Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Minitex News articles tagged with "Minnesota Office of Higher Education" (16):
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Minnesota libraries cooperate to preserve 500,000 books for future generations
The Minnesota Shared Print Program is the effort of 24 academic libraries from across Minnesota. Each participating library has agreed to retain books in their collection deemed an important part of the scholarly record that are in demand but scarcely available within Minnesota or elsewhere in the United States. The program was administered and paid for by Minitex, a division of the University of Minnesota Libraries directly funded by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
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North Star Promise Scholarship Program offers affordable pathway to higher education
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education's North Star Promise program is a valuable opportunity about which libraries should inform their patrons. The program will eliminate tuition and fees for eligible Minnesota residents beginning in Fall 2024. The application process, via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Minnesota Dream Act Application, is now open.
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Postsecondary Child Care Grant: Funding available for student parents
The Postsecondary Child Care Grant Program is a financial aid program that assists low-income students completing their undergraduate or graduate studies. Eligible students can receive up to $6,500 per eligible child per academic year to pay for child care while they attend classes.
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Ready, Set, FAFSA! - Financial aid webinar series for students and families
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is offering four sessions in October, designed to prepare students and families as they apply for college and seek financial aid. Students will be entered into a drawing to win a single $500 scholarship for each session they attend.
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New legislative funding expands ELM nursing coverage
Minitex will add two nursing and healthcare databases to eLibrary Minnesota (ELM): EBSCO CINAHL Complete, and ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Premium. The resources will become available statewide beginning July 1. Minitex thanks the Office of Higher Education and our partners in the library community for this opportunity to improve our support for healthcare in Minnesota.
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Events for educators from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education
OHE and its partners are offering a number of events over the coming months to assist school staff as they prepare students for the transition to post-secondary education. The events cover topics including College Knowledge Month, financial aid, admissions, and parent engagement. Registration is free.
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Minnesota Dream Act training for counselors, educators, and staff
The Minnesota Dream Act was passed by the Minnesota Legislature and signed into law in 2013. The act makes financial aid and in-state tuition rates available to undocumented students who meet certain criteria. This training is intended for counselors, educators, and staff and will be held Oct 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. under the auspices of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
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Free financial aid events for students and families
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is in the midst of a series of college and financial aid webinars created specifically for students and families to help them prepare for college. Recordings of the first three sessions are available online, and the final two sessions are scheduled for October 18 and October 25. Spread the word at your library so your patrons don't miss this valuable opportunity.
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Direct Admissions Minnesota launches pilot program
Every student is “college material.” It is with that mindset that the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) is launching Direct Admissions Minnesota. This new pilot program will notify graduating high school seniors of participating colleges and universities that are eager to admit them.
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Minnesota Office of Higher Education offers Ready, Set, FAFSA!
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education recently offered Ready, Set, FAFSA!, a series of financial aid webinars created specifically for students and families to help them prepare for the college-going process.