Scholarships & Grants

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
RAINY RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SCHOLARSHIPS
Various scholarships are available to RRCC students. Scholarships range in value from $100 to $3,500. They are provided by generous friends of the college, organizations, businesses, individuals, alumni, and the Rainy River Community College Foundation. To be eligible, students need to:

RRCC Registrar
1501 Highway 71
International Falls, Minnesota 56649
218-285-7722 or 218-285-2213

GRANTS
FEDERAL PELL GRANT - Pell Grants are awarded to students working toward a degree or certificate. The Federal Pell Grant varies based upon the number of credits for which a student registers. Full-time status is 12 credits. If you are enrolled for less than 12 credits, your Federal Pell Grant will be prorated.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (SEOG) - These are federal grants awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Awards range from $100 to $400 per academic year depending upon the availability of funds.

MINNESOTA STATE GRANTS - These grants are awarded to Minnesota high school graduates and residents who are undergraduates, and have not attended post-secondary instituions more than the equivalent of 10 semesters full-time. Students must be enrolled for 15 credits to be considered full-time for Minnesota Grant eligibility. If you enroll for less than 15 but more than 3 credits, your award will be prorated. Students who are delinquent in paying child support are not eligible for this grant.

ALLISS GRANT - One class absolutely free. This grant covers tuition and books (not fees) for one class up to five credits. You qualify for an ALLISS grant if : (1) you do no have a college degree; (2) you have been out of high school and not enrolled in college for at least seven years; (3) you enroll in a college course that is part of a degree program; (4) you are a legal Minnesota resident; (5) you will not receive any other grant or aid for these same credits. ALLISS Grants must be applied for at the Registration Office, 218-285-2207, prior to registration.