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Working together to strengthen postsecondary education and promote regional economic vitality.

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Working together to strengthen postsecondary education and promote regional economic vitality.

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Working together to strengthen postsecondary education and promote regional economic vitality.

MHEC brings together 12 member states to advance innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness in postsecondary education. MHEC’s contracts and programs save colleges, universities, and students in its member states valuable time and millions of dollars annually. MHEC also convenes regional leaders, leveraging their knowledge and expertise to generate collaborative solutions to challenges and opportunities in higher education.

Ninety-nine point two million dollars
Annual MHEC-related savings for members
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Member states
Thirty-seven point one million dollars
Savings through distance education agreements

CONTRACTS

MHEC’s cooperative contracts save its member states millions of dollars each year.

RESEARCH

MHEC’s applied research advances student success, workforce readiness, and college accessibility and affordability.

PROGRAMS

MHEC’s programs respond to challenges that require interstate cooperation.

INITIATIVES

MHEC convenes regional leaders to address emerging topics in postsecondary education.

MHEC works with higher education system leaders, state policymakers, legislators,
and institutional leaders to strengthen postsecondary education.

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MEMBER STATES

MHEC is comprised of 12 member states from the Midwestern region of the U.S.

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INSTITUTIONS

Colleges and universities benefit in many ways from MHEC's contracts, research, programs, and initiatives.

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STUDENTS & FAMILIES

Through MHEC’s student reciprocity agreements, students and families in the Midwest save millions of dollars annually.

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Upcoming Events

News

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August 20, 2025

MHEC August News

MHEC announces the launch of its new grant program for member states in the August edition of MHEC News, Plus learn more about the recent dual enrollment policy workshop and SHEEO conference, plus more news.

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