A grant is a financial award given to an individual for a specific purpose. Grants do not need to be repaid and can be used towards your education.
You are automatically considered for the following grant awards when one of our counselors prepares your financial aid package. International students are not eligible for grants or federal/state loans.
Note: You must submit the FAFSA and the St. Kate’s Financial Aid Application. For priority consideration, apply by April 15.
| Name of award | Amount | Eligibility criteria |
|---|---|---|
| St. Catherine Grant | Varies by need | Need as established on the FAFSA |
| Allis Foundation Grant | Up to $2,000 per year | Academic excellence; need as established on the FAFSA |
| Minnesota State Grant | Up to $12,536 per year based on 2019–20 funding | Minnesota residency; need as established on the FAFSA; subject to legislative change |
| Federal Pell Grant | $623–$6,195 per year based on 2019–20 funding | Need as established on the FAFSA |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) | Up to $2,000 per year | Need as established on the FAFSA |
| St. Kate's Parent Partnership Grant | Varies; amount covers origination and default fees on amount of PLUS loan up to cost of attendance | Available only to those utilizing the Federal Parent PLUS loan |