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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.
Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant program is our most commonly known program.
The maximum grant amount for the 2009-10 academic year is $5,350.00 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 $6,450.00 at RCTC for
the 2009-10 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 2009-10:
Fall Semester: September 22, 2009 Spring Semester: February 9, 2010 Summer Session: July 6, 2010
Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant (SEOG)
The Federal SEOG Grant is a program available to low income students.
The maximum grant amount for the 2009-10 academic year is $1,000.00 at RCTC.
All students are reviewed for eligibility under this program.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
The Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant is a grant for college students
who successfully completed a rigorous high school program, as determined
by the state or local education agency. The ACG will provide up to $750
for first year students and up to $1,300 for the second year students who
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. If you believe you are eligible for this program,
please notify the RCTC Financial Aid Office. You must have a final, official
high school transcript on file at RCTC before we can determine your eligibility.
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 2009-10 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 page. For more information, please feel free
to contact Renea Mohler in the Financial Aid Office by email
or by phone at (507) 280-2953.
Achieve Scholarship
The Minnesota Achieve Scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible
Minnesota students who complete a qualifying secondary school program and
are attending a Minnesota institution. To qualify, an adjusted gross income
of less than $75,000 for the previous tax year is required (this limit applies
to dependent and independent students.). Eligible students can receive a
$1,200 award. To apply for this scholarship, please visit www.getreadyforcollege.org.
Minnesota Indian Scholarship
Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program provides up to $4,000 per year to eligible Minnesota resident students who are of one-fourth or more Indian ancestry and demonstrate financial need for an award. Students must be enrolled for at least 9 credits to qualify. .To apply for this scholarship please visit www.getreadyforcollege.org
MN GI Bill
The Minnesota GI Bill program is a new program established to provide postsecondary educational assistance to eligible Minnesota veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001. Full-time undergraduate students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per semester and part-time students can receive up to $500 per semester. Other veteran's benefits and educational awards are considered when determining student eligibility for this program. To apply for this scholarship, visit www.getreadyforcollege.org.
