Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for Federal and State Grants. Grants are gift-aid and generally do not need to be repaid.
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is funded through the Federal Government. It is available to undergraduate students (those who have not completed their first bachelor’s degree). Eligibility is limited to the equivalent of six full-time years of receiving Pell Grant funds.
The Pell Grant was created to assist students with high financial need. Eligibility for the Pell Grant is based on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA. Federal Pell Grants awards are based on full-time attendance (12 or more credits) and will be prorated if the student is enrolled for less than 12 credits per semester.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant is funded through the Federal Government. It is available to undergraduate students (those who have not completed their first bachelor’s degree). Eligibility is limited to the equivalent of six full-time years of receiving Pell Grant funds.
The FSEOG was created to assist students with high financial need. Eligibility for the FSEOG is based on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA. FSEOG awards are based on full-time attendance (12 or more credits) and will be prorated if the student is enrolled for less than 12 credits per semester.
Minnesota State Grant
The Minnesota State Grant is funded through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (MOHE). It is available to undergraduate students (those who have not completed their first bachelor’s degree) who are attending eligible Minnesota institutions. Eligibility is limited to the equivalent of four full-time years of attempted credits at all post-secondary institutions. Post-Secondary Education Option and military service credits are excluded.
The Minnesota State Grant was created to assist Minnesota resident students, as defined by MOHE, attending a Minnesota college. Residency requirements on the Resident Status page of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education's web site. (link opens in new window)
Students who complete the FAFSA by the 30th day of the term they wish to receive funding are automatically considered for State Grant eligibility. The grant is based on an enrollment of 15 credits and will be prorated if the student is enrolled for less than 15 credits per semester.
Minnesota Post-Secondary Child Care Grant
This program is designed to assist students to pay for child care services during the period of time school is in session. Eligibility is based on Minnesota State Grant Regulations. Students are awarded on a first-come first-served basis after returning recipients have been awarded.
The Child Care Grant Application is available on the Financial Aid Forms page.
Minnesota North Star Promise Scholarship Program
This scholarship program will be implemented Fall 2024. It is considered a last-dollar program and will be available for eligible Minnesota residents whose family adjusted gross income is less than 80,000. More information about this scholarship program is available on the North Star Promis Scholarship Program page (link opens in new window).
Alliss Grant
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