Minnesota Office of Higher Education

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is a cabinet-level state agency located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Employing 55 individuals, the agency focuses its efforts on making postsecondary education accessible to Minnesota residents. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education administers a variety of financial aid programs and initiatives aimed at supporting students pursuing higher education. These programs include the Minnesota State Grant Program, which awards up to $180 million in need-based grants annually. The agency also oversees state scholarship programs, tuition reciprocity programs, a student loan program, and Minnesota's 529 College Savings Plan. In addition to financial aid, the Office of Higher Education manages licensing and plays a role in early college awareness programs. The agency serves as a central resource for data, research, and analysis related to postsecondary enrollment, financial aid, financing, and trends within Minnesota. For more information about the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and its programs, please visit their website at ohe.state.mn.us.