Minnesota Pell Grant

• The Minnesota Pell Grant is used for attending college. You can use this grant at any college in Minnesota as long as they participate in the Federal Student Aid Program if your school has a 6-digit federal school code. You will be able to know if you are eligible for the Pell Grant by your EFC. If your EFC is lower than $6206, then you are eligible. We’ve listed all the Federal Student Aid school codes for Minnesota colleges at the bottom of the page.
• There are also many other sources of financial aid for Minnesota students.
  • The Minnesota State Grant provides need-based grants to Minnesota residents attending in-state colleges and universities.
  • The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) provides various scholarships and grants to Minnesota residents, including the Minnesota State Grant.
  • The Minnesota Indian Scholarship provides financial assistance to Minnesota residents who are members of federally recognized tribes.
  • The Minnesota Child Care Grant provides financial assistance to Minnesota residents who are pursuing vocational education and have dependent children.
  • The Minnesota National Guard Educational Assistance Program offers financial assistance to members of the Minnesota National Guard.
  • The University of Minnesota Grants and Scholarship program offers various institutional scholarships and grants to students attending University of Minnesota.
  • The Minnesota State University Grants and Scholarship program offers various institutional scholarships and grants to students attending Minnesota State University.