Minnesota Dream Act Application
Solicitud de la Ley Dream de Minnesota


Welcome to the Dream Act Application

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Welcome!

Completion of the MN Dream Act state financial aid application is required to determine your eligibility for Minnesota state financial aid programs. Your application will be processed by the MN Office of Higher Education.

The MN Dream Act application should only be used by undocumented students who are NOT citizens or eligible non-citizens of the United States. (Students who are citizens or eligible non-citizens should apply for financial aid using the FAFSA.)

MN Dream Act applicants must also meet the following requirements:

  • Attended a Minnesota high school for at least three school years
  • Graduated from a Minnesota high school or earned a GED in Minnesota
  • Registered with the Selective Service System when 18 to 25 years old (male applicants only)

You will NOT be able to:

  • Complete part of your application, save it and log back in to complete it
  • Submit corrections to your application after you have submitted it (you can contact our office to make corrections for you)

So, make sure you have the following documents/information with you when you start your application:

  • Social Security Number (if you have one)
  • Names and ages of all household members
  • Dates of birth for your parents (if applying as a dependent student)
  • Names and dates of attendance for all colleges attended after high school graduation
  • Copies of W-2 statements and/or 2020 federal income tax returns for you (and spouse, if married) and your parents (if applying as a dependent student). Include copies of tax Schedule 1, Schedule 2 and Schedules 3, if filed.
  • Amount of child support received or paid by you (and spouse, if married) and your parents (if applying as a dependent student)

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