This report provides valuable information for those seeking to make investments that enhance or expand Minnesota’s college access programs to serve more students. Specifically, the report provides:
● The results of a survey of existing college access programs in Minnesota, highlighting current practices and identifying gaps in college access services;
● A “College Access Opportunity Index” that ranks geographic communities throughout the state according to how much they would benefit from enhanced college access programming; and
● Recommendations for investments both to strengthen existing programs and to develop more college access programs, drawing in part on research about promising practices in college access.
