April 11, 2012
MPA students who are planning to take Summer@MPA classes may be eligible for a grant of up to $1,000 to assist with class fees. The grants are available through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education 2012 Summer Academic Enrichment Program! This program is made possible by the Federal College Access Challenge Grant Program.
The Summer Academic Enrichment program will provide stipends on a first-come, first-serve basis, to cover all or a portion of the direct cost for students in grades 3-11 to attend eligible summer academic enrichment programs during the summer of 2012. A list of eligible programs for summer 2012 will be available February 7, 2012.
Who is eligible?
- If you are a MN resident attending an eligible summer enrichment program, and
- You are eligible for free or reduced priced lunches*, and
- You are currently in grades 3-11, and
- If you are in grades 7-11 you must either have an overall “C” average or its equivalent for the most recently recorded academic term in the subject area applicable to the summer program you wish to attend*, and
- Funds are still available.
What is the amount of stipend?
The Summer Enrichment stipend will cover the cost of the summer program up to a maximum amount of $1,000. Students will only be able to receive one stipend.
What is the deadline date?
The deadline date is established by the summer program until all funds have been awarded out to students.
How will I know if I was approved?
The summer program will notify you of your eligibility for an award from the Summer Academic Enrichment Program.
What is the Application Process?
You should apply directly to the eligible summer program. The summer program will complete the online application for a stipend from the Summer Academic Enrichment Program. Funds will be processed and will go directly to the eligible summer program.
*Documentation Needed.
You will need to provide the summer program with documentation from a school official that you are eligible for free or reduced price lunches. And if you are in grades 7-11 you will need to provide the summer program with documentation that you have either an overall “C” average or its equivalent for the most recently recorded academic term in the subject area applicable to the summer program you wish to attend.
