Minnesota Programming

At Raise The Barr, we offer a range of programming for single parents attending Minneapolis College and Dunwoody College of Technology.

A small number of students from these institutions also participate in a housing cohort designed to help stabilize families. Cohort applications open each spring and, occasionally, mid-year. If you’re interested in applying for the cohort program, please check back on this page for updates throughout the year.

  • Raise The Barr’s virtual workshops are designed for single-parent students through a two-generation (2Gen) lens and are accessible to scholars across all locations. Offered throughout the year, these sessions focus on practical, real-world topics that support both academic persistence and family stability, including financial budgeting, understanding and improving credit, navigating parenting while enrolled in school, and preparing for career pathways. Virtual workshops also create opportunities for scholars to connect with peers, reducing isolation and building community while accommodating the complex schedules and responsibilities of single-parent students.

    This program is required for all cohort members.

Workshops

Office Hours

  • Our coordinators offer guidance regarding resource navigation, emergency grant referrals, general information about RTB, and more.

  • If you are a single-parent student at Dunwoody College or Minneapolis College, contact us to make an appointment.

Emergency Grants

  • We award single-parent students with up to $1,000 in emergency funding to address one-time unexpected emergencies that could derail school enrollment and cause unexpected withdrawal. 

  • We are currently accepting applications for emergency grants from current cohort members, residents of The Huddle on 5th, and single-parent students enrolled at American River College. Applications are typically open throughout the year until funds run out. Click to learn more and apply.

Little Scholars Enrichment Fund

  • Our Little Scholars Enrichment Fund supports the extra-curricular pursuits of children of single-parent students. Single-parent students enrolled at a post-secondary institution in the following counties can apply for up to $350 per child:

    • Hennepin County, MN

    • Dakota County, MN

    • Ramsey County, MN

  • Applications are open year-round, while funds last. We are currently accepting applications. Click to apply.

5-Year Cohort Cycle

Applications open Spring 2026.

  • Our cohort program provides multi-year, holistic support to single-parent students pursuing college degrees. In partnership with community colleges, we offer a structured pathway that includes all of our typical family-focused programming, monthly one-on-one coaching and goal setting, as well as additional financial support and resources.

    This model is built for long-term impact, helping students stay on track academically while they navigate the demands of parenting and create stable, thriving futures for their families. 

  • Applications open each spring and, occasionally, mid year. Space is limited.

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