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Minnesota’s first generation students are working three jobs, supporting their families—and figuring out how to apply for college during a pandemic.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach December 14, 2020December 11, 2020

Three friends from St. Paul have their eyes set on the University of Minnesota. But navigating the application process—college counseling, savings, and all those financial aid forms—is harder than ever.

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