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June 15, 2022
 New Grant Covers Tuition and Living Expenses for Minnesotans in the Foster Care System
Starting this fall, a new state grant is available to Minnesotans who were in the foster care system. If you are 27 years of age or younger, and were in the Minnesota foster care system at any point after the age of 13, you may be eligible to receive the grant. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, housing, and transportation.
Fostering Independence Higher Education Grants are available to eligible Minnesota students attending any eligible institution in the state. Eligible institutions include Minnesota State universities and colleges, the University of Minnesota, public community and technical colleges, participating tribal colleges and private institutions. Foster Grants may not be used at out-of-state schools.
How to apply
To be considered for a Fostering Independence Higher Education grant, simply fill out the FAFSA or MN DREAM ACT application. If self-identify as a someone who has been in the foster care system and meet all eligibility, the grant will be factored into your financial aid package.
For more information on the grant, including eligibility criteria, visit the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website.
Read our recent press release.?
Minnesota employers will benefit from $3.347 million in Dual Training Grants from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to fund related instruction of dual-training programs. Of the funds awarded, $1.9 million was awarded to employers located in greater Minnesota.
The funding will help 56 employers located throughout Minnesota provide educational advancement and career pathways to a total of 644 current and new employees. Grant applications for this year?s funding was the most competitive round to date with nearly $4.5 million requested, leaving over $1.1 million in requests from 20 employers unfunded.
Read the recent news release to learn more and see which employers were awarded the grant.?
 Are you considering college this fall, but unsure how you will afford your education? At the Office of Higher Education, we believe cost should not be a barrier to achieving your dreams.
This fall, students will have access to Minnesota Future Together Grants. These grants create tuition-and-fee-free pathways for eligible students at any Tribal College or public institution in Minnesota. Made possible through a $35 million investment of American Rescue Plan funds, these grants seek to increase the number of qualified workers for careers in the following areas: health care, business, STEM, industry and technology, education, and public service.?
Learn more about the Future Together Grants and if you might be eligible on our website.
 We are proud to introduce a new online resource for those considering college: MyHigherEd. This new website serves as a one-stop shop in your postsecondary search.?
Visitors will find information on any higher education institution in the state, including including net price, admissions, and financial aid. They can also search institutions by location,?area of study, and award level. If you want to customize your experience, visitors can also create a profile which will personalize results and save searches.
In addition to information on institutions, MyHigherEd also includes information on how to prepare, plan for, apply to, and pay for college.?
Visit www.myhighered.mn.gov and start your college search today.
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