Minnesota State College Student Association Inc

Advocacy: MSCSA works to uplift the voices of community and technical college students on campus with key decision makers and in our communities. This past year LeadMN helped students register to vote and cast their ballots in a safe manner. MSCSA represents student interest at the college state and federal levels. On the federal level MSCSA led a group of students to visit Washington DC to meet with federal lawmakers. Once a year, a state advocacy day event is held where students are encouraged to participate in meeting with state legislators, and advocate for themselves.

Scholarship & Emergency Assistance: MSCSA raises funds and provides scholarships to students across Minnesota who demonstrate leadership on their campuses and in their communities. The Free College Scholarship -Mr. Warren H. Robens and Mr. Henry P. Dembiczak Scholarship program launched in FY2024, awarding $163,000 (28 recipients received either $6,500 for full-time students or $3,250 for part-time). This past year MSCSA continued operating an Emergency Grant Program to support students that have been impacted by the pandemic. Over 134 emergency grants ranging from $100 to $200 were awarded totaling $14,000. There were also another 88 scholarships awarded totaling $57,660 to help provide financial assistance to students to help continue their college education and to provide recognition for their accomplishments.