Emergency Grants and Assistance
BackThe information below is provided by the CARE Education Team.
Listed resources are specific to Minnesota, but not exhaustive. By providing this information, Hennepin Technical College does not assume responsibility for the quality provided by the agencies or websites.
Emergency Grants
Hennepin Tech Crisis Grant
Hennepin Technical College has assistance available for students facing unexpected financial emergencies during the academic year. The crisis grants were created to help students stay in college and achieve their educational goals. Funds are dispersed on a first come, first served basis to eligible students while funds last.
BEAM Emergency Grant
Thanks to an allocation of $2.25 million dollars in the 2023 legislative session, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are able to offer direct emergency grants to students each year of the biennium. This funding aims to ease financial burdens and ensure that students can focus on their education without additional stress. Students can now apply for emergency grants to assist with various needs though a simple electronic application. Whether it's food insecurity, housing insecurity, transportation, or other unexpected expenses, this grant program is designed to provide support where it's needed most. Click the "apply" button below to complete the application.
Emergency Student Aid
UNCF Emergency Student Aid (ESA) helps students stay in college and complete their degrees by offering financial assistance to those that qualify.
Emergency Assistance
CEAP (Community Emergency Assistance Program)
CEAP (Community Emergency Assistance Programs) was founded in 1970 as a food shelf responding to the growing need for human services in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Hennepin County Emergency Programs
When Hennepin County residents are in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety, the county may be able to help by providing short-term aid.
Minneapolis City of Lakes Community Support
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United Way 211
Call 211 or web search for referrals on almost any topic. When using the website, enter the topic you are interested in or scroll down the list of topics and enter your county. You will be given a list of agencies in your area who deal with your topic of interest. A great "one stop shopping" site.