The newly designed 2025-2026 annual publications are hot off the presses! Available in both digital and physical formats, this years publications bring a re-imagining of the structure, content, and design, three publications were turned into two for better streamlining of information for students and families.
Whether you are a counselor looking to place an order for distribution at your school, or a student/family looking to have a copy to discuss at the dining room table, free ordering is available through the link below.
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Welcome to the 2025-26 school year from the Minnesota Goes to College initiative! We look forward to connecting with counselors, students, and families across Minnesota this year. If you haven’t already checked it out, please visit our new website at mngoestocollege.mn.gov!
Our fall counselor training schedule is live now. Educators are encouraged to sign up to learn more about relevant higher education updates, the 2026-27 FAFSA and the 2026-27 Dream Act application.
- 25-26 Higher Education Updates: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2:30-3:30pm
- 2026-2027 FAFSA Training: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2-3:30pm
- 2026-2027 FAFSA Training (repeat): Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2-3:30pm
- 2026-2027 Minnesota Dream Act Application Training: Thursday, Oct 23, 2-3pm
We are also excited to continue our popular student and family virtual information session series, stay tuned for our fall schedule, which is going live soon. Read more about Minnesota Goes to College and subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates about our work.
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On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act) was signed into law, resulting in changes to some federal student aid programs. Some of these changes went into effect immediately, while others will go into effect later this year and beyond.
Read more information about changes affecting recipients of federal student aid, including borrowers. This page will be updated when new information becomes available.
The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is in beta for early testing and will be available to everyone by Oct. 1, 2025. If you would like to join the beta testing you can request access through the Federal Student Aid website.
If you don't want to be a part of the beta testing there are things you can do to prepare for the 2006-27 form:
Conference Theme: "Transformation"
Tuesday, September 23 | 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Central Time
Attend for a day of learning, connection, and transformation as we engage with Minnesota's growing inclusive higher education movement.
Embracing change can be difficult in times of uncertainty, but it is also where transformation begins. This statewide conference provides a space for students, families, educators, faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders to unite and navigate the challenges and opportunities of inclusive higher education. It is a time to learn from one another, share insights, and explore what is possible when we commit to building a more inclusive future.
The theme of this year’s conference is Transformation—reflecting the powerful changes across Minnesota as more colleges and universities open their doors to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Explore how inclusive higher education transforms not only students' lives, but also classrooms, campuses, and entire communities.
The conference, centered on the voices and experiences of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, aims to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and inspire continued growth toward truly inclusive learning environments.
On August 20, the state hosted its "Clinics at the Capitol" event with a theme of "Building Bridges with Grantees and State Agencies." The event featured resource tables, an equity panel and a variety of workshops topics.
We were thrilled to have four representatives from our Grants & Workforce Initiatives team there to speak with attendees. In addition to general attendees, several grantees and employers of our competitive grants attended and stopped by our booth.
Individuals in the photo right:
- Front (Left to Right): Megan FitzGibbon & Cha Her
- Back (Left to Right): Jacquelynn Mol Sletten & Laura Benson
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