You've already put meaningful time and effort into your education. If you're thinking about returning, Minnesota colleges may offer support that helps you finish with a clearer path and fewer barriers.

Find your school below, connect with the right person, and see what support may already be available to you.

Who to contact when you're ready to enroll

Minneapolis College Schedule an advising appointment after reactivating your StarID — no application needed first.

Saint Paul College Admissions Office (651) 846-1555 | registration@saintpaul.edu

Schools offering pre-admission degree audits

These schools may be able to review your credits before you formally re-enroll. Reach out to the contact listed for your school to ask about availability and eligibility.

• Minneapolis College — reactivate your StarID first, then schedule an advising appointment to review your credits. No application needed beforehand.
• Saint Paul College — Saint Paul College prefers that you apply first so your information is up to date, but if you'd like an informal review before applying, contact the Admissions Office at (651) 846-1555 or registration@saintpaul.edu.

Resources for learners with a high number of credits

Minneapolis College

Online programs are available.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.

How to apply or come back: The application is free for returning students. To get started, reactivate your StarID at StarID Self-Service, log in and update your contact information, then schedule an advising appointment to review your credits and next steps — no application needed before your appointment.

Saint Paul College

Online learning is available.

Money that may help you finish: North Star Promise Scholarship — a last-dollar scholarship available to eligible learners. No separate application is required — completing the FAFSA automatically puts you in consideration.

Help with what you owe: Payment plans are available for current tuition.

How to apply or come back: The application is free. Submit the free application for readmission.

What to do next

If you're close to finishing, a good first move is finding out what still counts, what returning may cost, and which path fits your life now.

• Connect with the contact listed for your school
• Ask about your remaining credits before you commit to anything
• Check whether the North Star Promise Scholarship or a payment plan may help with costs
• Look into online options that work with your schedule

You've already built momentum. Returning is about picking it back up with the right support behind you.