MSU-Northern Financial Aid Office: Grants

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Financial Aid Office
MSU-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
800.662.6132
406.265.3787
Fax:
406.265.3519

Location:
Cowan Hall Room 213

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Types of Aid

Types of Aid: Grants

There are several types of federal and state student aid grants.

Find out more about:

Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Pell Grants, unlike a loan, do not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. The maximum Pell Grant for the 2013-2014 award year is scheduled to be $5,645. You can receive one Pell Grant in an award year. How much you receive will depend on your cost of attendance, whether you are a full-time or part-time student, and whether you attend school for a full academic year or less. You may not receive Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time. Pell Grant funds will be credited to your expenses in the registration process in the Business Services office.
- You must submit a FAFSA each year to be considered for an award.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs) are awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need-those with the lowest Expected Family Contribution numbers.
- Federal Pell Grant recipients receive priority for FSEOG awards.
- FSEOG awards range from $100 to $2,000 a year.
- Your FAFSA should be submitted by Northern’s priority deadline of April 15th of each year to be considered for an award.
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Access Grants
- The Access Grant was established by the Student Assistance Foundation of Montana for Montana undergraduate students who do not meet the Federal definition of “need”. Currently, these funds are awarded initially to 1st year students who are not eligible for other grants. These funds will be credited to your student account.
- Funding is limited and awarded on need. Your FAFSA should be submitted by Northern’s priority deadline of April 15th of each year to be considered for an award.
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Montana Tuition Assistance Program (Baker Grants)
- The Baker Grant was established to help working Montana undergraduate students achieve their educational goals. Eligible students must meet established minimum income earned from work criteria and be enrolled full-time. Other awards will also be taken into account in determining eligibility. Funds will be credited to your student account.
- Your FAFSA should be submitted by Northern’s priority deadline of April 15th of each year to be considered for an award.
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Montana Higher Education Grants (MTHEG)
- A Montana Higher Education Grant is for undergraduates based on financial need. A MTHEG does not have to be paid back and the funds will be credited to your expenses in the Business Office. Recipients must be residents of Montana.
- Funding is limited and awarded on need. Your FAFSA should be submitted by Northern’s priority deadline of April 15th of each year to be considered for an award.
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