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Phone: 1-218-335-4200
Fax: 1-218-335-4209
School Code: 03096400
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Financial Aid Office assists students in obtaining financial resources necessary to attend college. The primary responsibility for paying for college expenses lies with the student.

Students that apply for their financial aid late will receive their funding late. Some funds are on a first come first serve basis and may not be available to students who do not apply early. It is strongly recommended that students begin the financial process in January, or at least four months prior to the start of the semester for which they are seeking aid. Students must re-apply for financial aid each year.

Financial Aid Application Process

Students should apply for Financial Aid as early as possible. Many of the funding sources are allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis. The required Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may be submitted after January 1st, or after income tax have been filed. All other Financial Aid sources may depend on the amount the student receives from Federal Pell. We strongly recommend that you see the Financial Aid staff member when starting this process.

The Financial Aid process includes the following steps:

  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  2. Complete the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Application, tribal scholarship applications and other supplemental applications.
  3. Other documentation may be requested.

Eligibility for Title IV Aid & Scholarships Administered by the College
The Student:

  1. Must be admitted as a regular student, enrolled in an approved program of study.
  2. Must meet the required LLTC Standard of Academic Progress.
  3. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  4. Who is in default on a Title IV education loan will not be eligible for Title IV Funds.
  5. Must have a completed Financial Aid file and must submit other documentation
  6. Requested by the Financial Aid staff.
  7. Must register with Selective Service if required (males between the ages of 18-25).
  8. Must be determined eligible on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students withdrawing or not attending may be required to repay a portion of their Financial Aid and may jeopardize further funding.

Special Note: A majority of financial aid assistance programs are based on financial need of the student and/or parents. Students seeking need-based aid must complete and submit the free application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA).

Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid (cumulative)

Students must meet all the following satisfactory academic progress standards to continue to receive financial aid:

  1. Qualitative Standard (GPA) Students must maintain a 1.65 grade point average in their first semester, a 1.75 grade point average their second semester, a 1.95 grade point average their third semester and a 2.0 grade average in their remaining semesters.
  2. Completion Ratio Student must successfully complete 70% of the total course work attempted at Leech Lake Tribal College.
  3. Duration of Eligibility A student is eligible for eight semesters of financial aid or 150% of their program, depending which comes first.

If you have questions regarding financial aid or want to know how to apply, contact the Financial Aid Office at 335-4224/4228.

Sample Academic Student Budget:
Number of Credits 12 credits 13 credits 14 credits 15 credits
Tuition ($140 per credit) $1,680 $1,820 $1,960 $2,100
Technology Fee $6 (per credit) $72 $78 $84 $90
Books & Supplies (depending on courses taken) $197 $248 $296 $323
Student Fee $25 (assessed to all students) $25 $25 $25 $25
Art Fee $50 per course (if taking an art course)        
Application Fee $15 (First-time students) $15 $15 $15 $15

Sources of Financial Aid:

The college participates in the following financial aid programs to assist students with the payment of tuition and fees and to assist with living expenses. Applications for all financial aid are available in the Office of Student Services.

Federal PELL Program (FAFSA)
The Federal Pell Program provides grants to eligible students. Income and other variables, such as family size, determine eligibility. These grants do not have to be repaid. The Federal Pell program provides the foundation for all other financial aid programs available to the student. Eligibility for Federal Pell is based on guidelines outlined in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you also may choose to complete the free application on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov., and assistance is available in the Office of Student Services.

A student must be an U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and be free from student loan default and/or owing a refund on a previous student grant. A male student must be registered for Selective Service, if required to do so. Financial need must be demonstrated for need-based programs.

Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG program provides additional funding to students with low family contribution to the cost of their schooling; eligibility for this program is based on Federal Pell eligibility and additional criteria established by the Department of Education and the College.

Federal Work Study
The Federal Work-Study program provides part-time employment opportunities for students who have demonstrated financial need. Work schedules are arranged in accordance with each student's academic class schedule. Applications are made through the Financial Aid Office and limited slots are available.

The Minnesota State Grant Program is to provide monetary assistance to eligible students who demonstrate financial need, in order to encourage their education at Minnesota postsecondary institutions of their choice.

    Student Eligibility
  • To be eligible for a State Grant, a student must: be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
  • be a Minnesota resident;
  • be an undergraduate student who has not received a baccalaureate degree;
  • not have completed the equivalent of four academic years of full-time postsecondary attendance;
  • be a graduate of a secondary school/GED recipient or be 17 years of age or older by June 30 of the academic year (high school students taking a college course under the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program are not eligible for a State Grant);
  • not owe the Agency for a State Grant overpayment;
  • not be in default on a student educational loan;

MN WORKSTUDY
Applications and eligibility information available in student services
MN POSTSECONDARY CHILD CARE GRANT PROGRAM
Applications and eligibility information available in student services


Leech Lake Tribal Grants and Other Tribal Scholarship Programs
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe manages its own scholarship sources for members of the Leech Lake Band. Many other tribes also manage their own scholarship programs. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.

American Indian College Fund
The College administers this scholarship; see Financial Aid Office for applications and additional information.

Veterans Benefits
Leech Lake Tribal College is approved for Veterans Educational Benefits by the Minnesota State Approving Agency.

Additional Sources
Additional private sources are available by direct application of the student to the scholarship sources. Information about these opportunities may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office and a link to www.fastweb.com, an automated scholarship search agent is provided on our web page.

Federal Student Aid - http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/
US Department of Education - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
American Indian College Fund - http://www.collegefund.org/
Internet Scholarship Search Service - http://www.fastweb.com/
Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program - https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/ssl/MISPApp/mispApp1.cfm