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Navigating college financial aid just got easier. Award Advisor™ is a free app for iPhone and Android brought to you by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education that helps students and families make sense of confusing financial aid letters and compare offers with confidence.

Get Ready GEAR UP Minnesota is proud to partner with the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (SWPIC) to strengthen postsecondary and career readiness in Southwest Minnesota. SWPIC is our partner spotlight of the month.

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) awarded nine colleges with 2026 Hunger Free Campus grants, totaling $360,000. Grantees include private, non-profit institutions and Tribal colleges located across the state.

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) has released new academic standards for reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees. These programs allow students to earn a bachelor’s degree for a minimum 90 credits, while maintaining the rigor and breadth of traditional 120-credit bachelor’s programs.

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) has awarded 10 colleges and universities in the state with 2025 Emergency Assistance for Postsecondary Students (EAPS) Grants, totaling $1 million.

The Get Ready GEAR UP Institute presented the College & Career Strategy Workshop for School District Leaders, in collaboration with the National Postsecondary Strategy Institute (NPSI).

The application is now available on the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website for the Use of Force Training Grant.

Is College Worth It?: Get Ready's Senior Implementation Manager Participates in MPR News and Sahan Journal Community Discussion Panel