American Indian Student Resources
Financial aid programs for American Indian students that are available through the state of Minnesota.
Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program provides up to $4,000 for undergraduates and up to $6,000 for graduate students of financial assistance to eligible Minnesota resident students who demonstrate financial need for an award.
For more information, and to apply, please visit the Minnesota Indian Scholarship page.
The American Indian Scholars Program was established in the 2023 Legislative Session. This program provides a first-dollar tuition and fee-free pathway for Minnesotans eligible for resident tuition who are enrolled members or citizens of any federally recognized tribe or Canadian First Nation to attend a Minnesota State institution or the University of Minnesota. Students not eligible for resident tuition who are enrolled members or citizens of a Minnesota Tribal Nation are also eligible for the program.
For more information, please visit the American Indian Scholars Program page.
The Fostering Independence Higher Education Grants (FIG) is a financial aid program that seeks to eliminate that barrier for Minnesota resident students who were in the foster care system.
If you are a Minnesota resident student under age 27 and were in the Minnesota foster care system at any point after your thirteenth birthday, this grant may cover the cost of attendance at any eligible Minnesota public or participating private college and university. Accessing the grant is as simple as filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR Minnesota Dream Act application. Both applications include a question about foster care; the Minnesota Department of Human Services confirms your information. If you are eligible, your postsecondary institution will award the grant as part of your financial aid package.
For more information please visit the Fostering Independence Higher Education Grant page.
North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families. Free tuition is available at all Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, all University of Minnesota campuses, and all Tribal Colleges.
The North Star Promise program is open to all Minnesota resident students with a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000, as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Minnesota Dream Act Application. Completing one of these forms is all you have to do for North Star Promise funds.
For more information please visit the North Star Promise page.
OHE manages several additional financial aid programs for which you may be eligible. Check out the full list today.
Contact and scholarship information for each Tribal Education office located within Minnesota.
5344 Lakeshore Dr. (Mailing Address)
Nett Lake, MN 55772
Tel: (218) 757-3261 or (800) 221-8129
1720 Big Lake Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
Tel: (218) 878-2681 or (800) 365-1613
P.O. Box 428
Grand Portage, MN 55605
Tel: (218) 475-2812
190 Sailstar Dr. NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Tel: (218) 335-8253 or (866) 638-7738
P.O. Box 308
Morton, MN 56270
Tel: (507) 697-6185 ext 2600
43408 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
Tel: (800) 709-6445
5636 Sturgeon Lake Road
Welch, MN 55089
Tel: (651) 385-4132
P.O. Box 416
Redby, MN 56670
Tel: (218) 679-3350 or (888) 404-0686
2330 Sioux Trail NW
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Tel: (952) 445-8900
P.O. Box 147
Granite Falls, MN 56241
Tel: (320) 564-3853
PO Box 375
701 E Jefferson Ave
Mahnomen, MN 56657
Tel: (218) 935-3580
Fax: (218) 935-0708
- Native American Scholarship Database
- Augsburg American Indian Recognition Full Tuition Scholarship
- American Indian College Fund
- Cobell Scholarship Program
- Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership Scholarship at the Minnesota Department of Education
- Maureen L. and Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering
- Minneapolis American Indian Center
- Native Forward Scholars Fund
- Indian Health Service Scholarship Program