Ready Set FAFSA! is a series of free financial aid events available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom. The series Tuesday evenings in January, is intended for current high school students and will cover general information about the college application and financial aid process; details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students; and other ways to pay for college. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong.
Attendees can ask questions in the chat and have them answered during the event by financial aid experts. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship (one entry per session attended).
Dates and topics
Jan. 7 — Apply for Financial Aid: FAFSA
Jan. 14 — Apply for MN Dream Act
Note: Students are either eligible for the FAFSA or the MN Dream Act, not both. Choose either the Jan. 7 or 14 session based on your eligibility. FAFSA is for 12th grade students who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and their parent(s)/guardian(s).
Jan. 21: Search for Scholarships.
Jan. 28: Understand Your Aid Offer.
All sessions start at 7 p.m. and are offered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC The College Place and Minnesota Goes to College. For session registration, visit the Ready Set FAFSA! landing page. For promotional materials for schools in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish, visit the Minnesota Goes to College website.
