Grants for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID Grant)
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
Covers tuition and fees left after Pell, State Grant and school aid for students in comprehensive transition programs at Minnesota colleges.
- How much
- Remaining tuition and fees, up to an annual maximum set by OHE
- Who qualifies
- Only some students qualify. The official page explains who.
- Minnesota resident student; intellectual disability per 34 CFR 668.231 and current/former IDEA eligibility; enrolled in a CTP program at an eligible Minnesota institution; HS graduate/GED or 17+; satisfactory academic progress; not in default.
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Apply any time Priority: FAFSA/alternative application complete before July 1 of the academic year (July 1, 2026 for 2026-27); later applicants may be added if funds remain.
- How to apply
- File the FAFSA (or the Minnesota Alternative State Financial Aid Application if undocumented) before July 1 for priority
- Enroll in a CTP program
- The college identifies applicants and calculates the grant
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (ohe.mn.gov) and page 2
The details
For Minnesota resident students with an intellectual disability (as defined in federal rules; currently or formerly eligible for special education under IDEA) enrolled in a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) program at an eligible Minnesota institution. Award = program tuition and fees minus Pell, State Grant and institutional aid actually received, up to a maximum OHE sets each year by August 15 based on funds; minimum $50 per term.
More money from Minnesota
- Minnesota Student Teacher Grants (Shortage Areas and Underrepresented Student Teachers)Up to $7,500 (one-time, for the student teaching term)
- Minnesota State GrantVaries by need and cost; formula uses up to $18,071 (4-year) or $7,340 (2-year) tuition and fees plus a $12,690 living allowance (2026-27), minus family share and Pell
- North Star PromiseUp to 100% of remaining tuition and mandatory fees (last-dollar, no fixed cap)
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
- Should I file the FAFSA if I don't think I'll qualify?
- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
- How to save on textbooks: free, rented and cheaper options
We list programs; we don't decide who gets them. Always check the official page before you apply. Spot something wrong? Tell us.