You know you want to go to college and you're confused on how you're going to afford it. We totally get it! Here's everything you need to know about all of the different ways you can pay for your postsecondary education. Our hope is that this presentation will help you find the best college for you. 

Below you will find many resources to help pay for college: 

Financial Aid Basics

• How to Apply
• Are You Eligible?

Grants & Scholarships

• Minnesota State Grant
• Postsecondary Child Care Grant
• Scholarships Offered by Minnesota Institutions
• Minnesota Indian Scholarship
• Minnesota GI Bill
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal TEACH Grant
• Dual Training Grant
• Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Other Aid Options

• Work Study
• Reduced Out-of-State Tuition
• Community Service Benefits
• Federal John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program
• Minnesota Teacher Shortage Loan Repayment Program

Student Loans

• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal Direct Loan
• Federal PLUS Loan
• Minnesota SELF Loan

Below, you'll find information on 25 of the best colleges in Minnesota, including information related to each school's reputation, selectivity, notable academic offerings or campus features, and online enrollment options.

Lets you explore and search for colleges that fit everything you are looking for in a college

Tons of info on college life and how to plan ahead

College Search Engine

With dozens of options for fields of study in Minnesota, anyone can find the perfect online learning option.

Minnesota combines dozens of community college learning opportunities with some of the largest companies located nearby.

Includes a timeline for seniors and lots of helpful tips for the application and college search process.