Grants and waivers are gift aid that does not need to be repaid. Financial aid is based on your financial need (as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), any eligibility criteria specific to the source, and availability of funds.
When you complete the FAFSA and are admitted to the University of Minnesota, you will be considered for the following federal, state, and University grants.
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Minnesota State Grant
- Promise Programs
- U Promise Scholarship Program
- Promise Plus Free Tuition Program
- Native American Promise Tuition Program
If you meet the criteria for the Native American Promise Tuition Program, please fill out the tribal enrollment form and submit your tribal citizenship documentation.
The total amount of financial aid offered to a student, including all scholarships and grants, cannot exceed the cost of attendance at the University of Minnesota for that aid year. Financial aid offers (e.g., loans, work study, scholarships, or grants) may be reduced for students whose total aid exceeds the cost of attendance. Additional information is available.
COVID-19 financial aid appeal
If you have additional educational expenses or you or your family has lost income due to the COVID-19 outbreak, One Stop Student Services staff can answer your questions regarding your eligibility for a financial aid appeal. If your appeal is approved we will consider you for available grant or loan funds.
Grants and waivers that you must apply to
There are several grants and waivers that require you to submit an application or take some other action. Information on some common grants and waivers is available below.
Grants
- AmeriCorps
- Dislocated Worker Programs
- Employer tuition benefits (Check with your employer. If your employer offers employee tuition benefits, contact Third party billing if your employer will pay.)
- Fellowships and assistantships for graduate students
- TEACH Grant Program
- Veterans education benefits
- Regents Scholarship (For University employees)
- MN Postsecondary Child Care Grant
- Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Surviving Spouse/Dependent Education Benefit
- Minnesota Future Together Grant
- Minnesota Student Teacher Grant
- Minnesota Veterans' Dependents Assistance Program (children of POW/MIA)
- Senior Citizen Education Program
- Public Safety Officer's Survivor Grant
- Education vouchers for former youth in care (Minnesota residents who were older children in foster care)
- Fostering Independence Higher Education Grants
- Wards of the state (contact a One Stop counselor for more information)
Waivers
Tuition waivers may be available to students as part of a scholarship, fellowship, departmental or institutional assistance, outside agency, or University of Minnesota Regents Scholarship for employees. Tuition waivers, regardless of their source, are considered a form of financial aid which may reduce eligibility for student loans.