Paying for College

 

Paying for college can be difficult, but there are people and resources to help you.

Be sure to download or request a free copy of our guide to major federal and Minnesota financial aid programs.

Financial Aid Basics

• How to Apply
• Are You Eligible?

Grants & Scholarships

• Minnesota State Grant
• Postsecondary Child Care Grant
• Scholarships Offered by Minnesota Institutions
• Minnesota Indian Scholarship
• Minnesota GI Bill
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal TEACH Grant
• Dual Training Grant
• Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Other Aid Options

• Work Study
• Reduced Out-of-State Tuition
• Community Service Benefits
• Federal John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program
• Minnesota Teacher Shortage Loan Repayment Program

Student Loans

• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal Direct Loan
• Federal PLUS Loan
• Minnesota SELF Loan

In addition to the direct financial aid students receive income tax filers, student or parent, may be eligible for several education tax benefits.