Quick Summary
"Ready Set FAFSA" is a series of one-hour virtual college and financial aid events held on Tuesday nights. The webinars are free to students and families. They are offered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and feature presenters who are experts in college and financial aid.
Are you or someone you know applying to college this year? The Minnesota Office of Higher Education can help!
Join us in January 2025 for a series of Zoom sessions created specifically for students and families to help them prepare for the financial aid process. The 25-26 FAFSA opened in December 2024.
- All sessions will be on Tuesday evenings and are approximately one hour long, with a short presentation from college and financial aid experts.
- Interpreters will be available in Spanish, Hmong, Somali.
- Participant questions will be answered live in the chat.
- Students who attend or watch the recordings of Ready Set FAFSA sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a scholarship!
- NEW! Recordings are also available with Hmong, Spanish, and Somali interpretation options.
Librarians: Please share these sessions with your networks by using our promotional toolkit, which includes social media posts in multiple languages, email templates, and more. The recordings of previously held events, along with presentation slides and other resources, are available on the Ready Set FAFSA! website.
Upcoming Events
Apply for Financial Aid: Minnesota Dream Act - REGISTER
January 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Students are either eligible for the FAFSA or the MN Dream Act, not both. Choose one "Apply for Financial Aid" session based on your eligibility. MN Dream Act is for 12th grade students who are undocumented, and their parent(s)/guardian(s).
In Minnesota, ALL students should apply for financial aid using one of two applications! If you are an undocumented student, you will not complete the FAFSA -- but you may still be eligible to receive State financial aid and in-state resident tuition by submitting the Minnesota Dream Act application. We will provide insight on specific sections of your application, tips to avoid common errors and more. Financial aid experts will be available to answer your questions in the Q & A during the session.
Search for Scholarships - REGISTER
January 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Suggested audience: 10th, 11th, 12th grade students and their parent(s)/guardian(s).
Want to know more about earning free money for college? Learn how to search and apply for scholarships to help you pay for your education after high school. We will highlight specific scholarships, provide tools to keep you organized, and tips to make your application stand out!
Understand Your Aid Offer - REGISTER
January 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Suggested audience: 12th grade students and their parent(s)/guardian(s).
Understanding your financial aid offer can be complicated, especially if you applied to more than one college or university. This session will help you understand how to read and compare them.
Earn College Credit in High School - REGISTER
January 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Suggested audience: 12th grade students and their parent(s)/guardian(s).
Understanding your financial aid offer can be complicated, especially if you applied to more than one college or university. This session will help you understand how to read and compare them.
