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The Minnesota Office of Higher Education today announced the opening of the Early Childhood and Family Education (ECFE) Teacher Shortage Grant Program Request for Proposals; a key initiative aimed at strengthening the pipeline of licensed teachers who serve Minnesota’s youngest learners and their families.

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) received a $100,000 grant through Lumina Foundation’s Great Admissions Redesign initiative to develop, model, and test a new framework for disbursing state financial aid dollars.

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) is inviting new high schools to participate in Direct Admissions Minnesota for the 2026-27 academic year.

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.