Minnesota Office of Higher Education

09/22/2026

Balancing rigorous coursework, exams, and parenting can make finding quality time a challenge, but reading together is a great way to connect and enjoy time with your child! 📚

Whether you’re reading to your little one or racing through the same book as your teenager, stories can bring us together and create shared experiences.

Visit your local library, check out story times and other family friendly events, and get reading with your child: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lib/

09/21/2026

OHE Assistant Commissioner Wendy Robinson recently sat down with MPR news host Angela Davis at St. Cloud State University for a panel discussion on college affordability.

She was joined by Elizabeth Brooks, Director of Financial Aid at St. Cloud State University, and Nena Vasovic, Cyclone Success Coordinator at St. Cloud Technical & Community College.

Tune in on MPR News to listen to the full conversation!

For a long time, the story has been that college is too expensive, and student debt is crippling a generation. Leaders in Minnesota are working to change that narrative. But is it enough? Angela Davis took that question to St. Cloud last week, for a North Star Journey Live discussion.

09/21/2026

Are you a current student? We want to hear from you!

Minnesota is exploring changes to how it distributes state financial aid. Your insights will inform state leaders as they work to create a financial aid model that is easier to use, more predictable, and more accessible .

Help shape the future of financial aid by completing our anonymous survey: https://www.research.net/r/OHE26_SF

09/21/2026

Are you a veteran living with a spinal cord injury, or know someone who is?

The Office of Higher Education is seeking a dedicated individual to fill an open seat on the Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury (SCI-TBI) Advisory Council.

The Advisory Council plays a critical role in developing criteria for evaluating the SCI-TBI Research Grant Program, reviewing research proposals, and making annual funding recommendations. By serving on the board, you can help shape the grant to be as impactful as possible!

Apply today at https://bit.ly/SCI-TBI-Advisory-Council

09/18/2026

📢 Calling All Parents!

Check out this great breakdown to separate fact from fiction and bust the most common FAFSA myths. Having the right info makes all the difference when planning for college!

What’s your biggest question or concern about filling out the FAFSA this year?

09/16/2026

⏰ What time is it? COLLEGE PLANNING TIME! 🎓

MN Goes to College and ECMC College Place's free online series is back to help you figure out your next steps, breaking down everything you and your family need to know about schools, applications, and paying for it all, step by step.

Sign up and attend to get entered to win one of two $1,000 scholarship!

Register today: https://bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeriesFall26

09/15/2026

Juggling college and parenting? 🎓👶 Find your community with Campus Compass!

They offer peer-to-peer mentoring for student parents, along with a resource guide, and free virtual workshops designed by parenting students, for parenting students.

To learn more, visit https://www.mncampuscompass.com/

09/14/2026

Last week, alongside the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, OHE had a great community conversation with the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce about the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline Workforce!

Tune in to learn a little bit more about the Dual Training Grant or visit
https://ohe.mn.gov/competitive-grants/dual-training-grant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7p1dm8GPR0

Originally aired September 10, 2026 on Lakeland News- - - - - - -...

09/11/2026

We hope you had a great first week, Minnesota students! 🎉 Wishing you an incredible year ahead.

Shout out to St. Cloud State University, Normandale Community College, University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Orientation & Transition Experiences, and St. Olaf College for kicking off the academic year with such great energy and welcoming events!

09/10/2026

We have another round of students telling us what they’re most excited for this upcoming academic year!

​We’re curious about your back to school experience! Let us know in the comments how it went, or tag us and use .

A big thank you to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Orientation & Transition Experiences) and St. Olaf College for letting us experience all of the first-week fun.