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Pay for College

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Learn about ways to pay for college

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Understanding College Costs and Ways to Pay
There are numerous resources available to help make paying college manageable. Use the resources below to learn more about those options, and which will make the most sense for you and your family.
Attend a Virtual Event
Online college planning events for students and families about the financial aid process. Hosted every October and January, with previous recordings available online.
Paying for College
Learn all about the different ways to pay for college - from state and federal aid to scholarships.
Ways to Pay for College
A comprehensive online guide to understanding how to pay for college, including many Minnesota aid programs and scholarships.
Apply for Financial Aid
Get started with your application early to maximize your access to available state, federal, and institutional aid.
Minnesota Dream Act
Opening in December: MN Dream Act Application for undocumented students.
Apply for FAFSA
Opening in October - Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).
MN SELF Loan
For students who may need additional funds, Minnesota offers a student loan program.
Search for Scholarships
Spending time searching and applying for scholarships will be time well spent.
College Planning Workbook
A comprehensive online workbook for your college and scholarship search (google sheets).
Grants and Scholarships
Learn all about the Minnesota state grant and scholarship programs available.
Scholarship Search Tool
Use this National scholarship search tool to find free money for college.
Search for Scholarships Session
Watch the recording for our Search for Scholarships virtual information session. Presentation materials are also available.