Financial Aid Programs

We know that the cost of higher education is a barrier for many Minnesotans. The Fostering Independence Higher Education Grants (FIG) is a financial aid program that seeks to eliminate that barrier for Minnesota students who were in the foster care system.

In an effort to provide students with intellectual and developmental disabilities with financial assistance for tuition and fees, the Minnesota Legislature established the Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID Grant) program.

The Public Safety Officer's Survivor Grant provides educational benefits to dependent children and the surviving spouse of a public safety officer killed in the line of duty on or after January 1, 1973.

State Grants help students from low- and moderate-income families pay for educational expenses at eligible Minnesota colleges or universities.

The Minnesota Student Teacher Grants (STG) is a financial aid program that aims to support students in becoming teachers in Minnesota.

The Postsecondary Child Care Grant Program helps low income students who have young children pay for child care while the student attends classes.

Providing postsecondary financial assistance to eligible students preparing to become teachers, and belong to groups underrepresented in the state’s teacher workforce.

Providing postsecondary financial assistance to eligible Minnesota resident students who demonstrate financial need for an award.

The Minnesota Paramedic Scholarship is a temporary scholarship program for Minnesota residents completing a paramedic diploma or degree.

A new scholarship that makes college affordable for more Minnesotans