Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Pine Technical and Community College Division, operating as Pine Technical College, is an educational institution based in Pine City, Minnesota that serves as a sub-awardee for federal grant programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education. The institution is registered as a state-controlled institution of higher learning and has maintained its federal vendor registration since 2005, demonstrating a consistent commitment to serving federal grant objectives within the post-secondary education sector.

Pine Technical College has demonstrated expertise in delivering comprehensive student support services and workforce development programs through its federal grant work. Most recently, the institution received a $272,364 Project Grant under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) for the period of September 2025 through September 2026, which provides direct support to enhance postsecondary outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities, with specific emphasis on increasing retention and graduation rates. Additionally, the college received a $198,190 grant under the Education Stabilization Fund program (CFDA 84.425) from July 2022 through July 2023 to provide financial assistance addressing pandemic-related institutional and student challenges. Beyond these direct prime awards, Pine Technical College has served as a sub-awardee under grants from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, delivering specialized workforce training and career development services including small business classes, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preparation, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, and auto technician training, as well as professional development courses through the Department of Labor. This combination of direct federal grant awards and sub-awarded partnerships demonstrates the college's capacity to support both student success initiatives and regional workforce development objectives.