Paying for College

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We have added a number of general education liberal arts and sciences classes to this year's summer schedule, along with several career and technical courses.

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MCTC Foundation Scholarships

The MCTC Foundation awards numerous scholarships each year to students in need as well as to students with high academic potential. During the 2010-2011 school year, the MCTC Foundation awarded over $387,000 to 291 students. Scholarship information for the 2012-2013 school year is now available. Please refer to the scholarship packet to see available scholarship opportunities.

The scholarship application deadline is May 25, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in T.2500.

Download the MCTC Scholarship packet

Grants

A grant is money you do not need to pay back. Most grants to MCTC students are federal or state grants awarded based on financial need.

If you submit a FAFSA, you will be automatically considered for most of these grants. Your financial aid award letter from MCTC will tell you whether you have qualified for a grant and for how much. The College applies the money directly to your tuition bill. Here are the various types of grants and how to apply.

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Pell grants are need-based federal grants. Since the amount is based on the number of credits in which you enroll, courses added after the Last Date to Add/Drop Full Term Courses will not be covered. Students who already have a bachelor’s degree are not eligible. Note: Beginning with the 2012-2013 award year, you can only receive a Pell Grant for up to a maximum of 12 semesters or the equivalent. More information about Pell grants can be found here.

What do I need to do?
Submit a FAFSA.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant

MCTC offers a limited number of grants from $300 to $900 to students who have received a Federal Pell Grant and have exceptional financial need. More information about the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant can be found here.

What do I need to do?
Submit a FAFSA.

Minnesota State Grant

MCTC students who are Minnesota residents may qualify for these state grants, which are awarded based on financial need and the state’s Shared Responsibility Formula. You must take at least 3 credits to receive an award and at least 15 credits to receive the maximum award.

What do I need to do?
Submit a FAFSA no later than 30 days after a semester starts.

Post-Secondary Child Care Grant

This grant can help you pay for child care while you attend classes. Awards are based on family size and income. You must be a Minnesota resident who is enrolled in at least 6 credits. More information about eligibility can be found here.

What do I need to do?
Submit the application to Financial Aid by the end of July for the following academic year. Apply as early as possible, though, because the limited funds are awarded on a first-come basis.

Military Service Education Benefits

Each branch of the U.S. military has education programs to help members pay for college. To participate in these programs you must meet certain eligibility criteria. There are programs for Minnesotans who are currently active soldiers, veterans, and members of the National Guard or Reserves.

What do I need to do?
Information, instructions and applications