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Postsecondary Child Care Grant Program

Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026
Closes: 12/31/2026

The Postsecondary Child Care Grant Program is available to Minnesota residents to offset out-of-pocket child care expenses while attending classes. Undergraduate or graduate students at participating Minnesota schools are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Minnesota
  • Undergraduate or graduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree
  • Attending school in Minnesota
  • Parent of a child age 12 or younger ( or age 14 or younger if the child has a disability) and currently paying outof-pocket for child care expenses
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MN
    Situation
    Parent

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