Financial aid for non-degree students
The following options may be available if you are not currently admitted to a degree or eligible certificate program:
College of Continuing Education (CCE) Financial Resources Wizard
This interactive tool provides information on financial aid and other options for non-degree students who are taking classes without being admitted to a degree or eligible certificate program. Resources may include scholarships, grants, loans, employer tuition benefits, funding from government agencies, and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit.
Prerequisite courses
If you are a non-degree student who is taking courses that are prerequisites for admission into a degree program, you may be eligible for some federal student loans.
Private loans
You may be eligible to borrow a loan through a private lending institution. Visit the Private alternative loans page to research private loan options and to use the FastChoice selection tool.
University of Minnesota Undergraduate Scholarship Search
You can look for scholarships specifically for non-degree students once you have initiated your University student Internet account.
