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On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 students and financial aid supporters from Â鶹ÊÓƵ will have the opportunity to gather at the state Capitol to thank legislators for the impact they have had on students, as a part of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Day at the Capitol.

The Minnesota State Grant program supports nearly 40% of Â鶹ÊÓƵ students. Many students receive state grants and all Â鶹ÊÓƵ students benefit from the Minnesota State Grant Program because State Grant money frees up financial aid to be used for other students.

Day at the Capitol allows students to learn how to become effective advocates while urging state legislators to support Minnesota students. Participants will speak with key lawmakers, hear from Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni who work in the legislature, tour the Capitol, and have the opportunity to network with Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni.

The Day at the Capitol event is strongly supported by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student Senate which provides funding for the charter bus that takes the group to the Capitol as well as serving as the primary contact for the Minnesota Association of Private College Students (MAPCS) which works diligently to advocate for the Minnesota State Grant program.

A day packed with legislative advocacy, sightseeing, and networking. After much success, our networking event returns, and takes place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This event will give students attending Day at the Capitol an opportunity to network with Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni who are working in careers affiliated with the Capitol and state government.

Tuesday, March 11 Schedule

7:30 a.m. - Bus leaves from Three Flags (plan to arrive by 7:15)
9:00 a.m.- Arrive at the State Office Building
9:30 a.m. - Check-In and Training
10:00 a.m. - Meetings with Legislators
12:00 p.m. -Lunch
1:00 p.m. -Opportunities to attend committee meetings.
2:00 p.m. - Networking event with alums in government/public service careers.
5:30 p.m.- Arrive at Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Registration closes Tuesday, February 25, 2025.