Minnesota  Child  Care Grant
Type  of  award:  Scholarship, renewable.
Intended use: For undergraduate study at accredited postsecondary institution. Designated institutions: Eligible Minnesota schools.
Eligibility: Applicant must be residing in Minnesota. Basis for selection: Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
Additional  information:  Apply  at college's  financial  aid office. Award amount prorated upon enrollment. Award based on family income and  size. Eligibility  limited  to applicants with children  12 years or younger; maximum  of $2600  per
eligible child per academic year. Applicant cannot be receiving Aid to Families With Dependent Children, Minnesota Family Investment Program, or tuition reciproci ty, or be in default of loan. Those with bachelor's degree or eight semesters or 12 quarters of  credit, or equivalent, are not eligible.  Applicant
must be enrolled at least half-time in nonsectarian program and must be in good academic standing. Deadlines established by individual institution.
Amount  of award: $2,800
Number  of awards: 2,421
Number  of applicants: 2,863
Total amount awarded: $4,927,539
Contact:
Minnesota Office of Higher Education 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite  350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227 Phone: 800-657-3866
Web: www.ohe.slate.mn.us