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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
Technical & Community Colleges $5,370
State Universities $7,700
University of Minnesota $13,620
Private Career Colleges $14,270
Private Colleges & Universities $35,177
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
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
The more you save, the less you'll have to borrow
MN College Savings Plan - 529 Plan
Visit: www.mnsaves.org for more information
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
Dual Credit - PSEO, CIS, AP, IB
readysetgo.state.mn.us
Military and Community Service - ROTC, Americorps, Peacecorps
Signed on May 23, 2013
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
www.ohe.state.mn.us/mndreamact
- Eligibility
- Requirements
- Applications
- Legislative Updates