Some documents for financial aid do require that we see the original item (citizenship documentation and statement of educational intent). For these documents, please come to Student Services in T.2100 to submit your documentation.
For documents that do not require review of an original item (status letters, tax transcripts, etc.) you may submit the documents to our secure electronic dropbox. Fillable PDF forms need to be saved with your complete information prior to being uploaded to the dropbox. For a demonstration on how to use this secure electronic dropbox, view the video.
Please keep in mind that financial aid verification documents do require a signature as opposed to a typed name on the signature line.
Citizenship Documentation Required
This form is for the collection of Department of Homeland Security or other U.S. citizenship documents from students unable to present their documents in person. You must certify that all documents submitted are true, exact and complete. Fillable PDF forms need to be saved with your complete information prior to being uploaded to the dropbox.
Consortium Agreement
A student is allowed to receive financial aid funding for credits taken at another institution (including study abroad) provided there is a consortium agreement between the two institutions and that courses taken at the host institution will apply toward the student's declared program at the home institution.
Host institution - another school where you are taking courses to meet program requirements at your home institution.
Home institution - the school where you plan to complete a particular program and where your financial aid is disbursed.
If Minneapolis College is your home institution, submit the online Consortium Agreement Request eForm. You will be notified of the result within 3-5 business days. Notification will be send to your @go.minneapolis.edu student email account.
Before you register at a host institution
Your consortium agreement request can only be approved if the courses you want to take at another institution are needed toward your current program at Minneapolis College. To ensure your request is approved, you are strongly encouraged to review your interactive degree audit, meet with your academic advisor, and visit Transferology before you register or become financially responsible for the course(s) at the host institution.
What you need to know about consortium courses
- Notify the Minneapolis College Financial Aid Office right away if you make any changes to your enrollment at your host institution.
- Courses taken under a financial aid consortium agreement will be used to measure satisfactory academic progress at both the home institution and the host institution.
- If the host institution is not part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, you must provide an official academic transcript to Minneapolis College once you have received a grade for the course.
Disability Discharge Acknowledgment
If you have had a loan discharged due to Total and Permanent Disability but now would like to take out additional student loans, you must complete this form. Fillable PDF forms need to be saved with your complete information prior to being uploaded to the dropbox.
Education Form
Please complete this Education form if this information is requested on your status letter found in eservices.
FAFSA Signature Page
FAFSA Signature Page: Students (and parents of dependent students) may sign the FAFSA by hand with a signature page. The signature page must then be mailed to the address listed. Additional information and detailed steps can be found here. Additionally, a student (or parent of a dependent student) can sign the FAFSA electronically with an FSA ID.
Foster Care Verification
A student may be asked to provide verification of prior foster care placement or state ward status. This form can be completed by a social worker or other agency staff to verify foster care placement or state ward status. Fillable PDF forms need to be saved with your complete information prior to being uploaded to the dropbox.
Fresh Start Acknowledgement Form
Fresh Start
On April 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced an initiative—called “Fresh Start”—to help eligible borrowers in default.
If your loans are eligible, you’ll temporarily regain several student aid benefits. You’ll also get the opportunity to get out of default and keep those benefits for the long term.
- Download, print, and complete this 2023-24 form and we’ll review your eligibility.
Household Size, Number in College Verification
Please complete this form if you are required to verify your/your parents household size and or the number in college prior to receiving financial aid. Dependent students will need the email of one of your parents listed on the FAFSA to complete this eform.
2023-2024
Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose
This process needs to be completed in person in Student Services. You will need to provide a valid government-issued ID with a photo. If you are unable to provide this documentation in person, please send a message with the reason that you are unable to come to campus to Financial.Aid@minneapolis.edu for your next steps.
Download the 2023-2024 Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose form and bring it to Student Services in T.2100
IRS Verification of Non-Filing
How to Request IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter
What is an IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter?
An IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter provides proof that the IRS has no record of a filed Form 1040,1040A or 1040EZ for the year you requested.
Non-Tax filers can request an IRS Verification of Non-filing of their 2021 tax return status-- free of charge-- from the IRS in one of 3 ways:
- Online
- By Telephone (see below)
- By Paper (see below)
If you have trouble entering your street address into an online form, try these address-matching suggestions.
Online Request
- Available at the IRS Transcript webpage
Note: This is typically not available if you have never filed taxes before in prior years. If this is the case,
please use the paper request process detailed below.
- Click “Get Transcript ONLINE” (If at any point, you cannot validate your identity – for example, you cannot provide financial verification information or you lack access to a mobile phone – you may use
- Get Transcript by MAIL (see Paper Request Form below)
- Enter the non-filer’s Social Security Number, email address, filing status, account numbers for loan or credit card associated with your name, and mobile phone associated with your name.
- Click “Continue”
- Select "Verification of Non-filing Letter” and in the Tax Year field, select "2021".
- If successfully validated, you will be able to view your IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter.
Telephone Request
- Available from the IRS by calling 1-800-908-9946
Note: This is typically not available if you have never filed taxes before in prior years. If this is the case, please use the paper request process detailed below.
- Non-filers must follow prompts to enter their social security number and the numbers in their street address. These numbers must match the SSN and address as they appear on the non-filer’s most recent form 1040. (Problems entering your street address? See Paper Request Form below)
- Select "Option 2" to request an IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter and then enter "2021".
- If successfully validated, non-filers can expect to receive a paper IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter at the address provided in their telephone request within 5 to 10 days from the time of the request.
- IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter requested by telephone may be sent only to the non-filer; the IRS will not send non-filing verification to a third party.
Paper Request Form – IRS Form 4506-T
Download IRS Form 4506-T
- Complete lines 1 – 4, following the instructions on page 2 of the form.
- Line 3: enter the non-filer’s street address and zip or postal code. Use the address currently on file with the IRS. (Problems entering your street address?)
- Line 5 provides non-filers with the option to have their IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter mailed directly to a third party by the IRS. Do not have your IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter sent directly to Minneapolis College.
- Line 7: Select the checkbox on the right hand side for Verification of Non-filing.
- Line 9: Year or period requested field, enter "12/31/2021".
- The non-filer must sign and date the form and enter their telephone number. Only one signature is required when requesting a joint IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter.
- Mail or fax the completed IRS Form 4506-T to the address (or FAX number) provided on page 2 of Form 4506-T.
- If the 4506-T information is validated successfully, non-filers can expect to receive a paper IRS
- Verification of Non-filing Letter at the address provided on their request within 5 to 10 days.
How to fix address matching problems when ordering online
When entering the information into the IRS address matching system note the following:
- The address entered must match the address already on file with the IRS exactly.
- The address on file is typically the address on your most recent tax return.
- Spelling out the word “street” rather than using the abbreviation “st.” can be enough to cause an error.
- Addresses on the IRS system are auto-corrected through a post office program and may not exactly match what you put on your tax return.
We suggest the following if you run into problems:
- Have your taxes in front of you and enter the address carefully as it is on your return.
- If you entered your address as it appears on your return and it does not work, try using the standardized version of your address.
- To get a standardized version of your address:
- Go to the United States Post Office website
- Click Look Up a Zip Code
- Enter Street Address, City, State
- Click Find
- To get a standardized version of your address:
Loan Adjustment
A student may want to make adjustments to their loans once they are certified. Use this form to cancel all or future disbursements or reduce past or future disbursements.
MN State Grant
Additional information may be required to determine your eligibility for Minnesota State Grant funding. Submit this form if requested by the Minneapolis College Financial Aid Office. Choose the form below that corresponds with your intended academic year.
Non-Tax Filer Form
If you did not file taxes, please complete this form. If you are a dependent student and your parent(s) did not file taxes, please complete the Parent Non-Tax Filer form which will be emailed to the parent listed on your FAFSA.
2023-24
- Student Non-Tax Filer (Dependent and Independent)
- Parent Non-Tax Filer (Dependent student must login and have the email of parent available)
Petition for Unsubsidized Loan
Federal law states that a dependent student (based on the federal financial aid definition) whose parents (father/mother/stepparent) have permanently ended all financial support of the student and refuse to complete the parent section of the FAFSA, may be eligible for ONLY an Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan at the dependent yearly loan limits. No other aid is allowed. Fillable PDF forms need to be saved with your complete information prior to being uploaded to the dropbox.
- Download the 2023-2024 Petition for Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Form
Postsecondary Child Care Grant Program Application
IMPORTANT: Read instructions before completing the application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Step 1 – Student completes section A and gives form to child care provider.
Step 2 – Child care provider completes section B and returns form to student.
Step 3 – Student submits application to financial aid office at college student attends.
Step 4 – Financial aid administrator determines student award amount and notifies student of award.
What do I need to do?
If you need disability related accommodations to complete this form, please contact the Accessibility Resource Center at 612-659-6730 or Email Accessibility. Minneapolis College is an equal opportunity employer and educator and member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
Complete the Post Secondary Child Care Grant application
You can upload this application and any documentation online to the Secure Electronic Dropbox.
The grant is awarded on a first come, first serve basis and funds are limited.
Request for Financial Aid Tax Year Review
2023-24 FAFSA - Financial aid is awarded to students based on 2021 income according to federal regulations. If a student’s income (or parents’ income, if dependent) for 2022 is significantly less than 2021 income due to a loss of job, we may be able to recalculate the financial aid award based on the 2022 income.
Request for Independent Status
You have indicated that the FAFSA’s determination of your status as a dependent student may not be accurate. In order to request your status be changed to independent for this FAFSA year please complete this form. Fillable PDF forms need to be saved with your complete information prior to being uploaded to the dropbox.
- Download the 2023-2024 Request for Independent Status Form
Unaccompanied Youth Verification
A student may be asked to provide documentation or verification that they are an unaccompanied homeless youth or at risk of being homeless. This form can completed by a McKinney-Vento School District Liaison or a director or designee of a HUD/RHYA funded shelter. Fillable PDF forms need to be saved with your complete information prior to being uploaded to the dropbox.