Career and College Readiness eNewsletter

Career & College Readiness eNewsletter for Students and Families

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The goal of College Knowledge Month is to provide every graduating high school senior with the preparation, opportunity, and support needed to apply to college. While preparing and supporting our underclass in their career & college plans!

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Virtual Financial Aid Night

Tuesday, October 26

Very few families can afford to pay for college without help. That’s why there is FINANCIAL AID.

Join with: zoom link

Guest Speaker: Jesus Hernandez Mejja, Assistant Dean of Financial Aid

English

Spanish

Somali

Statewide College Knowledge Month Opportunities

2021 College Knowledge month poster of events

College Application Fees Waived

For all seniors

Many colleges waive the application fee during College Knowledge Month (October), for either the whole month or for a week. Some institutions use promo codes for their applications during this time. See the list here: Free Application Opportunities at MN Colleges & Universities

For seniors from low-income families

Application fees will be waived throughout the year for low-income students at any institutions or campuses that are part of:

High school counselors and college admission staff can help a student make these arrangements. Visit the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) website for eligibility information and the fee waiver form.