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Power of YOU

The Power of YOU program was established in 2006 for graduates of St. Paul or Minneapolis public or charter high schools. The award provides full tuition and fees on a last dollar basis for students attending St. Paul College or Minneapolis Community and Technical College. High school graduates must also meet income requirements. The program is funded by St. Paul College, Minneapolis Technical and Community College, and a Minnesota State Grant surplus.

Year the Program was Founded 

2006

Promise Typology Category 

Last-dollar community college programs

State 

Minnesota

Residency Requirement 

N/A

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

Two or More High Schools

Type of Award 

Financial Award

Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

Yes

Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

No

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

Last Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

Does not require

Sponsored by Single Agency 

No

Program Offers Support Services 

No