The Alliss grant is an opportunity grant, designed to help adult learners begin college or return to college. The grant is not based on family income and is available to all new Minnesota community college students who qualify.
Grants are available to start school any term.
The grant is not reusable. If a student withdraws from a class under the Alliss grant program, that person cannot receive the grant again. They may be first-time community college enrollees who graduated from high school at least seven years ago, or former college students who haven't been in college for seven years. Recipients must not hold baccalaureate or higher degrees. Students already receiving financial aid or subsidized credit are excluded from the program.