LeadMN

At LeadMN, we are college students connecting for change. We represent and advocate for the 100,000 two-year public college students in MN.

[MinnPost @MinnPost]

Minneapolis College and Metropolitan State University hope the recent renovations for a combined business school space for students from both schools will improve the campus experience. https://t.co/MhdehltIcE

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

The US Department of Education's #FAFSA Week of Action starts TODAY! The goal? To increase FAFSA completion rates. Learn how you can take part with resources from NCAN! https://t.co/HanCxNh0sy

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

LeadMN Spring Scholarship applications close on Friday at 11:59pm! Apply for one of our nine scholarships awarded to Minnesota State students. Our scholarships program provides over $20,000 a semester in financial support to college students. Apply at https://t.co/pQXY3C8pRJ

[Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon]

If you’re one of the 300,000+ Minnesotans who have received an absentee ballot but haven’t yet returned it, remember that the ballot must arrive at your local election office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. So . . .

1. Put it in the mail by tomorrow, just to be safe; OR

2. Hand-deliver it to your local elections office by Election Day; OR

3. Have someone you know and trust hand-deliver it for you (as long as that person has not already delivered two or more ballots for other voters).

[Metro State University @MetroStateU]

Imagine graduating debt-free! The North Star Promise Scholarship program is making this possible for eligible MN residents, helping students finish a bachelor’s degree with no tuition costs. Find out how at our info session November 13. https://t.co/wy9AJkc0nr
🎥@MnOfficeHiEd

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

Connect with MinnState students from campuses across the state at our Fall General Assembly on October 5th in West St. Paul. Develop leadership skills, build your resume, get professional headshots, and help decide policy! Register at https://t.co/40udy4K2SW by Sept. 25th!

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

@Minnesota_Voice Thanks for highlighting our work!

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

This should be a major concern for our economy. If debt relief is not provided, this will have a severe drag on the economy over the next year.

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

Thank you for supporting debt relief for the 800,000 Minnesotans that are drowning in student debt. The CRA resolution will wreak economic havoc – hurting educators, nurses, firefighters, & service members with $20 billion in reinstated debt

[Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith]

Biden’s plan to forgive federal student loan debt will give millions of working families some financial relief.  

Unsurprisingly, Republicans want to stop it from happening.

People shouldn’t have to shoulder insurmountable debt just for obtaining higher education.

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

Know any 16 or 17-year-olds? They can pre-register to vote today! https://t.co/XJ3WklHsqC

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

Students spoke out, legislators listened, and now they have taken bold action to make college affordable.

[Ryan Faircloth @RyanFaircloth]

The Minnesota House just passed this higher ed budget bill on a 69-62 vote. The Senate will take it up tomorrow and, if approved, the bill providing free college to students whose families make under $80k annually could be on Gov. Tim Walz's desk by the end of the week. #mnleg

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

That was quick. This is bold action to make college affordable and supporting more students to get a great education.

[Minnesota State College Faculty @MSCFMN]

Big Day
HF2073 passed out of conference committee and then off the House floor today.
Thank you @GenePelowski for your commitment to students and faculty and for this historic investment in @MinnStateEdu colleges and universities.
#mnleg

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

LeadMN congratulates Dr. Scott Olson as the next Chancellor of @MinnStateEdu. We look forward to building a higher education system in Minnesota that works for everyone because it is affordable, accessible, and equitable.

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

Thank you @OmarFatehMN @GenePelowski for investing in our students. The final bill will make college affordable for so many students that are struggling to attend college.
https://t.co/JleWbdHBOs

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

A historic day for young people! This will tear down barriers to young people voting.

[The Minnesota Star Tribune @StarTribune]

NEW: Minnesota will soon join more than 20 states that automatically sign up eligible residents to vote. It's part of an expansive voting package that includes measures Democrats have been pushing for years but couldn't pass under divided government. https://t.co/KbCvYlCMRr

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

Thank you @SenTinaSmith for introducing the Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act. This program has provided critical help to Minnesota students for years and this idea helped so many students across the nation struggling during the pandemic. Let's make it permanent!

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

Today, the Omnibus Higher Education bill is being discussed by the conference committee. Check out LeadMN's letter to conferees as they consider legislation to make college more affordable and support students' basic needs - https://t.co/I5ZiErqAjJ

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill that will make college free for families with an income below $80k. Plus their pell grant will be matched by the state to provide additional support to pay for other expenses.

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

Thank you to @MNSteveSimon @emmagreenman @RepFreiberg @Pursell4MNHouse @RepLFrederick for bringing the House elections omnibus bill to the floor this week. This legislation is critical to supporting young people to be engaged citizens!

[LeadMN @iLeadMN]

Minnesota is a national champion for student voting placing in the top 3 in the nation for the last 3 elections. Read more about how we are working to be #1 again - https://t.co/mCS2wkCvAB