MN Goes to College offers free, virtual trainings for educators across the state. Sign up to attend future trainings, or review previously recorded sessions.
This session supports Minnesota Goes to College site coordinators (i.e. high school counselors, college/career center coordinators, college access program staff) with their college application and financial aid events.
12/11/2025: Higher Education Updates
Join us for an update about the current higher education landscape at the state and federal level. Questions will be solicited ahead of time and addressed during the training. Presented by Libby Fahrenkamp, Minnesota Goes to College Co-Chair and Outreach and Communications Coordinator at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
1/22/2026: Navigating Dual Enrollment and Credit Transfer
This session will help school counselors deepen their understanding of dual enrollment opportunities—particularly PSEO and Concurrent Enrollment—within the Minnesota State system campuses. Presenters will clarify student eligibility and provide scenarios showing how credits earned in high school may or may not transfer within Minnesota and to out-of-state institutions. Participants will leave with practical tools to guide students in maximizing the value of their earned college credits. This webinar will be recorded. Materials will be sent to all registered participants.
Hosted on October 2nd, 2025. View session recording and access session materials online.
This training is about the 2026-2027 FAFSA, and is designed for educators with focus on getting information to high school counselors and community partners who assist families with FAFSA completion. Training is by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Both sessions provide the same content.
Past Training: Hosted on October 9, 2025. View session recording and access session materials online.
This is a comprehensive training for the 2026-2027 MN Dream Act, presented by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. This training is for educators who assist families with MN Dream Act completion. Presenters will cover eligibility, the application process, and explain who should file as well as the benefits of filing.
Past Training: Hosted on October 23, 2025. View session recording and access sessions materials online.