Acts of Kindness (AoK) Grant

AoK was created to help students stay in college, because finishing will help secure a better financial future.

This grant is provided by the Kopp Family Foundation and the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.

How to apply

Counselors will meet with you to discuss eligibility; if you are eligible, an Inver Hills Counselor will assist you in filling out the online application and providing the required documentation of your expenses (eviction notice, quote for car repair, utility bills, etc).

Applications are submitted for a committee review to ensure that eligibility requirements are met and that the request meets the intent of the program.

If possible, you should also have a completed FAFSA.

To apply:

1. Contact counseling and request an appointment to discuss the AOK emergency grant:
   • Call for an appointment at 651-450-3508
2. Fill out this form to apply for emergency funds

What expenses can be covered

Eligible expenses include:

•     Utilities
•     Housing/Rent
•     Food/Meals
•     Medical/Dental expenses
•     Personal automobile expenses
•     Public transportation/bus pass
•     Child care
•     Gas

Ineligible expenses include:

•     Tuition
•     Fees
•     Books
•     Legal fees
•     Tobacco
•     Alcohol
•     Entertainment expenses

Assistance is granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability or national origin.

How to receive grant funds

An administrator will contact you with details on the process for obtaining funds.

The maximum single Acts of Kindness grant amount is $750. Upon receiving an AoK award, students are encouraged to write a thank you note and deliver to the Inver Hills Foundation. Your note will be delivered to the Kopp Family Foundation

Note: Applications will only be processed when college is in session.