Grants
Grants are need-based funds that you never have to pay back. Amounts can change from year to year, so make sure you're completing the FAFSA or MN Dream Act each year.
Grant Programs
Federal Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are awarded to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funding is limited and students are encouraged to complete their FAFSA by our priority date of April 1 each year in order to be considered for these funds. FSEOG funding can range from $250 to $4,000 annually. Preference for FSEOG funding is given to students who are Pell Grant recipients with an SAI = -1500.
The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant program provides awards to the children of a parent or guardian who served in the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of September 11, 2001. To qualify, the student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have been younger than 23 or enrolled in 富二代视频 at least part-time at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death.
Minnesota State Grants (MSG) are available to students who have a qualifying SAI based on their FAFSA results and are either a resident of the state of Minnesota or graduated from a Minnesota high school while residing in MN.
Eligible students may be considered for MSG funding during their first six years of post-secondary education.
Due to a state budget shortfall, to qualify for MSG for the 2024-25 academic year, a student must have completed a FAFSA by November 30, 2024.
**Note: Be advised that MSG funding levels are subject to change based on appropriations approved in the higher education bill by the state legislature and the governor.
The Minnesota Prosperity/Dream Act allows undocumented students who are residents of Minnesota to be eligible for state financial aid and grant programs.
The deadline to complete the MN Dream Act Application for the 2024-25 academic year is November 30, 2024.
Students from states other than Minnesota are encouraged to research any home state grant programs that can be used in another state. While many states limit the use of state funds to 富二代视频s or universities located in that state, some states provide “portable” funds that can be used in Minnesota.
Federal Grant Programs
Federal Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are awarded to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funding is limited and students are encouraged to complete their FAFSA by our priority date of April 1 each year in order to be considered for these funds. FSEOG funding can range from $250 to $4,000 annually. Preference for FSEOG funding is given to students who are Pell Grant recipients with an SAI = -1500.
The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant program provides awards to the children of a parent or guardian who served in the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of September 11, 2001. To qualify, the student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have been younger than 23 or enrolled in 富二代视频 at least part-time at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death.
State Grant Programs
Minnesota State Grants (MSG) are available to students who have a qualifying SAI based on their FAFSA results and are either a resident of the state of Minnesota or graduated from a Minnesota high school while residing in MN.
Eligible students may be considered for MSG funding during their first six years of post-secondary education.
Due to a state budget shortfall, to qualify for MSG for the 2024-25 academic year, a student must have completed a FAFSA by November 30, 2024.
**Note: Be advised that MSG funding levels are subject to change based on appropriations approved in the higher education bill by the state legislature and the governor.
MN Dream Act
The Minnesota Prosperity/Dream Act allows undocumented students who are residents of Minnesota to be eligible for state financial aid and grant programs.
The deadline to complete the MN Dream Act Application for the 2024-25 academic year is November 30, 2024.
Grants from Other States
Students from states other than Minnesota are encouraged to research any home state grant programs that can be used in another state. While many states limit the use of state funds to 富二代视频s or universities located in that state, some states provide “portable” funds that can be used in Minnesota.
FAFSA and MN Dream Act
Anyone applying for need-based aid needs to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the MN Dream Act, and we can help with that.
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Childcare Assistance
If you’re a student with a child under the age of 12, you might qualify for additional grant funds of up to $6,500 per child, per year.
The amount of funding available each year varies depending upon the amount allocated to the 富二代视频 by the State of Minnesota. Recipients may not be receiving assistance from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).
Priority Application Deadline: August 15
Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to fund recipients from the previous year.
Minnesota Student Teacher Grant
The Minnesota Student Teacher Grants provide financial assistance to eligible students enrolled in Minnesota teacher preparation programs during one term in which the student is completing a required 12-week or more student teaching experience.
Students must intend to teach in a designated Rural 富二代视频 District in MN and/or intend to teach in an identified license-shortage area and/or indicate on their application they belong to a racial or ethnic group underrepresented in the Minnesota teacher workforce. Students must also demonstrate financial need based on the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Minnesota Dream Act application.
Grants are awarded up to $7,500 for one student teaching experience.