UMN Crookston Financial Aid & Scholarships

🌞 Happy FAQ Friday! We hope you’ve been enjoying the sunshine we've finally been getting!

As new students gear up for the Fall 2025 term, we've been getting a lot of questions about work-study—specifically, what it is and who qualifies.

Here’s a quick breakdown to help clear things up! And if this sparks even more questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always happy to help!

📞 218-281-8550
📧 [email protected]

It’s FAQ Friday, and we’re tackling TWO very common questions in the world of Financial Aid today!

The Cost of Attendance can be a confusing concept for students and families because it is fairly complex, but understanding the what and how behind it can make a big difference.

As always, if you have questions about today's FAQ or a completely new question, drop a comment or reach out to us and we'd be happy to help!

📞 218-281-8550
📧 [email protected]

💸 FAQ Friday! 💸

This week, we're breaking down the key differences between private and federal loans. Whether you're a first-time applicant or looking for ways to renew your aid, we're here to help!

Drop your financial aid questions in the comments below, and let’s get them answered!

📞 218-281-8550
📧 [email protected]

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity! 🎓

​The Lacek Group is offering two $5,000 scholarships to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students residing in Minnesota. One scholarship is designated for a high school senior, and the other for a college student. The scholarships are intended for students majoring in fields related to marketing, communications, business, finance, creative arts, analytics, or computer science

To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC) student
- Be a Minnesota resident
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time student at a university or accredited arts school (MCAD, Dunwoody, or similar) in Minnesota or Wisconsin
- Must major in computer programming, creative arts, data/statistics, marketing, business, communications, finance, or program/project management.
- Be in good academic standing

For more information and to apply, head to https://scholarship.lacek.net/ 💻

📅 Deadline: May 31, 2025
Notification: Recipients will be selected and informed by June 27, 2025

🚨 It's FAQ Friday again! 🚨

Do you have questions about financial aid? Whether you're a returning student or just starting your journey, we've got the answers you need.

Drop your questions in the comments or check out today’s FAQ below! 👇

📞 218-281-8550
📧 [email protected]

Attention students planning to enroll in the Summer 2025 semester! 🌞📚

It’s important to start the process now to ensure everything is in place before the semester begins. Preparing ahead of time can help you avoid any last-minute stress!

Contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships if you have any questions that come up.

📞 218-281-8550
📧 [email protected]

🎉 Introducing "FAQ Fridays"! 🎉

Every Friday, we’ll answer the most common questions about financial aid, scholarships, loans, and more!

Have a question? Drop it in the comments or send us a message — it could be featured next week!

Stay tuned every Friday for helpful answers and tips! 💸

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

We hope you had a wonderful Spring Break and are ready to jump back into classes! Remember, the Financial Aid Office is here to help if you need assistance with your financial aid or have any questions.

Wishing you good luck and success as you continue this semester! 🍀📚

Happy Spring Break, everyone! 🌞🌸

Quick reminder for students planning to enroll in the Summer 2025 Semester! 📣

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships:
📞 Call us at 218-281-8550
📧 Email us at [email protected]
Or stop by in person—we’re here to help!

🌟 Golden Eagles 🌟

Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 Specialty Scholarship is MAY 1ST, 2025!

Need something productive to do during Spring Break next week? Add this to your to-do list! 📅

Hey students from Kelliher, Blackduck, Red Lake, Bemidji, Cass Lake, Laporte and Walker-Hackensack-Akeley - Here is a scholarship opportunity for you!

Who can apply?
- Applicant's parent or guardian must be a member of Beltrami Electric Cooperative
- Student graduating in 2025

Award amount: Seven $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 1, 2025

Scholarships SCHOLARSHIPS Beltrami Electric Cooperative and its Board of Directors are pleased to be able to award scholarships annually to deserving students attending seven area high schools in our service area. In addition, one At-Large Scholarship will be awarded annually. ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025! Beltrami E...

Golden Eagles! Don't forget to complete your application for Specialty Scholarships for 2025-2026!

Apply by May 1, 2025.

Applying for specialty scholarships is easy! Just one application connects you to 100+ unique scholarships designed just for Golden Eagles. 🦅

📅 Deadline: May 1, 2025
🔗 Apply here: https://z.umn.edu/specialtyscholarships

It takes less than 20 minutes—your future self will thank you!

Attention Students! Scholarship opportunity available!

The Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice offers scholarships to individuals who have demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing peace and social justice through justice-oriented projects, standing up for their convictions, or displaying ongoing leadership within a peace or justice organization.

Three to five scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $2,500–$5,000. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

Applicant must be a resident of (or currently attending school in) Minnesota

Applicant must have received a high school diploma or GED before the due date of this application. (The 2025 scholarship is NOT available to current high school students)

Scholarship finalists must be available for an interview

Applications are due by Monday March 17, 2025

For more information visit the following website:

Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice The Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice offers scholarships to students who demonstrate a commitment to peace and justice.

Looking ahead to Spring semester - mark your calendar for these important financial aid dates!

Break is a great time to check off a few of those "to-do" items! If you haven't already completed the 2025-2026 Specialty Scholarship application, we would encourage you to do so!

This is a wonderful opportunity for a chance to receive additional scholarships for the 2025-2026 Academic Year!

Deadline to apply: May 1, 2025

Are you interested in Studying Abroad this May in London & Paris? If so, don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

The Study Abroad Scholarship application is currently open. The deadline to apply is February 2, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of others, the RiverView Foundation offers scholarships for area students pursuing healthcare careers! Applications are due Friday, Nov. 15.
https://www.riverviewhealth.org/news/releases/riverview-foundation-announces-spring-scholarship-opportunities/

Gear up to complete your 2025-2026 FAFSA in the coming months! If you have any questions or need assistance, please let us know.