College Planning

ARCC Transcript Request Form

Free Application Opportunities at Minnesota Colleges & Universities

Identify What You Want in a School

Admissions Policies and Tests

Choosing a College - 2023-2024 College Programs & Profiles

U.S News College Ranking Search

 

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Naviance SuperMatch College Search

1. Click on 'Student'
2. Click on 'Continue with Single Sign-On' (be sure you are logged into your school google account)
3. Click on 'Colleges' at the top of the page
4. Click on 'SuperMatch College Search' under 'Find Your Fit'

Common App

The Common Application is a single online college application form used by over 900 colleges and universities. Instead of filling out the same general information—like your address, GPA, and extracurriculars— a dozen times, you only have to do it once.

Refer to this Application Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to complete your application.

Information you will need to complete your Common App:

Irondale High School 2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112 CEEB Code 242263 If you are taking any classes that you are also receiving college credit for (i.e. ARCC or CIS) you will list those institutions in the Education section under Colleges and Universities. Mark them as Dual Enrollment. Any online courses you are taking will be listed on your MVHS transcript and do not need to be listed as a separate school. 2024 Class Size =  Class Rank = None GPA Scale Reporting = 4 GPA Weighting = Weighted You must sign the FERPA Release Authorization so that your Common App and Naviance accounts can be linked. You can find this on the My Colleges Tab once you've added a college to your list. Recommenders - you will make all of your letter of recommendation requests via NAVIANCE, not CA, with a few exceptions.

Mounds View High School 1900 Lake Valentine Rd Arden Hills, MN 55112 CEEB Code 241805 If you are taking any classes that you are also receiving college credit for (i.e. ARCC or CIS) you will list those institutions in the Education section under Colleges and Universities. Mark them as Dual Enrollment. Any online courses you are taking will be listed on your MVHS transcript and do not need to be listed as a separate school. 2024 Class Size = 484 Class Rank = None GPA Scale Reporting = 4 GPA Weighting = Weighted You must sign the FERPA Release Authorization so that your Common App and Naviance accounts can be linked. You can find this on the My Colleges Tab once you've added a college to your list. Recommenders - you will make all of your letter of recommendation requests via NAVIANCE, not CA, with a few exceptions.

Questbridge

QuestBridge 

Questbridge is a powerful platform that connects the nation's brightest students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further opportunities.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Before each year of college, apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Your college uses your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid. After submission, you'll receive your Student Aid Report (SAR)

Ready, Set, FAFSA! 

Free financial aid events are available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom! The series, running four Tuesday evenings in January, will cover details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, how to search for scholarships, and understanding aid offers.

All sessions are at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday nights and will last approximately 45-60 minutes. Participants can ask
questions in the chat. Participants can attend any number of sessions (choose dates during registration). Suggested
audience is 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and their parent(s)/guardian(s).
• January 7: Apply for Financial Aid: FAFSA | 12th grade students who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens
• January 14: Apply for Financial Aid: MN Dream Act | 12th grade students who are undocumented
• January 21: Scholarship Search | 10-12th grade students
• January 28: Understand Your Aid Offer | 12th grade students

All sessions will be on Zoom, but space is limited. Students and families can register at the following link:
bit.ly/RSFAFSA. Session materials and recordings will be posted on the same page after each event.

Federal and State Grants

Federal and state governments provide grants for students attending college or career school. Most types of grants, unlike loans, are sources of free money that generally do not have to be repaid.

Federal Grant Information

Minnesota Grant Information

Paying for College and Financial Aid Resources

Federal Student Aid - An Office of the U.S. Department of Education

How Financial Aid Works

Types of Financial Aid

Filling out the FAFSA

Minnesota Office of Higher Education - A cabinet-level state agency providing students with financial aid programs and information to help them gain access to post-secondary education.

Financial Aid Basics

FAFSA and MN Dream Act

Grants and Scholarships (Free Money)

Student Loans and Consumer Protection

Mounds View Public Schools has established a long-standing tradition of working with community businesses and organizations to provide local scholarships to graduating seniors. The scholarship program is aimed at reinforcing the District's Equity Promise of supporting all students in achieving their post-secondary goals, whether at a two-year college or a four-year college or university.

Wallin Scholarship Application NOW OPEN: 

This scholarship is for any student who will be attending a 4-year school in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin or any HBC school. The scholarship is worth up to $16,000 over 4 years of college. There are requirements to be eligible for scholarships so take a look if you qualify. Apply by Friday (1/31). If you have questions, see your dean.

PMA Educational Foundation Scholarship

HBCU Scholarships

The mission of HBCU Week has been to uplift high school students, guiding them towards opportunities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through scholarships and vital networking events. Check out some of the scholarships that are available to high school seniors applying to HBCU schools!

Scholarship Search Engines

FastWeb

Minnesota Institutional Scholarships

Scholarships.com

Local Scholarships

Minnesota Scholarship Directory - a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month.

PFUND Foundation Scholarship - PFund’s scholarship fund is used to provide scholarships to LGBTQ+ learners from the upper Midwest at all stages of their educations

Students of Integrity Scholarship

Better Business Bureau serving Minnesota and North Dakota is proud to invite High School Seniors graduating this school year from a Minnesota or North Dakota school to apply today for our 2025 Students of Integrity Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to high school students who have demonstrated high character, leadership, and ethical values in their personal choices and actions. The application deadline is Monday, November 25, 2024.

Scholarship Essay Contest: Are you a senior with a strong interest in social studies, civics, debate, political science, public speaking, teaching, and/or the law and plan to pursue a post-secondary education? If so, then this scholarship is for you! Scholarships range from $1,000-$2,000 and applications are due MARCH 1st. Apply today!

Naviance 

Naviance provides students with comprehensive scholarship lists and national scholarship search tools.  Students can find these scholarship search function under their "Colleges" profile tools.