Minnesota Office Of Higher Education

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (MOHE) is a state government entity registered in SAM.gov, focused on educational policy and support services in Minnesota. Located in St. Paul, the organization plays a critical role in administering educational and public service programs at the state level. MOHE is primarily engaged in managing federal grant programs that support educational access, student loan assistance, and professional development for public service professionals.

MOHE has been a consistent recipient of federal grants from multiple agencies, with a notable focus on two primary program areas. First, the organization administers the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program (JRJSLRP) through the Bureau of Justice Assistance, which provides loan repayment assistance to prosecutors and public defenders to encourage retention in public service roles. These grants, ranging from $114,083 to $300,000 annually, have been consistently awarded since 2010 and help manage student loan debt for legal professionals. Second, MOHE receives education-focused grants from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, such as the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant. The most recent GEAR UP grant of $4,450,000 supports comprehensive services for low-income students, including financial aid information, academic counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship support to improve academic readiness and postsecondary enrollment rates. These grants demonstrate MOHE's commitment to educational access and professional development across multiple sectors.