Minnesota Office of Higher Education

09/15/2026

Juggling college and parenting? 🎓👶 Find your community with Campus Compass!

They offer peer-to-peer mentoring for student parents, along with a resource guide, and free virtual workshops designed by parenting students, for parenting students.

To learn more, visit https://www.mncampuscompass.com/

09/14/2026

Last week, alongside the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, OHE had a great community conversation with the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce about the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline Workforce!

Tune in to learn a little bit more about the Dual Training Grant or visit
https://ohe.mn.gov/competitive-grants/dual-training-grant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7p1dm8GPR0

Originally aired September 10, 2026 on Lakeland News- - - - - - -...

09/11/2026

We hope you had a great first week, Minnesota students! 🎉 Wishing you an incredible year ahead.

Shout out to St. Cloud State University, Normandale Community College, University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Orientation & Transition Experiences, and St. Olaf College for kicking off the academic year with such great energy and welcoming events!

09/10/2026

We have another round of students telling us what they’re most excited for this upcoming academic year!

​We’re curious about your back to school experience! Let us know in the comments how it went, or tag us and use .

A big thank you to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Orientation & Transition Experiences) and St. Olaf College for letting us experience all of the first-week fun.

09/10/2026

Isolation is one of the biggest hurdles student parents face. Wellness isn't just about nutrition or sleep—it's about community and feeling supported.

This Student Parent Month, we want to remind you that you don't have to carry it all on your own. Building wellness means knowing when to lean on your village:

▪️Find your campus allies. Check if your institution has a Student Parent Center, family-friendly study spaces, or specialized childcare grants.

▪️Swap help. Partner with a classmate who also has kids to trade off babysitting duties during midterms and finals.

▪️Normalize asking for help. Reaching out to a counselor, academic advisor, or trusted friend isn't a sign of weakness—it's a tool for success.

We see your hard work, your resilience, and your dedication!

Keep tuning in with OHE and the Minnesota Department of Health all month for more resources and stories!

09/09/2026

We asked students across Minnesota what they’re most excited for this upcoming academic year!

​Now it’s your turn! What are you looking forward to most? Share your first-week-back moments with us and use so we can see how your year is getting started.

​A special shoutout to St. Cloud State University and Normandale Community College for letting us be part of the first week back!

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Minneapolis College for being named a grantee of our Student Parent Support Initiative!

Read more about how campuses like Minneapolis College are supporting their student parents: https://bit.ly/4ylQw5O

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) awarded $2.8 million dollars in Student Parent Support Initiative Grants across the state to help ensure parents enrolled in college have the support they need to complete their degrees.

Minneapolis College was awarded $125,000 to provide basic needs grants to support student parents—helping with essential needs like rent, groceries, children’s clothing, and other everyday expenses.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ylQw5O

09/08/2026

September is National Student Parent Month! Balancing school while caring for your family is a massive achievement—but it can also lead to burnout.

This month, remember that self-care isn’t selfish; it’s a necessity to stay healthy for your kids and your future. Here are 3 quick mental wellness boundaries to set today:

1. Ditch the 100% perfection mindset. A passed exam and a happy kid is a massive win.

2. Take a 5-minute tech break. Put down the phone and the homework to step outside and just breathe.

3. Protect your sleep. Pulling all-nighters hurts your memory and your mood.

Stay connected with OHE and the Minnesota Department of Health this month for more content this month!

09/08/2026

Welcome back to school, Minnesota!

Whether you're a first-time college student, returning student, transfer student, or a student about to graduate, we are wishing everyone a successful school year!

In celebration of the back-to-school season, share photos of your first week and tag us at and use the hashtag !

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¡Minnesota, bienvenidos de nuevo a clases!

Ya sea que estés comenzando la universidad, regresando a tus estudios, te hayas transferido de otra institución o estés a punto de graduarte, ¡te deseamos un año académico lleno de éxitos!

Para celebrar la temporada de regreso a clases, comparte fotos de tu primera semana, etiquétanos en y usa el hashtag .

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09/04/2026

Did you know? Student parents are doing it all! 🎓💼

What's one thing you wish more people knew about being a student parent? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Stay connected with OHE and the Minnesota Department of Health this month for more content.