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Ongoing webinars about college and financial aid - free to students and families. 

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The College Planning Series

If you or someone you know is looking for more information on the college and financial aid process, we are here to help! This series of college and financial aid webinars are created specifically for students and families to walk through components and steps of apply for college and financial aid.

Each session is interpreted into Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. 

The next College Planning Series will begin in September 2026. Watch our Spring 2026 recordings below. 

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Spring 2026 College Planning Series: Past Events

Our Spring 2026 College Planning Series covers important college and financial aid content created specifically for students and families. All of our session recordings are available within 1 week of our live events. 

Please also check out our session materials, including presentation slides and session Q&As. 

Click each title below to watch the session recording. 

Earn College Credit in High School
Learn more about earning college credit as a high school student.
Scholarships 101
Learn how to search and apply for scholarships to help you pay for your education after high school.
FAFSA 101
Join us to learn more about the FAFSA, including specific sections of your application, tips to avoid common errors and more.
Understand Your Financial Aid Offer
Learn more about how to read and understand a financial aid offer letter from a college.
Understanding Your Transfer Credit
Join us to learn more about how to transfer credit between colleges.
Key Conversations Before College Begins
This sessions will cover some of the key conversations to have with your child before they start college.
Fall 2025 College Planning Series: Past Events

Our Fall 2025 College Planning Series covers important college and financial aid content created specifically for students and families. All of our session recordings are available within 1 week of our live events. 

Please also check out our session materials, including presentation slides and session Q&As. 

Click each title below to watch the session recording. 

Explore College Options
Learn more about the many higher education options available here in Minnesota and beyond. Students and families will leave with a better understanding the differences between different types of higher education institutions.
Apply to College
This session will help simplify the process, providing all the information you need to know about preparing, searching, and applying for college.
Understand Financial Aid
Paying for college should not be a barrier for anyone. This session will help you learn about the many ways to pay for college including grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study.
Dream Act 101
If you are an undocumented student, you may be eligible to receive State financial aid and in-state resident tuition by submitting the Minnesota Dream Act application. Join us to learn more.