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A grant is money that you do not have to pay back. Grants are available for students from both federal and state agencies and the amount that you are eligible to receive is calculated after you submit the FAFSA application. The U.S. Department of Education applies the same rules and calculations to every application to see who is eligible for financial aid. The MCTC Financial Aid Office then determines your financial aid eligibility by applying federally outlined rules.
At MCTC, there are several grants that you may be eligible to receive, including the:
The ALLISS Grant is also available to qualifying students.
Federal Pell Grants, which are based on need, are available if you have not previously earned a bachelor's degree. Ranging from $400 to $4,050 per year, they vary in amount based on your financial need and enrollment status, which is as follows:
MCTC awards SEOG grants, which range from $300 to $900, to students who receive a Federal Pell Grant and demonstrate exceptional financial need.
The Minnesota State Grant helps undergraduate students meet the cost of attending eligible Minnesota post-secondary education institutions, including MCTC. Program funds -- ranging from $150 to $4,500 -- are allocated to the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office by the Minnesota State Legislature to Minnesota residents who demonstrate financial need, according to the state's Shared Responsibility Formula. Students must take at least three credits to receive an award and at least 15 credits to receive the maximum award.
To receive a Minnesota State Grant, the FAFSA must be submitted to the federal processing center within 30 days after the term start date.
This grant is available if you are a Minnesota resident and take at least six credits per semester. The priority deadline for applying is July 30, 2008. If you need assistance paying for child care, we strongly encourage you to apply as applications will be accepted after this date. Applications are available from the Financial Aid Office or you can print one from our website.
With this grant, you can receive both books and tuition for one college-level liberal arts course up to four credits. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
