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Minnesota Goes to College (MnGTC) is our state's collaborative initiative to support college-going preparation for prospective college students. MnGTC is co-sponsored by the MN Office of Higher Education and the MN Department of Education. The initiative is also supported by a steering committee comprised of representation from ECMC-The College Place, Minnesota Private College Council and member institutions, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, University of Minnesota System, Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Administrators (MAFAA), Minnesota Association for College Admissions Counseling (MACAC), and local MN public school districts.   

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Initiative Goals
  • To create a college-going culture across Minnesota
  • To support the state's educational attainment goal and FAFSA filing goal
  • To ensure all Minnesota students understand their options to access financial aid
  • To help students, families, and educators understand the college application process
  • To provide quality and accessible training materials for educators
  • To provide quality and accessible college access information for students and families 

Current Steering Committee Representation:

  • Minnesota Office of Higher Education
  • Minnesota Department of Education
  • ECMC - The College Place
  • Minnesota Private College Council
  • Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Administrators
  • Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System
  • Minnesota Association for College Admissions Counseling
  • Buffalo High School
  • University of St. Thomas
  • AVID

Interested in getting involved in the steering committee? Contact Libby Fahrenkamp at Libby.Fahrenkamp@state.mn.us. 

Co-Chairs Contact Information 

Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Libby Fahrenkamp
Minnesota Department of Education
Beth Barsness