Minnesota College Grants

In the state of Minnesota, education beyond high school is a major priority and the state government, as well as many independent sources, works to assure that disadvantaged students have an equal opportunity to attend college. With several grant programs geared toward individuals of various circumstances, the state affords everyone the opportunity for something more.

If you are looking for state funded assistance, monies for grants and scholarships are administered through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. The Minnesota State Grant is for middle and lower income students who are enrolled in a state college or university full time and show financial need.

If you have children and need assistance in paying for child care while you attend school, you may be eligible for the Child Care Grant, which is need-based and awarded in various sums depending on the need, available funding, and number of children in the household. Qualified candidates must be enrolled in full time studies at a state college or university. For other adult students, there is the Alliss Opportunity Grant Program, providing financial assistance for those who had their education disrupted in some way and have not been enrolled in a college program for at least 7 years and wish to attend a state college or university.

The Dislocated Workers Grant Program is another means by which adult and non-traditional students can return to school with monetary assistance. These funds are available for those who have been "dislocated" from employment and are seeking a new technical or professional trade.

List of Minnesota College Grants

• Minnesota State Grant Program — $100 to $7861 awarded to 71000-75000 undergraduate students attending Minnesota college.


• Postsecondary Child Care Grant Program - Minnesota — $100-$2300 awarded to varied number of undergraduate students attending Minnesota college.

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.