Grants

Grants are gift awards based on need and are not repaid. Students apply for grants by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. Hibbing's 6-digit federal school code is 002355.

Available Federal Grants include:

Pell Grant

• must have earned a High School Diploma or equivalent to receive Federal aid
• must be an undergraduate student that has not earned a four-year degree
• may only receive a Pell grant for the equivalent of six full-time years 
• must be enrolled in at least one class and working toward an eligible certificate or degree at HCC 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

• must have earned a High School Diploma or equivalent to receive Federal aid
• awarded to high need students who are also eligible for a Pell Grant
• up to $600 per year 

Visit Student Aid on the Web from the U.S. Department of Education for more details on Federal Grants.

Available State Grants include:

Minnesota State Grant

• awarded to eligible Minnesota residents 
• must be an undergraduate student that has not earned a four-year degree
• awards are made to students enrolled 3 or more credits 
• award amounts vary by credit level 
• can receive grant for a maximum of 8 full-time semesters.

Post-Secondary Child Care Grant

• awarded to Minnesota residents that have daycare expenses 
• based on income, family size and credit level 
• must be enrolled for 6 or more credits 
• separate application required 
• student may not be receiving MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Program) funding 

See the MHESO Site for more details.

Alliss Grants

Alliss Foundation Grant

• a Minnesota resident 
• have been out of high school for at least seven years 
• either enrolling in college for the first time, or I have not been enrolled in any college for at least the past seven years 
• have not earned a bachelor's degree or higher 
• the selected course must be part of an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program. Certificate and diploma programs are ineligible as are on-the-job and customized training courses. 

Please note the following:

• An Alliss grant will be for one semester only. 
• The grant will be limited to one course. 
• An Alliss grant will cover tuition and books for up to five (5) credits.  
•  Other grants/waivers will be subtracted from the Alliss grant. 
• Applications are accepted only at the time of registration.

Get the Allis Grant Form