FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Overview

Financial aid is meant to support students and families in paying for college. Financial aid is available to most students and comes in three different forms (listed below). Most students receive a combination of these three forms in what is a called a financial aid package/award that is put together by the school the student is planning attend. Check out the MN Office of Higher Education for more information about financial aid!

Financial Aid You DON'T Repay

    • Grants

    • Scholarships

Financial Aid You MUST Repay

    • Loans

Financial Aid You Earn

  • Work-study

  • Community or military service

Find more details here: studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types

What is The FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form that students planning to attend college in the current or following school year complete in order to receive federal student aid or money for college. US citizens, permanent residents, or eligible non-US citizens can apply.

What is the MN Dream Act?

The MN Dream Act is a state law that provides benefits to Minnesota residents regardless of federal immigration status. Eligible non-US citizens are able to apply for and receive state financial aid.