Grants
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.
American Indian Scholars Program
The American Indian Scholars Program (AISP) provides a first-dollar tuition and fee-free pathway for Minnesota residents who are enrolled members or citizens of any federally recognized tribe or Canadian First Nation.
- Download and fill out the AISP form and submit it through the Secure Dropbox at the bottom of the form.
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.
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 Pell Grant is a need-based federal grant with award amounts based on the number of credits in which you enroll. Courses added after the Last Date to Add/Drop Full Term Courses will not be eligible for Pell Grant. Students who already have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are not eligible.
What do I need to do?
Submit a FAFSA
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
Minneapolis College offers a limited number of FSEOG grants from $300 to $900 per year to students who have received a Federal Pell Grant and have exceptional financial need. FSEOG funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
What do I need to do?
Submit a FAFSA
Fostering Independence Grants
If you are a Minnesota resident under age 27 and were in the Minnesota foster care system at any point after you thirteenth birthday, this grant may cover the cost of attendance at any eligible Minnesota public or participating private college and university.
For more information, visit the Minnesota Fostering Independence Grants webpage.
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
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.
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.
Minnesota State Grant
Minneapolis College students who are Minnesota residents may qualify for Minnesota State Grant, which is awarded based on financial need and the state’s Shared Responsibility Formula. You must take at least 3 credits to qualify and at least 15 credits to receive the maximum award.
What do I need to do?
Submit a FAFSA no later than 30 days after a semester starts.
North Star Promise Scholarship Program
Beginning in fall 2024, the North Star Promise (NSP) Scholarship program will create a tuition and fee-free pathway to higher education for eligible Minnesota residents at eligible institutions as a "last-dollar" program by covering the balance of tuition and fees remaining after other scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers have been applied.
For more information, visit the North Star Promise Program webpage.
Post-Secondary Child Care Grant
IMPORTANT: Read instructions before completing the application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The Postsecondary Childcare Grant Application is now available online through the MNAid website.
The application is a hybrid form, the first half of the application must be completed online , then printed off to be completed by your childcare provider.
After your provider completes the application, it must be submitted to the Secure Electronic Drop Box as we are not accepting them any other way at this time.
The application is available online through the MNAid Student Portal only. You will need to create a MNAid Student Portal Account to access the online application.
Click on the MNAID CCG Application Instruction PDF for instructions on how to create a MNAid Student Portal Account and instructions on how to complete the complete the new 24-25 online Postsecondary Childcare Grant application.
- The link to the MNAid Postsecondary Childcare Grant Application is available here.
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