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.