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This is aid you don’t repay.
North Star Promise Scholarship Program
American Indian Scholars Program
Financial Aid Submit the FAFSA
The most important step toward paying for college is applying for financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines eligibility for grants, scholarships, college work study, and/or loans.
UMD Federal School Code: 002388
Grants
Grants and waivers are gift aid that does not have to be repaid. You can be considered for the following federal, state, and University grants:
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) • Minnesota State Grant (Minnesota residents)
• U Promise Scholarship Program
New State Programs
If you are a Minnesota resident whose family makes under $80,000, you may be eligible for the North Star Promise Scholarship Program. Scan the QR code for more information.
This program provides a first-dollar tuition and fee-free pathway for Minnesotans eligible for resident tuition who are enrolled members or citizens of any federally recognized tribe or Canadian First Nation to attend the University of Minnesota. Students not eligible for resident tuition who are enrolled members or citizens of a Minnesota Tribal Nation are also eligible for the program. For more information and the application to apply, go to our UMD One Stop Student Services website.
Scholarships
Scholarships are gift aid and do not have to be paid back.
UMD awards over $15 million in institutional scholarships annually. Scan the QR code to check out our Admissions academic scholarships.
Scholarship opportunities also exist outside of financial aid from the college itself and private sources.
Scan the code to learn more and apply for FAFSA.
Find out more about additional grants and waivers available.
Bulldog Tip: Search for scholarships you might be eligible for through area businesses, your employer, banks, civic groups, and faith-based organizations.