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Whether you are a higher school counselor helping your students plan their college journey; a postsecondary program needing to complete licensure and registration; a college financial aid administrators needing information on how to implement financial aid programs; or an employer. community organization, or an institution looking for grant opportunities, this section has all the resources you need. 

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Competitive Grants

Learn about and apply for grants available to colleges, community organizations, employers to advance postsecondary options and student support.
Dual Training Grant
A grant for Minnesota employers, allowing them to support the education of employees by pairing on-the-job training with related instruction to generate a comprehensive platform for learning.
Hunger Free Campus
This grant that helps colleges and universities address food insecurity by achieving and sustaining a Hunger Free Campus designation.
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Explore all the competitive grants offered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
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High School Staff Resources

Learn about the state's proactive admissions program, order OHE's annual college prep publications, and explore a new website that serves as a one-stop-shop for helping student's plan for postsecondary.
Direct Admissions Minnesota
Direct Admissions reenvisions the college application process, helping more students see themselves as college material.
College Preparation Publications
Download or bulk order our annual college preparation publications to help students plan for their postsecondary education.
MyHigherEd Website
MyHigherEd is a website from OHE that simplifies the college application process, providing all the information you need to know about preparing, searching, applying, and paying for college in one place.
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Campus Staff Resources

If you work for a campus in Minnesota, find manuals and guidance on implementing financial aid programs, resources for reporting and preventing sexual harassment and violence, and complete your licensure and registration.
Campus Financial Aid Administrator Resources
Program criteria, statutes, agency rules, and guidance used by campus staff to administer the program within the State Financial Aid Manual.
Campus Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
Information, training, and guidance for campus Title IX Coordinators & Administrators.
School Licensure and Registration
Use this portal to apply for licensure and complete your registration to operate a higher education program in Minnesota.
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Outreach Initiatives

Get Ready GEAR UP Minnesota
Minnesota Goes to College is the state's college-going initiative, with a focus on providing resources and support to students, families, and educators across the state.
Minnesota Goes to College
A federally funded program that partners with K-12 schools, colleges, and community organizations to provide students and families with the information, tools, and guidance for postsecondary.
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Paying For College
Financial aid, loans, and other program information for prospective and current college students.
Student Resources
Resources for current students and graduates of Minnesota colleges and universities.
Data & Reports
We serve as the state's clearinghouse for data, research and analysis on postsecondary enrollment, financial aid, finance and trends.