Counselor's Corner
Class of 2025
College Planning Information
Senior Planning: Watch this presentation (powerpoint) with information that was shared with all seniors during a class meeting with the counselors (9/6/24). Also, review the SENIOR CHECK LIST!
Important Dates to Remember:
Date to be Determined: College Application Night for Seniors time TBD applications; time TBD PRESENTATION
FAFSA Information Night: Monday, December 9th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, January 20th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Minnesota State Month - October is Minnesota State Month. That means we’re waiving our application fees! For the entire month of October, your students can apply for FREE to one or more of the 26 state colleges and seven state universities of Minnesota State. It’s a great way for students to save a few bucks and get started on the journey to their dream careers. Learn more about Minnesota State Month at Minnesota STATE MONTH
College Fair:
College & Education Fair (College of St Benedicts): Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 9:00 to 10:30 am
Minnesota National College Fair: Tuesday, October 22nd 9 am-12pm & 5-7 pm & Wednesday on October 23rd 9am to 12 noon.
STAR ID:
If applying at a MnSCU college and you have also completed College in the High School classes at ROCORI you have already created a STAR ID. You previously recorded that information and it is available in the guidance office.
Application Fees & Fee Waiver Information for Minnesota Colleges & Universities:
Here is a list of Minnesota public and private colleges and universities, that identifies which schools do not charge fees for applications (during College Knowledge Month and throughout the year).
Application Fee Eligibility & FAQs for the NACAC Fee Waiver
Students who have limited financial resources and meet the requirements below may use the NACAC Request for Application Fee Waiver Form (toolkit, l) when applying for college. The form helps ensure that access to college is possible for all students. The form is for traditional high school students applying to post-secondary colleges or universities in the fall immediately following high school graduation.
NACAC FEE WAIVER FORM
When asked to submit a letter of recommendation, fill out the form in the link above and give to the person writing the recommendation so that they are able to easily include all of your accomplishments to write a meaningful letter.
Financial Aid Completion Event
We will be hosting our FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion Event on Monday, December 9th from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm OR Monday, January 20th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm in the Innovation Center at ROCORI High School. This is an opportunity to complete your students 2025-26 FAFSA information with support from Financial Aid Counselors from the College of St. Benedict/St. John's University. Space will be limited, and registration is requested to attend.
COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTER
College is a big deal that should not be taken lightly. As you start prepping for your academic adventure, amass all the resources you can. Part of your preparation could include University Headquarters Resources for new college students. In their pages, you'll find information that covers a wide range of subjects, such as planning tools, how and where to find scholarships, a transfer guide, how to get into almost any career you can think of, and more. https://universityhq.org/resources/by-major/
College Representatives/Recruiter Visits
Visits with both College Representatives and the Military will be available in the commons during the students lunch time. Please check here for the representatives who have scheduled visits.
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