

It's here and it's earlier than ever before! Complete your FAFSA form today at fafsa.gov

After 12 years out of school, Naidine Villa returned to college as a mom, wife, and first-gen student. With no local child care, she faced real challenges, but found support and community at Northfield Community College Collaborative. Read her full story: health.state.mn.us/people/womenin…

Fall nights are buzzing with excitement and your calendar is about to get packed! Don't miss out on the College Planning Series by Minnesota Goes to College and EMCE College Place, kicking off at the end of this month! Full schedule and topics here: mngoestocollege.mn.gov/mngoestocolleg…

Don’t get lost in the maze. 😵‍💫 Stay on the right path when the 2026–27 FAFSA form launches by avoiding these mistakes.

According to a new preliminary report from OHE, 53,567 Minnesota students benefitted from the new North Star Promise program during the 2024-25 school year. Read the full release: ohe.mn.gov/news/north-sta…

At 38, Heather DaCunha is going back to school for her and her son, Jensen. After earning her HSED while pregnant, she enrolled at Inver Hills Community College. Her first semester was tough. But she kept going. Read her full story: health.state.mn.us/people/womenin…

It’s Student Parent Month! Congratulations to our student parents who balance classes, caregiving, and their education every day. You inspire us with your strength and determination. @MnOfficeHiEd