Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the process by which colleges grant credit for knowledge gained outside the classroom through work, military service, or professional certifications.
Our new report in partnership with Gallup, a grant to the Ohio Department of Higher Education, a recap of September’s Workforce Pathways Conference, the annual SARA report on distance education across states, and more.
A first-ever analysis of Midwestern adults ages 18-59 without college degrees highlights gap between positive perceptions of postsecondary education and enrollment intentions.
ODHE will use the grant to strengthen Ohio Direct Admission, an initiative that allows seniors at participating high schools to learn which colleges and universities have admitted them before they even apply.
MHEC brings together teams from 10 Midwestern states to dig into noncredit-to-credit pathways, policies, and practices.
Information on a renewed grant to advance Open Education resources and practices, research on college attainment differences between males and females in the region, and how MHEC is supporting states as Workforce Pell takes shape.
The grant will allow MHEC to continue and expand its work supporting open educational resources (OER) and open educational practices (OEP) across the Midwest.
MHEC shares new research on college attainment, plus news about a strategic impact and innovation grant to Missouri’s Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, and more.
Grant will help state modernize three critical systems that connect learners, institutions, and state operations.
MHEC offers a full recap of the 2026 College Affordability Summit, plus research update on postsecondary attainment, and plans for cooperative contracts for dental and vision insurance for students.
Read the full report on MHEC’s June 2026 College Affordability Summit, which brought together practitioners and policymakers working throughout the education-to-workforce pipeline to strengthen college affordability across the region.
A multi-partner collaborative will design a unified, statewide system that aligns learning achievements with workforce needs and connects employers to skilled jobseekers.
This month, MHEC shares a recap of its recent Executive Committee Meeting in Indianapolis, plus news about the College Affordability Summit and more.
Read about MHEC’s latest Strategic Impact and Innovation Grants and a new partnership with Gallup, plus access resources from our recent Workforce Pell webinars.
MHEC has awarded Illinois’ State Attainment Working Group a Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant to help project Illinois’ workforce needs in 2040.
The grant will support modernization of information technology and infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of students, institutions, and the workforce in Kansas.
SAS institutions work to improve student outcomes, safeguard financial aid, and address risks. MHEC is preparing to renew its cooperative agreement with SAS Institute and extend its agreement with Resultant.
Read the news about our latest Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant for a multi-partner collaborative in Michigan, plus research, contract, insurance, commissioner, and state visit updates.
A $250,000 Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant will bolster the state’s efforts to award credit for prior learning and ensure seamless pathways from work experience to bachelor’s degree completion in applied programs.
Read about our latest recipient of a Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant, plus updates on research, contracts, initiatives, and more.
Funds will support partnership between South Dakota State University and Black Hills State University to advance success for students pursuing careers in high-demand health professions.
