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Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is the largest Federal grant program for students.

• It is targeted at the neediest students in the country
• Does not have to be repaid after you graduate (it's not a loan)
• Portable - can apply to more than one school
• For students who have not yet received a bachelor's degree
• Varies by enrollment level: full time, 3/4 time, 1/2 time, or less

For more information about Federal Grants, visit the U.S. Department of Education's Student Financial Assistance web site.

Pell Grant: "Census Date"
Your Pell Grant is based on your registration on the end of the Add/Drop period, also called the "census date." This is typically the 7th calendar day of the term.

Your Pell Grant award will be calculated based on your registration as of the Pell Census Date. Your Pell Grant will not be automatically adjusted for additional course registrations that take palce after this date.

How to Appeal:
If you register or modify your course schedule after the Pell census date, you may appeal to have your Pell Grant eligiblility reviewed.

• Download the Pell Grant Appeal Form

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

• Targeted toward the neediest students.
• Source is from its own allocation so awards will vary from school to school.
• Limited to those who have not yet received bachelor's degrees.

For more information about Federal Grants, visit the U.S. Department of Education's Student Financial Assistance web site.

Minnesota State Grant

• Largest student grant program administered by the State. Minnesota
• Does not have to be repaid after you graduate (it is not a loan).
• Portable - can apply to more than one school.
• Award amounts vary from school to school.
• Student must meet the program eligibility requirements.

For more information on Minnesota State Grant Programs and eligibility requirements, please check the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office web site.

Minnesota Post-Secondary Child Care Grant

• For students who need assistance with child care expenses while attending school.
• The Child Care grant program requires a separate application.
• To qualify, the student must meet the program eligibility requirements.

For more information on Minnesota State Grant Programs and eligibility requirements, please check the following:

• Minnesota Higher Education Services Office web site
• Complete the Minnesota Post-Secondary Child Care Grant application
• Return the completed application to the Office of Student Financial Aid.

For Financial Aid questions, please contact the Gateway Student Services Center at 651-793-1414 or email through Ask Us.