OHE May News Update





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*May 2025*






In this Issue:

* 245 High Schools Will Participate in Direct Admissions This Fall [ #link_1 ]
* Get the support you need during your college application process [ #link_5 ]
* Minnesota is one of five state to be part of a SHEEO initiative to expand postsecondary education for justice-impacted students [ #link_2 ]
* Coming Soon: a New Office of Higher Education Website [ #link_3 ]





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Congrats graduates!

Graduation season is one of our favorite times of the year. So much excitement at both the high school and college level with people starting the next chapters of their lives. With these new chapters, new opportunities and questions can arise, and here are a few great sources to help you find important information along the way. 


* Get Ready [ [link removed] ]
* Federal Student Aid [ [link removed] ]
* Minnesota Office of Higher Education [ [link removed] ]
* Minnesota Goes to College [ [link removed] ]
* My Higher Ed [ [link removed] ]

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245 High Schools Will Participate in Direct Admissions This Fall

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This fall, 245 high schools from across the state will participate in the Minnesota Office of Higher Education’s (OHE) Direct Admissions Minnesota Program. This represents an increase of over 60 schools from the 2024-25 school year.

Since the program was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 2021, Direct Admissions has continued to grow each year. The first year had 31 participating high schools and 11,931 eligible students. During 2025-26 academic year, which is the fourth year of the program, there will be 245 participating high schools and over 37,000 eligible students. Participating schools are located all over the state, with an almost fifty percent representation for both metro and Greater Minnesota.



*Learn More →* [ [link removed] ]


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Get the support you need during your college application process

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The good news first: Your toughest job is done—you picked your favorite colleges and are ready to apply. With this decision off your checklist, it’s time to dive head-first into the application process. There’s a lot to do and many hoops to jump through, but with the right help and support, you can navigate the process like a pro.

This is your first time applying to college, so don’t hesitate to ask for support when you need it. There are plenty of people and platforms ready to guide you—you just need to know where to look. From your school community to online forums, the latest blog from MyHigherEd has eight resources that can make your journey to college much smoother.



*Read the Full Blog Post →* [ [link removed] ]


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Minnesota is one of five state to be part of a SHEEO initiative to expand postsecondary education for justice-impacted students

The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) today announced the launch of a new, national initiative aimed at expanding access to quality postsecondary education for justice-impacted students across the United States. The initiative follows the reinstatement of Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated students in July 2023 — a pivotal policy shift opening new doors to educational opportunity.

*Read More →* [ [link removed] ]


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Coming Soon: a New Office of Higher Education Website

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On June 16th, the Office of Higher Education website will have a new look and feel. This new look and feel aims to better meet the needs of users whether on a desktop or mobile device. While the launch is happening in the middle of June, work will continue throughout the summer to modernize content. 



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