Parents and students often think college is going to be more expensive than it really is - especially at the community college level. Tuition at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is lower than tuition at many other colleges and universities because for every $1.00 a student pays in tuition, the state pays $1.07.

There is more financial aid available than ever before - over $134 billion according to the College Board. Almost $15 million is given to North Hennepin students each year in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study and loans.