FAFSA 101
OnlineIn Minnesota, ALL students should apply for financial aid using one of two applications! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most commonly used form - andContinue Reading
In Minnesota, ALL students should apply for financial aid using one of two applications! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most commonly used form - andContinue Reading
Step inside the world of healthcare during the FutureForward™ Group Job Shadow Day at Mayo Clinic Austin. This immersive career exploration experience gives students a behind-the-scenes look at one ofContinue Reading
Sessions for every K-12 educator, future educator, professional hiring a STEM workforce, & STEM enthusiast! Explore the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education alongside engaging sessions on computer science,Continue Reading
Once a student applies for financial aid and sends their application off to a college, the college will begin processing the application to determine what the student can receive forContinue Reading
Many students will enter college with credit earned in high school, and many students will make the decision to transfer to another college once their higher education journey has alreadyContinue Reading
Discover Your Future at the 2026 FutureForward™ Career, College, and Job Fair Join 100+ businesses and 1,200+ students from 14 schools at Southeast Minnesota’s premier regional career, college, and jobContinue Reading
The FutureForward™ Welding Competition is an annual regional event that celebrates and showcases the skills of high school welding students across Minnesota. Students compete in a hands-on welding challenge judgedContinue Reading
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato Each year, over 1,500 10th grade students from South Central Minnesota attend theContinue Reading
If you’re a parent/guardian with a student heading to college this fall, join us to learn more about how to best prepare your child for their next educational journey. ThisContinue Reading
This award acknowledges individuals and organizations who enhance K-12 student achievement, show leadership and commitment to ongoing development, advocate for career and technical education paths, and display collaboration among K-12Continue Reading
For students in current grades 6, 7, 8 400 seats available - Register today! - Half-day with one pathway or full-day with two pathways, lunch provided Interactive career exploration 25Continue Reading

