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Types of Financial Aid

Anoka Technical College participates in a variety of federal and state student financial aid programs. These programs fall into the following categories.

Grants

A grant is a type of financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Award amounts are based on enrollment levels for each semester. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for all grants. 

  • Pell Grant - A federal need-based grant awarded to students who have not received a bachelor's degree.
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) - A federal grant for Pell-eligible students with exceptional financial need. Limited funds are available so complete the FAFSA early.
  • Minnesota State Grant - A state need-based grant awarded to Minnesota residents who have not attempted more than four academic years of post secondary education. Completion of the State Grant Questionnaire is required in addition to a completed FAFSA.
  • Post Secondary Child Care Grant - A state need-based grant to assist students with child care costs. Completion of the Post Secondary Child Care Grant Application is required in addition to a completed FAFSA. Please stop by the Financial Aid Office for more information.
  • Academic Competitiveness Grant - A federal grant awarded to full-time, Pell-eligible students who completed a rigorous high school program of study on or after January 1, 2005, and who are working toward an AAS degree. An official, final high school transcript must be submitted to the Anoka Technical College Financial Aid Office in addition to a completed FAFSA.
Loans

Loans are a type of financial aid that requires repayment. All applicants for loans, except parents applying for PLUS loans, are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Loan eligibility cannot be determined until the information from the FAFSA is returned to our office by the federal processor and has been reviewed.  Students must be registered for and attending six or more credits each semester to be eligible for federal and state loan programs. More detailed information along with a Lender List and Application is available at our Loans page.

Work Study

Work study is a form of financial aid paid to a student as wages from working at an on-campus job. A minimum of six credits each semester is required for the work study program. Please follow the directions included with your Financial Aid Award Letter to apply for current work study employment opportunities.

Scholarships

A scholarship is a type of financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Students may apply for scholarships to help cover their cost of education. These scholarships are provided to studetns by the college or by outside contributors based on criteria determined by the donor.

Scholarships from the Anoka Technical College Foundation are available to continuing Anoka Technical College students who will be enrolled during the upcoming semester. Scholarships will be awarded by the Scholarship Committee and will be based on a combination of your Anoka Technical College GPA, personal essays, a teacher recommendation and financial need. Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office beginning in the middle of the semester.