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Resources for Undocumented Students
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The MN Dream Act
Apply for the MN Dream Act
The MN Dream Act will provide certain benefits to undocumented students who meet the following criteria:
- Attended a Minnesota high school for at least 3 years; and
- Graduated from a Minnesota high school or earned a GED in Minnesota; and
- Registered with the U.S. Selective Service (applies only to males 18 to 25 years old); and
- Provide documentation to show they have applied for lawful immigration status but only if a federal process exists for a student to do so (does not include applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). There is currently not a federal process in place, so this documentation is not currently required.
Students who meet the criteria in the MN Dream Act will be eligible for the following benefits:
- In-state resident tuition rates at public colleges and universities.
- State financial aid is available to students who meet state residency requirements.
- Privately funded financial aid through public colleges and universities.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education Resources for Undocumented Students
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Paying For College
Scholarships are awarded based on a student's academic or athletic achievement, cultural or religious background, or special skills and talents.
While you might wonder how to find scholarships, in reality the majority of students receive scholarships given to them from the institution they attend. An institution might offer you a scholarship when you apply. Or, you might need to complete a separate application to receive an institutional scholarship.
View a partial list of scholarships offered by Minnesota institutions.
Search some of these national scholarship links.
Minnesota state government scholarships for specific student groups:
- Minnesota Indian Scholarship
- Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Minnesota Educational Assistance for War Orphans
- Minnesota Veterans' Dependents Assistance Program
- Education Vouchers for Former Youth In Care
- Other Minnesota financial aid programs specific to students from special circumstances
Before you accept any scholarships, review these scholarship tips. In addition be wary of any scholarship search companies charging fees, guaranteeing scholarships, and asking for your credit card or checking account information to receive a scholarship.
