Grants

Grants are gift dollars that do not have to be repaid.

Federal Pell Grants range from $588 to $5,550 depending on a student's financial need and enrollment status.

State Grants are available for Minnesota residents who demonstrate financial need. Awards range from $278 to $6,238 (estimates).

SEOG (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants) are available for very needy students. Awards generally range from $100 to $600.

Minnesota GI Bill - The Minnesota GI Bill program was established in 2007 to provide postsecondary financial assistance to eligible Minnesota veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001. Full-time undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per semester or term and part-time students may be eligible to receive up to $500 per semester or term.

     2010-2011 MN GI Bill Application

PostSecondary Child Care - Available to Minnesota residents who are not receiving benefits from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and who meet the other eligibility requirements. 

     2011-2012 Childcare Grant Application

  ** Other sources of childcare funding may be available from outside agencies.  

Aliss Grant -  Educational Foundation Grant, a program to help adults get back to school.