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A grant is money you do not need to pay back. Most grants to Minneapolis College students are federal or state grants awarded based on financial need.

If you submit a FAFSA, you will be automatically considered for some of these grants, however some do require additional steps. Be sure to read the information below carefully to find out if you need to fill out additional paperwork.

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Child Care Grant

Child Care Access Means Parents In School (CCAMPIS) Grant:

This grant is designed to help Minneapolis Community and Technical College student parents subsidize their monthly day care costs. Having this support can help students with families complete their academic goals.

This grant is available to currently enrolled low-income college students that have a need for financial assistance for childcare.

**Funds are limited and not guaranteed from one semester to the next.**

The eligibility requirements include:

Currently enrolled student
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Child enrolled in or seeking enrollment in a NAEYC certified childcare center
Meet income guidelines
Recipient of the Federal Pell Grant
Not a recipient of county childcare assistance

Applications are reviewed on a first-come first serve basis.

Apply here

Interested students should contact our office to schedule an appointment to meet with the CCAMPIS coordinator.

We can be reached at 612-659-6709.

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant

Minnesota State Grant

Minnesota Dream Act

The MN Dream Act provides certain benefits to undocumented students who meet the following criteria:

Attended a Minnesota high school for at least 3 years; and
Graduated from a Minnesota high school or earned a GED in Minnesota; and
Complied with Selective Service registration requirements (applies only to male students born 1960 or after); and
Provide documentation to show they have applied for lawful immigration status but only if a federal process exists for a student to do so (does not include applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). There is currently not a federal process in place, so this documentation is not currently required.

What do I need to do?
If you are undocumented, you should visit the State of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education Minnesota Dream Act web page.

You should NOT complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA form), even if you have a Social Security number through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Look under Minneapolis College Foundation Scholarships on our Scholarships webpage to find out more or apply.

Post-Secondary Child Care Grant

The Post-Secondary Child Care Grant can help you pay child care costs while attending school. Awards are based on family size and income. You must be a Minnesota resident and enrolled in at least 6 credits.

Learn more about this grant from the Office of Higher Education.

What do I need to do?
Complete the Post Secondary Child Care Grant application

The grant is awarded on a first come, first serve basis and funds are limited.

Minnesota GI Bill

The Minnesota GI Bill provides postsecondary financial assistance to eligible Minnesota veterans and service members as well as eligible spouses and children of deceased or severely disabled eligible Minnesota veterans.

What do I need to do?

Review the Minnesota GI Bill eligibility requirements and/or complete the application . This grant is administered through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.

Military Service Education Benefits

Each branch of the U.S. military has education programs to help members pay for college. To participate in these programs you must meet certain eligibility criteria.

There are programs for Minnesotans who are currently active soldiers, veterans, and members of the National Guard or Reserves.

What do I need to do?

Review Military Service Education Benefits information, instructions and applications