Students
and Schools Celebrate College Knowledge Month in October
College Knowledge Month brings students, schools and
colleges together to help students apply to college for free
This is the first year Minnesota
students can apply to historically black colleges and universities for free,
from now until June 30
ROSEVILLE,
MN – Minnesota students are participating in College Knowledge Month
during October, a time when high schools and postsecondary
institutions help students navigate the college application process. Minnesota students can also send in college applications
to participating institutions for free.
“Applying to higher education
after high school can be an exciting and confusing time for students,
especially if they are the first in their family to go to college,” said Education Commissioner
Brenda Cassellius. “Bringing together
high schools and postsecondary institutions helps students get the support
they need to decide what is best for them. This is particularly important in
eliminating barriers to college entrance and helping students get the
information they need to work through their college applications.”
Minnesota joined College Application Week in 2011, which piloted at 17 high school sites. Since then, the initiative has expanded to include over 190 schools and college access programs. The month-long effort allows students to do more than just submit an application. Applying is only one step of the college application process – the result of thoughtful exploration and planning. During the month of October, students participate in the process at their own pace. Schools can align this initiative with the many college exploration activities that are already taking place in the fall of the academic year.
And
for the first time ever this year, students in Minnesota can apply to
historically black colleges and universities around the country for free, thanks to a new
partnership with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
“Minnesota students can now apply
to any number of fifty historically black colleges and universities free of
charge and with just one application,” said Higher Education Commissioner Larry Pogemiller. “This partnership expands options for students
and will help them choose their 'best fit' college or university.”
For
more information, visit the Office of Higher Education website: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=1972
How Minnesota students can apply to HBCUs for free:
1. Go
to www.commonblackcollegeapp.com.
2. Click
on the “Apply Now” link.
3. Register
as a student and complete the application.
4. Enter
“MN2017” in the Pomo Code field.
5. Submit
the application.
6. Check
your email for instructions on how to submit transcripts and test scores.
By the Numbers
In 2014,
- More than 68,000
Minnesota students received college planning and exploration activities during
the month of October.
-
85 percent of 12th graders surveyed submitted at least one application during
College Knowledge Month events.
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