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Tuition-Free Programs for Minnesota Residents

Go to college for free? Yes, it may be possible! There are several grant and scholarship programs available that cover the entire cost of tuition and fees for eligible students at Minnesota State College Southeast!

These grants and scholarships are money that you do not have to pay back. Bear in mind, though, that you will still have to pay for your living expenses, transportation, and other expenses associated with being a student.

See each of the program pages below for detailed eligibility requirements and more information.  

 

Program

Eligibility and Benefits

North Star Promise Scholarship  

 

Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000 as reported on the FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act Application 

No age restriction or high school graduation date requirement

Covers cost of up to 60 credits at Southeast

 

Red Wing College Promise 

 

For new public high school graduates (Class of 2023 or after) residing in the Red Wing Public School District

Includes individualized success coaching

Covers cost of up to 70 credits at Southeast

 

College Opportunity Program - Winona

For new (Class of 2023, 2024, or 2025) public, private, and homeschooled high school graduates residing in the Winona Area Public School District 

Includes individualized success coaching

Currently funded through 2025

Covers cost of up to 70 credits for Class of 2023, 2024, or 2025 high school grads

 

American Indian Scholars Program

Tuition and fee-free pathway for Minnesotans eligible for resident tuition who are enrolled members or citizens of any federally recognized tribe or Canadian First Nation

Non-resident students who are enrolled members or citizens of a Minnesota Tribal Nation are also eligible.

 

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Application Process 

  • To participate, start by speaking with your high school counselor. 

  • You will need to fill out the Online Application: APPLY NOW 

     

  • NOTE: Timeline for student paperwork to be complete for Fall Semester is August 15th; for Spring Semester is December 15th.

  • In the event of denied admission to the PSEO/C2C program, a student can submit an appeal. Please submit the Appeal Form (PDF), letter of appeal, and letter of support prior to the start of the academic term you wish to enroll.

Registration Process

  • To register for your C2C courses at Minnesota State College Southeast, follow the Step by Step Guide to Course Registration. Download detailed instructions (PDF).

  • Start the registration process by logging in to your e-Services account.

  • You can Verify Enrollment by clicking on the View/Modify Schedule link in your e-Services account.

After You Are Enrolled

Once you are registered for your course(s) you will receive a high school enrollment letter (PDF) as a part of the orientation process.

Once your class has started, there will be a C2C orientation in your classroom at your high school.
Download the C2C Orientation Presentation (PDF)

For Students and Parents

Minnesota State College Southeast's concurrent enrollment Connect 2 College (C2C) program allows students to complete college courses while enrolled in high school. Through the C2C program, high school students can develop college level study, communication, and critical thinking skills. Courses are taught by qualified high school teachers who work in conjunction with a collaborating Minnesota State College Southeast instructor. Best of all, C2C credits are earned at no cost to the high school student! Check with your high school counselor to see if C2C courses are offered at your high school.

Student and Parent Resources 

  1. C2C Student/Parent Guide (PDF)

  2. C2C Student Registration Process (PDF) 

  3. Southeast Student Handbook (college website)  

  4. College Readiness Brochure (PDF)

  5. PSEO/C2C Application Directions (PDF)

  6. C2C Comprehensive Course Listing (PDF)

  7. C2C FAQ (PDF)

  8. Course Transfer Resources (web page)

  9. C2C Course Descriptions, Prereqs & Goals (PDF)

High School Counselors

High school counselors are the first point of contact for students interested in participating in C2C. The information below will help you better understand the program and how to help students enroll.

High School Counselor Resources

  1. C2C Orientation Presentation (PDF)

  2. C2C Enrollment Timeline (PDF)

  3. C2C Workflow Chart (PDF)

  4. C2C High School Checklist (PDF)

  5. PSEO/C2C Application Directions (PDF)

  6. Accuplacer Placement Test Information (web page) 

  7. C2C Course Descriptions, Prerequisites & Goals (PDF)

  8. C2C Course List with ID Numbers 2003-2019 (PDF)

  9. Course Transfer Resources (web page)

  10. C2C Comprehensive Course Listing (PDF)

  11. C2C FAQs (PDF)

High School Collaborators

C2C courses are taught by high school instructors, referred to as high school collaborators, in collaboration with Minnesota State College Southeast college faculty, referred to as college collaborators. Through this dynamic partnership, both high school and college collaborators help ensure that C2C courses are academically challenging and follow Southeast course outlines, objectives, outcomes, and assessment. 

Southeast's C2C program provides high school collaborators with orientation to college policies and procedures, ongoing discipline-specific curriculum discussion, site visits at both the high school and the college, and professional growth and development.

High School Collaborator Resources

  1. C2C High School Collaborator's Guide (PDF)

  2. High School Collaborator Application (PDF)

  3. High School Collaborator Qualifications Review (PDF)

  4. C2C Comprehensive Course Listing (PDF)

  5. C2C Course Descriptions, Prerequisites & Goals (PDF)

  6. C2C Course List with ID Numbers 2003-2019 (PDF)

  7. C2C Discipline-Specific Orientation (PDF)

  8. C2C General Orientation Agenda (PDF)

  9. Spot Check Template (PDF)

  10. Course Syllabus Form (PDF)

  11. Statement of Equivalency Form (PDF)

  12. Site Visit Form (PDF)

  13. Professional Development Plan Form (PDF)

  14. C2C Orientation Presentation (PDF)

Qualifications for C2C instructors

  1. Master’s degree in the discipline  -or-

  2. Master’s degree and 18 graduate credits in the discipline  -or-

  3. In field credentials for technical/business/trade

Process for Approving High School Collaborators

  1. Academic dean and high School Principal/Superintendent meet to discuss C2C course/instructor. 

  2. C2C instructor submits application to include unofficial transcripts, licenses, and additional documentation regarding advanced coursework/seminars/workshops and years of experience. 

  3. Materials are reviewed by division chair, college collaborator, and dean of academic area. 

  4. Initial introduction meeting, much like an informal interview, is set up with high school instructor, division chair, academic dean of the area, and college collaborator 

  5. Recommendation is made to Academic Vice President and Human Resources to include all documentation

  6. Approval letter is sent to the high school instructor,  principal, and college HR department 

Criteria and Procedure for Non-Compliance

Minnesota State College Southeast may determine that a high School instructor is not in compliance with C2C standards. See the C2C High School Collaborator's Guide (PDF) for detailed information.

Administrators

The support of high school administrators is vital to the success of the Connect to College (C2C) program. Through C2C partnerships, school districts can attract and retain student leaders by offering the academically challenging courses they want.

The C2C contract is an agreement between the college and high school partners to support the C2C program and ensure program quality. The contract identifies the rights and responsibilities of all partners including student expectations as well as the fiscal responsibility relating to course delivery.

The contract is sent to high school administrators during the month of August and should be returned to Minnesota State College Southeast prior to the start of fall semester classes.

Administrator Resources

  1. Southeast College Administration (web page)

  2. C2C Student/Parent Guide (PDF)

  3. PSEO Agreement Form (PDF)

  4. C2C Process Checklist (PDF)

  5. C2C Orientation Presentation (PDF)

  6. C2C Course Descriptions, Prerequisites & Goals (PDF)

  7. C2C Course List with ID Numbers 2003-2019 (PDF)

  8. C2C High School Collaborator's Guide (PDF)

  9. High School Collaborator Application (PDF)

  10. High School Collaborator Qualifications Review (PDF)

  11. State of MN C2C HS Contract 19-20 (PDF)

  12. NACEP Standards 2017 and Required Evidence (PDF)

  13. NACEP Standards 2011 and Required Evidence  (PDF)

Program Evaluation

To ensure the ongoing quality and rigor of the C2C program, Minnesota State College Southeast provides the following program evaluation surveys as part of the college’s continuous improvement efforts.

High School Partners

The following high school partners have participated in Minnesota State College Southeast's C2C program:

  • Chatfield High School

  • Cotter High School

  • Dover-Eyota High School

  • Fillmore Central High School

  • Kasson-Mantorville High School 

  • Lewiston-Altura High School

  • Mabel-Canton High School

  • Red Wing High School

  • Rushford-Peterson High School

  • St. Charles High School

  • Spring Grove Public School

  • Wabasha-Kellogg High School

  • Winona Senior High School

  • Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School