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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 virtual college and financial aid webinars are created specifically for students and families to walk through components and steps of applying for college and financial aid.

Each session is hosted virtually on Zoom, and is interpreted into Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. We also offer a live Q&A, so come prepared to get all your important college-going questions answered! Review the schedule and register below. 

Fall 2026 College Planning Series

09/29/2026 at 7pm – Explore College Options
10/06/2026 at 7pm – Apply to College
10/13/2026 at 7pm – Understand Financial Aid
10/20/2026 at 7pm – FAFSA 101
10/27/2026 at 7pm – Minnesota Alternative State Financial Aid Application 101
11/10/2026 at 7pm – Scholarships 101

Register now! 

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Past Events: 2025-2026 College Planning Series

Our 2025-2026 College Planning Series covered important college and financial aid content created specifically for students and families. Sessions recordings and materials are available below.  

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.
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.
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.