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Minnesota State Grant Program

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Due: July 31, 2026

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No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

Minnesota State Grant Program, with an application deadline in July, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Minnesota State Grant Program helps students from low- and moderate-income families pay for educational expenses at eligible Minnesota colleges or universities. Students can apply for a State Grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is used to determine the student's and family's expected financial contribution, and is the same form used to apply for the Federal Pell Grant and other types of aid from institutions. Undocumented students can apply for a Minnesota State Grant by completing the MN Dream Act application. Applicants must be graduates of a secondary school or its equivalent or are at least 17 years of age. They must be enrolled as undergraduates for at least three credits at one of more than 130 eligible schools in Minnesota. Eligible institutions include the state universities, the University of Minnesota, public community and technical colleges, schools of nursing and related health professions, private colleges, and private career institutions in Minnesota. State Grants may not be used at out-of-state schools. However, Minnesota has tuition reciprocity agreements with several states and one Canadian province that may help reduce the price of a student's higher education. A State Grant can be renewed for up to six full-time semesters or nine quarters or their equivalent. Please visit the award's website for more information.

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Scholarship Type

Need Based Merit-based College Student