by Zach Miller
Quick Summary
With the school year approaching, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education is encouraging students to "Cross the FAFSA Finish Line with Confidence," and State Library Services (a division of MDE) is offering MLA attendees a new BIPOC Library Workers Pre-Conference Event.
Text courtesy of the State of Minnesota.
Cross the FAFSA Finish Line with Confidence!
Are you a student who is attending college this fall, but are struggling to complete your FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act application? The Office of Higher Education is here to help! Register now for the virtual FAFSA Completion Party on Tuesday, July 30, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Bring your questions, as we will host an open Q&A session and offer one-on-one support with financial aid professionals. Feel free to join the party any time between 6-8 PM! We will be ready for you whenever you arrive, all you need to do is log in! This session will be held in open Q&A format. Break out rooms are available for students and families who would like one-on-one support with financial aid professionals.
Sessions and support are offered in English, Somali, Hmong, and Spanish languages.
Minnesota BIPOC Library Workers Pre-Conference Event
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the day prior to the Minnesota Library Association's annual conference, State Library Services will host a daylong event in a hybrid format, with in-person participants gathered in the Rochester Civic Center and online participants attending via Zoom. Virtual attendance is free; State Library Services will cover the cost of in-person attendance. For more details, see the BIPOC Library Workers Pre-Conference event overview. Registration will close August 22, 2024. If you have questions or need assistance navigating the Google doc, please contact Tami Lee or Verena Getahun.
