The Red Wing College Promise
An initiative of Minnesota State College Southeast and the Jones Family Foundation
Red Wing College Promise FAQ
Preguntas Más Frecuentes (FAQs)
Funded by the generosity of the Jones Family Foundation, the Red Wing College Promise guarantees access to a college education at Minnesota State College Southeast to every qualifying student graduating from a Red Wing public high school.
Beginning in August 2023, the Red Wing College Promise will ensure that qualified students who graduate from a Red Wing public high school and live in the Red Wing school district have a direct path to higher education. Students can earn a certificate, diploma, or degree from any program taught at MSC Southeast, and will graduate career-ready or prepared to transfer onward to a four-year institution.
The Red Wing College Promise will provide each qualifying student with:
- Tuition and fees for up to 70 college credits at MSC Southeast
- $500 per year towards the cost of books and materials - up to $1000 per student
- Assistance with enrolling at the college and navigating financial aid
- Individualized success coaching once enrolled as a student
Eligibility Criteria
Students must:
- Be a 2023 (or later) graduate of a Red Wing public high school (Red Wing High School, Tower View Alternative High School, 5RiversOnline, or River Bluff Education Center with a diploma indicating Red Wing Public Schools)
- Be a Red Wing school district resident (program not available to open-enrolled students or home schooled students)
- Have a minimum average high school GPA of 2.0 in their junior and senior years -OR - complete an academic success contract with the Red Wing College Promise Navigator
Students who identify as either first generation to attend college, low-income, or as a member of a historically underserved racial/ethnic group are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
- Apply for undergraduate admission to Minnesota State College Southeast.
- Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act
- Fill out the online interest form for the Red Wing College Promise.
- Complete the MSC Southeast Foundation scholarship application.
Questions?
Review our detailed FAQ page for more information.
Contact our dedicated Red Wing College Promise navigator, Diane Jacobson, at [email protected] or 651-385-6412. She is available to work directly with Red Wing public schools, the college, and students in the Red Wing community.
Contact [email protected] or call 507-453-2700 to make an appointment with an admissions counselor to learn more about choosing a program and attending Minnesota State College Southeast.
Our Mission
The Jones Family Foundation and Minnesota State College Southeast share a commitment to sustaining and growing educational opportunities and economic vitality in Red Wing. In building the Red Wing College Promise, we see the potential to support students, families, schools, businesses, and the community as a whole. The opportunity to grow the number of Red Wing high school graduates attending college, advance the future of MSC Southeast, enhance Red Wing public schools, strengthen the workforce talent pipeline, and further distinguish Red Wing as a community that invests in its young people is a clear winning strategy for both organizations.
The Jones Family Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Red Wing, Minnesota. Since 1988, the Foundation has worked to fulfill its mission of committing leadership and resources to enhance Red Wing’s vitality by working in partnership to address critical challenges and advance bold efforts that invigorate the community. For more information, visit www.jonesfamilyfoundation.org.
Updated 8.24.23