Scholarship & Grant Opportunities

There are many scholarships available to Rasmussen College students. Our staff will help you look at all the options and establish your best chances for receiving assistance through a scholarship.

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Please contact the campus nearest you for more information.

Available Scholarships & Grants

Early Enrollment Tuition Grant -- High School Seniors, don't miss the scholarship deadlines! Earn up to $10,000 in a grant or scholarship. You must meet one of two early enrollment deadlines to qualify for this program.

Early Enrollment Deadlines:

  • Tier I - January 30th
  • Tier II - May 30th

Contact an Admissions Representative at (888) 549-6755 for details and an application.

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Early Enrollment Scholarship program

On-Time Graduation Scholarship -- Rasmussen College is committed to helping students get their degree and start their new careers as quickly as possible. To help our students reach that goal faster, Rasmussen offers two scholarships that reward students for their efforts to graduate on time.

Students who take 13 or more credits a quarter will receive a $500 Accelerated Graduation Scholarship each quarter. Additionally, students who take 9-12 credits per quarter will be eligible for a $300 On-Time Graduation Scholarship each quarter.

Students who start in February, May, August or November and take 7 or 8 credits will receive a $200 On-Time Graduation Scholarship in their first quarter. Over the course of a Bachelor's degree program, these scholarships could equate up to $6,000.

To learn more about this scholarship or other scholarship opportunities, call (888)5-RASMUSSEN and speak with a Financial Advisor today.

Dollars for Scholars -- Rasmussen College is a Dollars for Scholars partner, matching up to $500 in Dollars for Scholars awards per student. Dollars for Scholars is a volunteer-operated community scholarship foundation. Managed by a Board of Trustees, the purpose of Dollars for Scholars is to raise funds for local scholarships and grant awards to deserving local students.

Wisconsin Resident Grant -- Wisconsin residents who graduated from high school in the past three years and who meet acceptance criteria at the Minnesota Rasmussen College locations may be eligible to receive a Wisconsin Resident Grant. This grant is awarded based upon financial need. Determination of the award utilizes Minnesota State Grant calculation. Students may receive an award amount between $0 and $6,435 during any nine month period. Amounts are designated for tuition only. Students enrolled in an online program are not eligible for the Wisconsin Resident Grant.

Contact the Rasmussen College campus nearest you for more information.

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MINNESOTA -- T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MINNESOTA is a scholarship program intended to provide opportunities for early childhood and school-age care professionals interested in increasing their levels of education,compensation and commitment to the field.

The T.E.A.C.H. scholarship provides program recipients with assistance in paying for tuition and book purchases, as well as a travel stipend and paid release time. Recipients may also be awarded a bonus upon successful completion of their T.E.A.CH. contract. (Benefits vary according to scholarship type.)

Who is eligible for T.E.A.C.H. scholarships?

These scholarships are for early childhood or school-age professionals who have worked for at least six months in a licensed or regulated child care program in Minnesota and are:

  • Working at least 15 hours per week directly with children for a minimum of 720 hours per year.
  • Accepted into an approved Minnesota college and moving toward a degree in child development or early childhood, or those pursuing a National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).

Contact:
Christina Schwartz
T.E.A.C.H. Program Coordinator
651-290-9704 *109

Web Resources for Scholarships

There are many scholarship search engines available on the web: fastweb.com and finaid.org are excellent resources students may use free of charge for scholarship searches and information.

Please be aware that although there are many legitimate scholarship search sites on the Internet, there are also many sites that could be referred to as scams.

Note: If a scholarship site requires a payment or a commitment that will result in charges later on, search for a new site.

The first letter in FAFSA stands for FREE. Don’t pay for an application you can (and probably already did) fill out for free. There are many companies promising students and their families funding grants, scholarships and low-interest loans for a minimal payment of $30 to $100. In return for the payment, the family receives only the FAFSA application.

If you are uncertain about what search engine to use, or have received a mailing from a scholarship search company (or any company promising to assist you with financing your student’s college education) contact the Financial Aid Office immediately.

The following list identifies several scholarship websites and sources of information.  However, this list is not inclusive, and you are encouraged to seek scholarship funding from any available source.

Chela Money Matters Scholarship Program

Chela Education Financing™ is offering students a great opportunity for the best kind of financial aid - the kind they don't have to pay back. Through our $75,000 Money Matters Scholarship Program*, Chela Education Financing will be awarding 15 students - both undergraduate and graduate - each a $5,000 scholarship. To participate, write a short essay about how you plan to pay for your education, and then submit it online.

Learn more:
Chela Education Financing™ http://www.chelastudentloans.org/Scholarships/MoneyMatters/MMEligibility.asp

First in My Family Hispanic Scholarship

The Hispanic College Fund, Inc. (HCF) is a private non-profit organization founded in 1993 to develop the next generation of Hispanic business leaders in America by awarding scholarships to deserving Hispanic students. HCF accomplishes its mission by securing the funds needed to award financial assistance to students seeking to afford a higher education in academic disciplines leading to careers in business.

Learn more:
The Hispanic College Fund, Inc. www.hispanicfund.org

National Military Family Association Scholarship Fund

The National Military Family Association Scholarship Fund (NMFA): Serving the families of those who serve.

  • Mission : to serve the families of the seven uniformed services through education, information, and advocacy.

Learn more:
National Military Family Assoc. Scholarship Fund http://www.nmfa.org/programs/SpouseScholarship/index.php

Native American Scholarships

The Native American Scholarships website houses a large list of scholarships specifically geared toward Native American students. However, not all scholarships are restricted to Native Americans.

Learn more:
Native American Scholarships http://www.phx.devry.edu/financial_info/native_american_scholarships.asp

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