MSC Southeast College Opportunity

Minnesota State College Southeast has extended the College Opportunity Program, a program that ensures access to a college education at Southeast to every eligible student graduating from a Winona high school or homeschool program.

Originally launched as a three-year pilot, the program has now been extended to include the Class of 2026. This means every student residing in the Winona Area Public Schools district who graduates through 2026 will be eligible to attend MSC Southeast tuition-free.

This opportunity is available to students graduating from Cotter High School, Hope Lutheran High School, Riverway Learning Community, Winona Area Learning Center, Winona Senior High School, and homeschool graduates within the district.

The College Opportunity Program covers the full cost of tuition and fees and provides a stipend for books, supplies, and tools.

Students graduating in 2026 will receive up to 70 credits over two years, plus $500 per year toward educational materials—up to $1,000 per student.

Students can earn a certificate, diploma, or degree from any program taught at Southeast, and will graduate career-ready or prepared to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.

For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, go to www.southeastmn.edu/Opportunity.