A grant is financial aid funding you generally do NOT need to repay. Grants are only repaid if you withdraw, stop attending, or otherwise fail to complete your courses. Eligibility for most grant programs are based on income. Several grant programs are available to RCTC students who qualify.
To be considered for most grants, a student must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) through the U.S. Department of Education.
Using information from your FAFSA®, students are considered for the following grants at RCTC:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant (SEOG)
- Fostering Independence Grant
- Eligible students are contacted by the MN Office of Higher Education to provide additional information.
- Minnesota State Grant
- Minnesota North Star Promise and Promise+ (Beginning Fall 2024)
- American Indian Scholar Program (AISP)
- Post-Secondary Child Care Grant
- A supplemental Child Care Grant Application must be completed to apply.
- MN GI Bill
- A supplemental application must be completed.
For more information on any of these grant programs, please feel free to contact the Welcome and One Stop Center at 507-285-7557 or by email at OneStop@rctc.edu.