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Colleges and universities across the state and region saw 

 last fall — good news for the institutions after a decade of decline and further dips during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delays in the FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid,

 also created worry about a negative impact on enrollment. 

Haley Chinander, an analyst with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, wrote about the trends and shared more with MPR News host Tom Crann.

Hear the full interview by clicking play on the audio player above.

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A new report shows college enrollment has grown across the state and region after dipping from population changes, the pandemic and uncertainty over college affordability. 

Colleges and universities across the state and region saw enrollments grow last fall. It's good news after a decade of declines and further dips during the Covid-19 pandemic.Delays in the FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, last year also created worry about a negative impact on enrollment.Haley Chinander, an analyst with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, wrote about the trends and shared more with MPR News host Tom Crann.

Higher education enrollment finally recovers after a decade of decline

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Minnesota college enrollment recovers after a decade of decline

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