Students from Minnesota who are undocumented or have an ineligible immigration status for federal financial aid can apply for state financial aid by accessing the . The MN Dream Act will provide aid opportunities to those who meet the residency requirements and other criteria.
Submitting the application as soon as possible ensures you receive first-come, first-served additional grant aid.
The online application through the State of Minnesota is available in both English and Spanish.
The MN Dream Act provides aid opportunities to undocumented students who meet the following criteria:
*applies only to male students born 1960 or after for those whose only way of establishing MN resident student status is via the MN Dream Act
The allows Minnesota students who are not eligible for federal financial aid to participate in the State of Minnesota financial aid programs. This can include:
NOTE: The fully online application is available in both English and Spanish. Once the application is submitted, the MN Office of Higher Education must verify your family income. If you need assistance, you may work with the St. Thomas Financial Aid Office.
This is gift aid that does not need to be repaid. The grant will vary based on income and credit level. For the 2025-26 school year, this grant is available for 6 full-time years of undergraduate education to complete one bachelor's degree. Students must submit the MN Dream Act Application by July 31, 2025 in order to be eligible for the 2025-26 school year.
This is an educational loan through the State of Minnesota, which offers competitive interest rates for students. Loans must be repaid once a student completes school or drops below half time. However, interest accrued on the loan must be paid quarterly while you are in school. A U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident cosigner is required.
Students with children under the age of 12 may qualify for this grant* to reimburse child care costs.
*requires second application