Students at MSU may be eligible for several need-based grant options that are designed to help ease the cost of college. Grants can make a big difference in covering tuition, fees and other expenses. Unlike loans, grants don’t need to be repaid, making them an excellent way to cover college costs.
A Pell Grant is federal financial aid that helps eligible students pay for college and does not need to be repaid.
Students pursuing their first undergraduate degree who demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA may qualify.
Your Pell Grant amount is locked in based on your enrollment status as of the 5th day of the semester.
The SEOG is for students with significant financial need and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students who show exceptional financial need based on their FAFSA results may qualify — submitting early gives you a better chance before funds run out.
Awards range from $100 to $1,000 per year and require at least half-time enrollment (6+ credits per semester).
The TEACH Grant provides up to $4,000 per year to students who plan to teach in high-need subject areas at schools that serve low-income students — but it comes with a required teaching commitment.
Students must complete the FAFSA, meet federal and university eligibility, be enrolled in a TEACH-eligible program, and complete annual counseling and a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve.
To keep the grant from becoming a loan, recipients must:
To receive and keep your TEACH Grant, you must:
The Minnesota State Grant helps eligible Minnesota residents pay for college. It provides money that does not need to be repaid and can be used at approved public and private schools in Minnesota.
To qualify, students must meet Minnesota residency requirements.
Grant amounts vary based on financial need and FAFSA results. The grant is tied to Federal Pell Grant eligibility.
This grant helps Minnesota college students who have children pay for child care while they attend school. It is administered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and awarded through participating colleges.
To qualify, you must:
Important: Full eligibility criteria are available on the Office of Higher Education—Postsecondary Child Care Grant website.
You can receive up to $6,500 per eligible child per academic year. The award amount depends on:
The award cannot exceed 40 hours of child care per week per eligible child.
If you received this grant last year and are still eligible, you may receive it again—if funds are available. You must submit a new application each year by August 15 to be considered.
These grants support student teachers in Minnesota's teacher preparation programs.
Explore grants through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
A Pell Grant is federal financial aid that helps eligible students pay for college and does not need to be repaid.
Students pursuing their first undergraduate degree who demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA may qualify.
Your Pell Grant amount is locked in based on your enrollment status as of the 5th day of the semester.
The SEOG is for students with significant financial need and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students who show exceptional financial need based on their FAFSA results may qualify — submitting early gives you a better chance before funds run out.
Awards range from $100 to $1,000 per year and require at least half-time enrollment (6+ credits per semester).
The TEACH Grant provides up to $4,000 per year to students who plan to teach in high-need subject areas at schools that serve low-income students — but it comes with a required teaching commitment.
Students must complete the FAFSA, meet federal and university eligibility, be enrolled in a TEACH-eligible program, and complete annual counseling and a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve.
To keep the grant from becoming a loan, recipients must:
To receive and keep your TEACH Grant, you must:
The Minnesota State Grant helps eligible Minnesota residents pay for college. It provides money that does not need to be repaid and can be used at approved public and private schools in Minnesota.
To qualify, students must meet Minnesota residency requirements.
Grant amounts vary based on financial need and FAFSA results. The grant is tied to Federal Pell Grant eligibility.
This grant helps Minnesota college students who have children pay for child care while they attend school. It is administered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and awarded through participating colleges.
To qualify, you must:
Important: Full eligibility criteria are available on the Office of Higher Education—Postsecondary Child Care Grant website.
You can receive up to $6,500 per eligible child per academic year. The award amount depends on:
The award cannot exceed 40 hours of child care per week per eligible child.
If you received this grant last year and are still eligible, you may receive it again—if funds are available. You must submit a new application each year by August 15 to be considered.
These grants support student teachers in Minnesota's teacher preparation programs.
Explore grants through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Emergency Grant Program provides quick financial support to students facing unexpected expenses, helping them stay in school and on track to graduate.
