Financial aid

Apply for Aid

  • FAFSA on-line
  • School Code: 003969
  • Priority deadlines:
  • March 1, Incoming Freshmen
  • April 1, Returning students
  • Details...

Not sure if you qualify for financial aid? Every student who completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is eligible for some form of assistance. Take advantage of the benefits open to you, by completing the FAFSA as early as possible after January 1 each year. For more about the specific sources and types of aid, drill through the "What's inside" links at left. Use the Quick Links on the right to learn how your student status qualifies you for aid opportunities and tax advantages, in addition to other essential resources.

Aid sources

Once your FAFSA results are received by the University, you will be awarded financial aid, according to your eligibility. You are considered first for gift aid, then work-study (if requested on the FAFSA or earned last year), and last, loans, from one or more of the following sources:

Grants, waivers, and education benefits

Grant awards are based on your financial need as calculated by a federally-mandated formula and other eligibility as determined by the University of Minnesota. Tuition waivers and education benefits may have additional eligibility requirements or applications.

Scholarships

University, college, and departmental scholarships, national and local awards; resources for searching and tips for successful application

Work-study

Federal or state funds that are paid as a wage

Loans

University-based, federal, state, and private loans