Making your voice heard Hundreds of supporters advocated with Minnesota Legislators for priorities like the Minnesota State Grant. June 2023 News June 2023 Legislative Update
2023 higher education legislative updates Minnesota State Grant program and others funded in final funding bill that passed and was signed by Gov. Walz. June 2023 News June 2023 Legislative Update
Four years of student advocacy led to Hunger Free Campus victory Persistence of pays off with the program being amended to include eligibility for private nonprofit colleges. June 2023 News June 2023 Legislative Update
Together you let policymakers know the Minnesota State Grant program is crucial to student success College students, staff and supporters advocated for additional funding for the Minnesota State Grant program and the lowering of the share of costs that students are expected to pay for college. June 2022 News June 2022 Legislative Update
Expanding eligibility for the Hunger Free Campus Program This designation and small matching grant opportunity would helps address hunger among all college students in Minnesota. June 2022 News June 2022 Legislative Update
Take action to #DoublePell on the program’s 50th anniversary Join us in marking the Pell Grant program’s 50th anniversary in June 23, 2022. June 2022 News June 2022 Legislative Update
Time to double federal Pell Grants Learn about the campaign to double the Pell Grant and how you can advocate for its increase. August 2021 News August 2021 Legislative Update
More support needed at the state level as well Find out how funding for the Minnesota State Grant fared during the last legislative session. August 2021 News August 2021 Legislative Update
Speaking up, COVID-style Explore how students and other advocates got their voices heard at the Minnesota State Capitol despite pandemic restrictions. August 2021 News August 2021 Legislative Update