Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

 

If you have questions about this program, please contact the staff member listed on this page via email. If a staff member is not listed, please email financialaid.ohe@state.mn.us and provide a detailed description of your question.

Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

In an effort to provide students with intellectual and developmental disabilities with financial assistance for tuition and fees, the Minnesota Legislature established the Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID Grant) program.

Who is Eligible?

To qualify for this program, a student must:

• Be enrolled in and attending an eligible comprehensive transition program.
• Have tuition and fees not covered by the Federal Pell Grant, State Grant, or institutional aid.
• Be a Minnesota resident.
• File a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or MN Dream Act

What Schools are Eligible?

Bethel University
Central Lakes College
Ridgewater Community College

How Much Money Can You Get?

Funds may varying from one year to the next year.  Awards are equally distributed among eligible students at eligible and participating institutions.

What is the Application Process?

Students should contact the program at the institution.

Who do I Contact with Questions?

Students should contact the program at the institution

Bethel University BUILD Program
Phone: 651.635.8799
Email: build-program@bethel.edu

Central Lakes College Occupational Skills Program
Phone: 218.855.8075
Email: psloan@clcmn.edu

Ridgewater College Occupational Skills Program
Phone: 320.222.8041
Email: benjamin.larson@ridgewater.edu

Related Reports

• Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Report, 2024
• Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Report, 2023
• Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Report, 2022
• Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Report, 2021
• Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Report, 2020
• Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Report, 2019