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Why college?

Paying for College

Knowledge - Critical thinking skills

Potential - Who are you? What are your interests?

Opportunity - More doors open

Income - 1 Million Dollars

Paying for College: First in the Family

2014-2015 Average Tuition and Fees

Technical & Community Colleges $5,370

State Universities $7,700

University of Minnesota $13,620

Private Career Colleges $14,270

Private Colleges & Universities $35,177

Please visit us!

How do I pay for it?

Financial Aid

Scholarships

Includes:

Grants

Scholarships

Work Study

Loans

Free money awarded for special talents, grades, cultural or religious backgrounds etc.

Do not have to be repaid

Visit: www.fastweb.com to search for scholarships

www.ohe.state.mn.us to see a list of MN institution scholarships

Work Study

Family Contribution

Financial Aid is designed to assist families who are unable to contribute.

Can include things like room and board, transportation.

Can also include extended family and close friends.

Money funded by the government that must be earned by working a part-time job on or off campus

Jobs can sometimes provide good experience in your field of study

Savings

The more you save, the less you'll have to borrow

MN College Savings Plan - 529 Plan

Visit: www.mnsaves.org for more information

Grants

Loans

Free money usually awarded based on need ie: Pell, MN State Grant, college funded grants

Does not have to be repaid

Borrowed money from the government or private lenders that must be paid back with interest

Government Loans vs. Private Loans

www.ohe.state.mn.us

Includes information on:

Reciprocity

Tax benefits

Additional state-wide scholarships Listing of institutional scholarships

Tuition and Fees for 5 State Area

Financial Aid Estimator

Preparing, Selecting, Paying

Full Paying for College video series

Other Ways to Pay/Save

Dual Credit - PSEO, CIS, AP, IB

readysetgo.state.mn.us

Military and Community Service - ROTC, Americorps, Peacecorps

Minnesota Dream Act

Signed on May 23, 2013

Requirements:

Eligible for:

Attend a MN high school for at least 3 years

Graduate from a MN high school or earn a GED in MN

If male, complied with Selective Service registration requirements

In-state tuition rates at MnSCU and University of MN campuses

State financial aid programs

Privately-funded scholarships administered by MnSCU or U of M campuses

For more information

www.ohe.state.mn.us/mndreamact

- Eligibility

- Requirements

- Applications

- Legislative Updates

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