State wide Programs
University of Minnesota Promise Scholarship (U Promise)
Available to Minnesota residents with family incomes below $120,000. The Promise covers four or more semesters and can be used at University of Minnesota for the general education requirements needed for a Bachelor’s degree. Must enroll full time to receive the Promise.
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Contact the appropriate UM campus:
Crookston
(800) 862-6466
Duluth
(800) 232-1339
Morris
(888) 866-3382
Rochester
(507) 258-8457
Twin Cities
(612) 624-1111
Local
Austin Assurance Scholarship
The Hormel Foundation Austin Assurance Scholarship is an opportunity for graduates of Austin Public Schools and Pacelli Catholic Schools working towards an approved program of study at Riverland Community College. Students can use this opportunity for up to 5 years after graduating from high school. Students must be a resident of the Austin Publics Schools district and meet certain academic criteria in order to qualify for the scholarship. This scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees of up to 65 credits, and includes a stipend for needed books and materials. The scholarship amount will vary for each student and will pay for up to 100% of tuition and fees that are not funded by federal grants, state grants, or other scholarship funds.
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Contact information
Katelyn Flatness, Riverland CC
Academic Advisor for The Hormel Foundation Austin Assurance Scholarship
(507) 433-0636
katelyn.flatness@riverland.edu
The Power of YOU (POY)
Available to financial aid-eligible graduates of Saint Paul or Minneapolis public schools, Brooklyn Center Secondary, Columbia Heights High School, Henry Sibley High School, Richfield High School, Robbinsdale Cooper High School, Roseville Area High School, Simley High School, South St. Paul Secondary, or Woodbury High School who meet income requirements and take the Accuplacer. The Promise covers four semesters and can be used at Saint Paul College or Minneapolis Community and Technical College for a vocational award or for the general education requirements needed for an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the Promise provides supports including career services, counseling and mentoring and has a privately funded incentive program assists students with the cost of books, transportation, meal cards and personal emergency use. Students must apply in their senior year of high school and must enroll full time to receive the Promise.
For more information visit
saintpaul.edu/admissions/power-of-you-program
Contact information
Sarah Butler, Program Director
(651) 846- 1325
You can also visit
minneapolis.edu/admissions/poweryou-poy
Contact Information
Arcelle Taylor, The Power of YOU Director
(612) 659-6171