For Seniors & Families: (Updated 9/29/25)
There are free college planning and financial aid events available to Minnesota students and families this fall. These sessions will be held via Zoom on Tuesday Evenings and are designed to support you as you move through the college application and financial aid process.
9/30: Explore College Options
10/7: Apply to College
10/14: Understand Financial Aid
10/21: FAFSA 101 (For 12th grade students who are US citizens or eligible noncitizens)
10/28: Dream ACT 101 (For 12th grade undocumented students)
11/18: Scholarships 101
Space is limited, so register soon: bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Free College Opportunities
A Calendar of College Planning Tips and Sessions for October
There are free college planning and financial aid events available to Minnesota students and families this fall. These sessions will be held via Zoom on Tuesday Evenings and are designed to support you as you move through the college application and financial aid process.
9/30: Explore College Options
10/7: Apply to College
10/14: Understand Financial Aid
10/21: FAFSA 101 (For 12th grade students who are US citizens or eligible noncitizens)
10/28: Dream ACT 101 (For 12th grade undocumented students)
11/18: Scholarships 101
Space is limited, so register soon: bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Free College Opportunities
A Calendar of College Planning Tips and Sessions for October
College Planning Checklists:
Life After Now Podcast Series
Interested in learning more about knowing if college is right for you, what you need to do to go, common misconceptions, and more? Check out the Life After Now podcast series by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Click HERE to access the series.
College Knowledge Videos
- Why College? - 3 minutes
- Types of Colleges? - 5 minutes
- College Admission 101 - 8 minutes
- College Math and Fit - 4 minutes
- College Inside Tack is an organization that helps families navigate the college admissions process via College Consultants. You can view a presentation HERE from College Inside Track about the college search and application process. If you're interested in learning more about College Inside Track's services, you can fill out this form. - 74 minutes
How to choose a college...
- College Essay Guy -- How to Choose a College: A Step-By-Step Guide
- Surveys and questionnaires to help with the decision process
- My Future: Types of Schools
- Top 15 Mistakes to Avoid in Choosing a College
- College Board: Finding Your College Fit
- Peterson’s: Choosing the Right Fit
- College Planning Workbook
- List of MN Colleges still accepting applications- updated on 5/24/23
Exploring College Majors...
- Big Future Major & Career Search
- MyMajor: List of College Majors
- UNCW: What can I do with a major in…?
- The Princeton Review: College Major Search
- College Majors 101
- College Major Quiz
- Create your profile and begin assessment to receive a list of majors that may be a good fit for you!
College Access Resources...
- Better Make Room: UpNext -- Free texting tool to offer personalized support with college planning
- Center for First-generation Student Success
- The College Tour- this is a free resource to explore different colleges and universities though authentic voices and students who attend the highlighted schools in the 30 minute TV series. You can also learn more by going to TheCollegeTour.com
