Minnesota State Grant
Applicants generally must be Minnesota residents pursuing a first undergraduate degree or certificate and enrolled in at least three credits at a participating school. File FAFSA or the MN Alternative State Financial Aid Application when applicable. The maximum is prorated below 15 credits per semester, and satisfactory academic progress is required.
About Minnesota State Grant
The Minnesota State Grant helps low- and moderate-income students enrolled at eligible in-state institutions. The campus calculates the award using the state formula, cost of attendance, and financial need; there is no simple maximum that can be applied without considering school and course load.
Applicants generally must be Minnesota residents pursuing a first undergraduate degree or certificate and enrolled in at least three credits at a participating school. File FAFSA or the MN Alternative State Financial Aid Application when applicable. The maximum is prorated below 15 credits per semester, and satisfactory academic progress is required.
2026–27 dates apply by term: October 7, 2026 for fall, February 17, 2027 for spring, and June 15, 2027 for summer, according to a university calendar that reproduces state deadlines. As of October 13, the fall date has passed; students may still file for consideration in a later term within the same aid year. Amounts may depend on available funds. Submit FAFSA or the alternative application by each term’s cutoff and confirm your residency is reported correctly. Review the campus aid offer: participating institutions include public universities, community and technical colleges, and some private schools. If you filed late for fall, ask about spring; do not assume the award is retroactive.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Applicants generally must be Minnesota residents pursuing a first undergraduate degree or certificate and enrolled in at least three credits at a participating school. File FAFSA or the MN Alternative State Financial Aid Application when applicable. The maximum is prorated below 15 credits per semester, and satisfactory academic progress is required.
How to apply or get help: Submit FAFSA or the alternative application by each term’s cutoff and confirm your residency is reported correctly. Review the campus aid offer: participating institutions include public universities, community and technical colleges, and some private schools. If you filed late for fall, ask about spring; do not assume the award is retroactive. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
Public student-aid program