October is Minnesota State Month, which means you can apply to 33 state colleges and universities for free, no application fee required!
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If you, your child or someone else you know is thinking about college, you’ll want to know about Minnesota State Month, the one month of the year when all Minnesota State colleges and universities are waiving their application fee – all throughout October.
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There are 26 colleges and 7 state universities in the Minnesota State program. Besides the free application program, special campus visit events are planned at many of the Minnesota State campuses during the MEA break October 16th- 20th, but you can also visit any other time during the month too.
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If you’re planning to apply at another time, be sure to check out the other free application opportunities that are available throughout the year. Know that many colleges do not ever charge application fees, and often low-income students can apply at various places for free.
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Originally from southern Minnesota, Laura has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. On the off chance she gets some free time, you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
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