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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is opening its doors and hearts to help college students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The 53 campuses will make every effort to expedite the enrollment process and to personalize advising to determine the best possible arrangement.

Katrina Student Relief

TUITION SUPPORT

College and university officials will work with displaced students to help them enroll and obtain assistance. To discuss your situation, your interests, available funding, and eligibility call 1.800.456.8519 or ask a question online.

Financial aid

If you were awarded federal financial aid to attend a Gulf States college or university, your aid will follow you if you attend a Minnesota State College or University. If you were not awarded aid prior to the flood, you may be eligible for special funding. Call (1.800.456.8519) or ask a question and our staff will help you research financial aid opportunities.

Financial Aid Announcements
This link will take you to the Department of Education's Federal Financial Student Aid site for the latest announcements regarding Hurricane Katrina information.

Federal Student aid General Questions

Tuition deferrals

To ensure you are enrolled and able to continue your education as quickly as possible, college and university officials will work with you to defer tuition payments until your sources of aid are reestablished or new sources are located. Call (1.800.456.8519) or ask a question and our staff will help you research tuition deferral opportunities.

Scholarships

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Foundation is organizing a special scholarship fund to assist students enrolled at colleges and universities now closed by hurricane damage who are temporarily enrolling in one of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. The fund will assist eligible students with education related expenses in the immediate terms (fall 2005, spring 2006).

Financial assistance to eligible students in need will occur on a one-time basis with maximum awards of $5000 per person. Need and award determinations will be made on campus by student life and financial aid advisors. Call (1.800.456.8519) or ask a question and our staff will help you research scholarship opportunities.

Other Assistance for Educational Expenses

New financial assistance programs are emerging to help students continue their education. Call (1.800.456.8519) or ask a question and our staff will help you research special funding opportunities.

US Colleges and Universities Info On Special Financial Assistance
Non-Federal Sources of Assistance
Online Resources