Minnesota State Financial Aid
State Financial Aid for College...
Just as there is federal Financial Aid for College, the state of Minnesota also offers different forms of Minnesota state Financial Aid for College in the form of Minnesota specific student loans, Minnesota specific grants, Minnesota specific scholarships, and other state of Minnesota specific aid programs.Just as you must file FAFSA for federal Financial Aid for College, the state of Minnesota also requires you to file the FAFSA form for consideration of Minnesota state aid programs. Essentially by filing your FAFSA, you kill two birds with one stone. When you submit the FAFSA to the US Department of Education, they will simply forward your information on the FAFSA to the Minnesota student financial assistance agency.
It is extremely important to note that each state has a different FAFSA submission deadline, and if you miss this deadline you will NOT be eligible to receive ANY state financial aid for the entire academic year.
If you submit your FAFSA by March 1, you will be in time for all state deadlines (other than Michigan).
After filing your FAFSA by the Minnesota state deadline, you may also be required to fill out additional forms, or submit additional information, which is why it is important for you to contact the Minnesota State Higher Education Agency to make sure you have all your bases covered.
Below you will find the state aid contact information for the state of Minnesota:
Minnesota Higher Education Services Office
Suite 400, Capitol Square Bldg.
550 Cedar Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2292
(800) 657-3866
Department of Children, Families and Learning
712 Capitol Square Building
550 Cedar Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
(612) 296-6104
Minnesota Private College Council
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
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