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In an effort to ensure parents enrolled in college have the supports necessary to complete their degree, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) has awarded $2.8 million in Student Parent Support Initiative Grants.

Today, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education announced fiscal year 2027 recipients of the Inclusive Higher Education Grants.

Today, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) announces the 2026 recipients of the Dual Training Grant. In total, $4.87 million was awarded to 71 Minnesota businesses and five regional organizations that represent multiple employers.

Get Ready hosted Pep Rally events at middle schools to help rising ninth graders get excited for high school.

A new, low interest loan option is now available for graduate students attending Minnesota colleges and universities.

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) launched a web portal to accept applications for Minnesota Workforce Pell, which expands federal Pell Grant eligibility for Minnesotans who want to pursue a short-term job training program.

This spring, educators and employers from northern Minnesota came together for a regional Work-Based Learning (WBL) workshop series focused on strengthening career-connected learning opportunities for students. The series was launched by Get Ready GEAR UP Minnesota.

Celebrating the 2025–2026 FAFSA Challenge Winners. Get Ready GEAR UP Minnesota launched the Get Ready FAFSA Challenge to encourage schools to focus on FAFSA completion, celebrate progress, and recognize the educators, students, and families working together to expand access to critical financial aid.