Steering Committee

Minnesota state agencies, K-12, higher education and nonprofit partners

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE), Minnesota Private College Council, Minnesota State Colleges & Universities, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minnesota State University - Mankato, Saint Paul Public Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling (MACAC), Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Administrators (MAFAA), AVID and ECMC-The College Place.

Initiative Goals

To help schools establish and/or build upon a culture of college-readiness.
To support the state's educational attainment goal and FASFA filing goal.
To communicate to all students the importance of preparing, applying and enrolling in postsecondary opportunities.
To engage and inform underrepresented students (first-generation college students, students of color, and low-income students) about postsecondary opportunities, culminating in the application process.
To provide a statewide message and excitement preparing for life after high school.
To increase the number of Minnesota students who complete the college admissions process and the FAFSA or Dream Act.

2019-2020 Minnesota Goes to College Steering Committee

Beliefs

College is postsecondary education. We use the term “college” to refer to the attainment of high-quality postsecondary credentials beyond high school, including technical certificates and academic degrees.
College readiness is career readiness. All Minnesota students deserve to receive a high-quality PreK-12 education, which prepares them academically for success in college or a career.
College is for everyone. All Minnesota students deserve the opportunity to pursue a high-quality postsecondary education that prepares them to effectively participate in the 21st century knowledge-based global economy.