Start the application process for federal and state aid programs by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Aid Programs (Grants, Loans, Work-Study):

• Federal PELL Grant (PELL)
• Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work Study (FWS)
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan (SUB)
• Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (UNSUB)
• Federal Parent Loan for Students (PLUS)

State Aid Programs (Grants, Work-Study):

• Minnesota State Grant (MNSG)
• Minnesota State Work Study (SWS)
• Post-Secondary Child Care Grant
• Minnesota GI Bill

North Hennepin Community College Scholarships

Scholarships offered through NHCC Foundation range from $250 to $5,000 per year.

Other Scholarships

Below is a list of free scholarship search sites to help identify additional aid opportunities.

• College Board Scholarship Search Service
• FastWEB Scholarship Search Service

Aid for Students with Special Circumstances

Several aid programs support students based on life circumstances, public service or other affiliations.

• Public Safety Officer's Survivor Grant
• Grants for dislocated workers
• Minnesota Educational Assistance for War Orphans
• Minnesota Veterans' Dependents Assistance Program
• Education Vouchers for Former Youth in Care
• Minnesota Scholarships for Blind Minnesotans

American Indian (Scholarships)

State, federal and tribal scholarship resources are available at:

• American Indian College Fund
• Bureau of Indian Education
• Minnesota Indian Scholarship

Non-Minnesota Residents

Visit the Department of Education site of your state of residence.

Other types of financial aid

From grants to tax benefits, information on additional forms of assistance is available.

Alternative loan options are available, but should only be considered after federal loan options have been exhausted.