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    Postsecondary Child Care Grant

    Central Lakes College-Brainerd · College program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    Rolling deadline

    Checked against the official page on Nov 9, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This state-funded program helps students enrolled at the college cover the costs of child care while they pursue their education. Eligibility and award determinations are based on the results of the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Funding is limited, and applications are prioritized based on submission date and previous recipient status. Recipients must maintain their child care arrangements and promptly report any changes in providers or costs to the financial aid office to retain their funding. The grant is awarded directly to the student, who is responsible for using the funds to pay their chosen child care provider.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Minnesota
    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 2-year college, public college
    • Applicants must have child care expenses while enrolled in college and must have a child care provider selected to complete the application.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    No
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    No

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      Rolling deadline

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: First-come first-served; priority given to applicants on the waiting list by June 1st

    How to apply

    1. Complete the FAFSA first, then fill out the student section of the Postsecondary Child Care Grant Application online.
    2. Print the application for your child care provider to complete their section, and submit the fully signed document to the financial aid office by mail, fax, or email.
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    Provider and source

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    Central Lakes College-Brainerd
    Last verified
    Nov 9, 2026

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