The Council represents the collective interests of its 17 members in both federal and state government activities. It aims to improve Minnesotans’ understanding of higher education policy and involve them in advocacy activities.
Find out what MPCC's priorities and goals are for the 2012 legislative session.
The State Grant program provides aid to low- and middle-income Minnesota students statewide at public and private institutions, allowing more students in the state to attend college than would otherwise be able to afford it.
What student recipients say about the impact of the State Grant program.
If you care about keeping college affordable for students, you can join Advocates for Minnesota Student Aid, attend Day at the Capitol, help inform others and find us on Facebook.
Keep up with higher education issues being debated at the Capitol through the Legislative Update e-newsletter, sent during the session.
Each of MPCC's 17 campuses has a designated legislative contact to communicate with Minnesota lawmakers and represent their institution.
The basic facts about higher education in Minnesota, including how all types of institutions contribute much-needed workers to the local and statewide economy.
Here are some of the ways higher education matters to Minnesota.
2011 issues of Legislative Update.
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