Payment and Financial Aid Options
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Many students qualify for some type of financial aid. Learn more about:
Other types of aid include:
Keep in mind that most financial aid awards require that you enroll in a minimum number of credits in order to receive the award. The minimum number of credits varies depending on the type of award.
Filling out the FAFSA
You can apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students are encouraged to submit the FAFSA, even if they think they may not be eligible for aid. You should submit the FAFSA each year you're in college to continue to receive financial aid. The FAFSA application becomes available on October 1 every year.
See Steps to Receive Financial Aid
Work-study awards
What is work-study?
Work study is a state and federally funded program that supports part-time jobs for students who need help to meet the costs of attending college. These awards are used to pay student workers on campus. Most student jobs can use work-study funds, but you should check with each office when you apply for a position.
Scholarships & Emergency Funds
Undergraduate Scholarships
The undergraduate scholarship search provides an individualized list of scholarships that you are eligible to apply for based on your student profile.
Undergraduate Scholarship Search
More Scholarships & Where to Find Them
Student Emergency Funds
What are emergency funds?
The University of Minnesota has created emergency funds to assist and support University of Minnesota students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event that negatively and severely impacts their academic success.
Undergraduate Child Care Assistance
There are a number of child care assistance grants and other funding for undergraduate student parents.
Estimating College Costs & Paying Tuition
Understanding the Cost of Attendance
There are many costs associated with attending college. On the One Stop website, you can find more information on the Cost of Attendance, Tuition, and Fees as an undergraduate student.