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A "grant" is defined as Financial Aid funding that you do NOT need to repay.  Eligibility for most grant programs are based on income.  Several grant programs are available to RCTC students who qualify. Students first need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the U.S. Department of Education.

Alliss Grant
The Alliss Grant is available for students who will be attending College after having been out of school for 7 years or longer. Other qualifications also apply. Students do NOT need to complete a FAFSA to apply for this Grant. If approved, this grant will pay the tuition and textbook costs for one course, up to five credits. Get the application.

Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant program is our most commonly known program.  The maximum grant amount for the 2008-09 academic year is $4,731.00 at RCTC.   If the student qualifies, Pell grant eligibility may be available for an enrollment as low as 1 credit.  All students are reviewed for eligibility under this program.

Minnesota State Grant
The Minnesota State Grant is another of our grant programs.  The maximum grant for this program will be approximately $5,789.00 at RCTC for the 2008-09 year.  The student must be a Minnesota resident as described in the rules for the program. All students who have applied by the following deadlines will be reviewed for eligibility under this program. If you have questions about your eligibility for Minnesota State Grant, please contact our office.

STATE GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE DATES FOR 2008-09:

Fall Semester:	September 23, 2008
Spring Semester:	February 10, 2009
Summer Session:	To be announced

Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant (SEOG)
The Federal SEOG Grant is a program available to low income students.  The maximum grant amount for the 2008-09 academic year is $1,000.00 at RCTC. All students are reviewed for eligibility under this program.

Post-Secondary Child Care Grant
The Minnesota Post-Secondary Child Care Grant is available to students with dependents in daycare. The grant is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and is based on income, family size and daycare costs. The maximum child care grant for the 2008-09 academic year is $2,600.00 at RCTC. The information, instructions and application for this grant are available on the Financial Aid Website, under the FORMS AND DOCUMENTS link. For more information, please feel free to contact Renea Mohler in the Financial Aid Office by email or by phone at (507) 280-2953.

 

 

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