Students — meet with your legislators at the State Capitol to advocate for the Minnesota State Grant program! This program provides critical support, helping make higher education possible for one out of three Minnesota college students from low- and middle-income families. The state invested $120 million in aid in the most recent academic year, helping more than 88,000 students.

Day at the Capitol will occur on these dates in 2012:

• Feb. 22 — Concordia University, Hamline University, Carleton College
• Feb. 29 — College of St. Scholastica, Bethel University
• Mar. 8 — St. Catherine University, St. Olaf College, University of St. Thomas
• Mar. 14 — Concordia College, Gustavus Adolphus College, Augsburg College, Macalester College
• Mar. 22  — Bethany Lutheran College, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Saint Mary's University

What happens at Day at the Capitol?

You'll receive a policy and lobbying briefing including comments from House and Senate members who represent your campus. Then you'll meet with legislators and attend a Q&A session. The Minnesota Private College Council provides training and materials and makes legislative appointments for participants. See schedule examples.

What students say about Day at the Capitol

"As a State Grant recipient, I want to support the continuation and growth of the program."
—Student, St. Mary's

"As a private college student and a political science major, I am concerned with lowering the cost of college."
—Mary Gleich '10, St. Mary's

"I attended to support the cause. I am an education major and feel passionately about gaining funding for higher education."
—Bethany Berg '08, Gustavus Adolphus

"This was a wonderful experience. I learned a great deal and it felt good to make a difference in college financial aid."
—Michelle Johnson '09, College of Saint Scholastica

"This was a great experience. I would recommend this event. Thank you."
—Stacy Desmond ‘08, College of Saint Scholastica

"Anybody interested in politics should attend."
—Aaron Wickboldt '10, College of Saint Scholastica

Day at the Capitol schedule examples

Students from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter and the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth share their schedules for the day.

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