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Minnesota to Examine Rework of College Financial Aid Servicing

By Bill Dubensky Apr 15, 2026 | 5:51 AM

(Adobe Stock via Minnesota News Connection)

 

(By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) – Minnesota is one of 10 states to secure private grant money meant to help simplify applying for college.

Extra dollars in the state will fund the public input process ahead of possible changes to the state’s financial aid program. Lumina Foundation is using its philanthropy to spur selected states to either study or implement redesigns of their higher-ed systems in areas such as admissions, financial aid and enrollment.

Minnesota was awarded $100,000, and Wendy Robinson, assistant commissioner for programs, policy and grants at the state Office of Higher Education, said they’ll solicit feedback from a wide range of people about which improvements are needed for distributing financial aid.

She said Minnesota’s model has its strengths but was developed roughly 40 years ago.

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