Parents

As a Parent, use this comprehensive collection of high-quality resources to guide your child to success. Search for certified K-12, MnSCU, and U of M online courses and programs. Learn about postsecondary enrollment options (PSEO) and online college in the high school (OCHS). Access college, career, and financial aid planning resources. Identify library data bases for your child to do homework, improve studies, and complete a quick review of subjects. Engage your child in interactive tools to enhance learning. Use these same resources for your own college and career planning.

Minnesota Office of Higher Education Get Ready for College
Information about college preparation, selection and financial aid from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.

Distance Learning Calculator
Calculating the costs and benefits of distance learning (courtesy Minnesota Online).

GPS LifePlan
The GPS LifePlan helps students set goals and design plans that will lead them to the success they desire.

Reality Check
Find out what it costs to live in a city of your choice; what salary you would like to have, and what lifestyle you want.

Paying for College
The site "Get Ready for College" provides valuable information on saving for college, the cost of college, applying for financial aid, and more. The website is maintained by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.

University of Minnesota Financial Aid
Financial aid basics from the University of Minnesota.

ISEEK - Financing Education
"ISEEK - Financing Education provides tips on what to do, tools for organizing your finances, and descriptions of the many ways to pay for college or vocational training.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities - Financial Aid Can Reduce Your Costs
Types of aid, scholarships, how to apply for financial aid, financial aid deadlines, and more.

ISEEK - Financial Aid 101
ISEEK - Financial Aid 101 provides fundamentals of seeking financial aid for college.

Financial Aid Estimator
The financial aid estimator will help students estimate their eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant, Minnesota State Grant, and federal education tax benefits.

University of Minnesota_ Free Tuition Program for Freshmen and Transfers
The University of Minnesota Founders Free Tuition Program supports admitted eligible Minnesota residents and provides them with access to a great University of Minnesota education.

Money Management U of M
Help for getting organized, learning about money management, and improving financial IQ from the University of Minnesota.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Aid ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded financial assistance for education beyond high school. Federal Aid plays a essential role in supporting higher education by providing money for college to eligible students.

Personal Finance Plan - MnSCU
Steps for creating a budget, financing education, managing debt, and saving for college from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.