Federal Pell Grant
Undergraduate students may apply for the Federal Pell grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Pell grants vary and grant recipients must be enrolled in an eligible program and maintain satisfactory academic progress in their course work.
SCTCC is allowed to award additional Federal Pell Grant funding for summer classes, even if a student has used the full-time funding for fall and spring. Just register for summer classes - Financial Services will take care of the rest.
Minnesota State Grant
Minnesota residents may apply for the Minnesota State Grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Grant amounts vary and recipients must be enrolled in an eligible program and maintain satisfactory academic progress in their course work.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
This federal program is designed for students who have exceptional financial need. Funds are limited and are distributed under the discretion of the Financial Aid Office.
Post Secondary Child Care Grant
This is a grant for Minnesota residents to help offset the cost of daycare to attend college. Funds are limited and awarded based on application date and income basis (income amount includes all taxed and untaxed income).
More information on the Child Care Grant can be found at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website.