Class of 2026

College Planning Information

Senior Planning: Watch this presentation (powerpoint) with information that was shared with all seniors during a class meeting with the counselors (10/2/25).  Also, review the SENIOR YEAR! document

Important Dates to Remember: 

FAFSA Information Night:  Monday, October 6th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm                                                                                                                                                                                                             Wednesday, January 21st 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

College Month - October is Minnesota State Month. That means we’re waiving our application fees! For the entire month of October (here's a calendar with important dates), 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): Monday, September 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM until 2:45 PM

Minnesota National College Fair:   Tuesday, October 7-8, 2025, at the Minneapolis Convention Center 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM and                                                                                  Wednesday, October 8, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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

 

lETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 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, October 6th from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm OR Wednesday, January 21st from 4:00pm - 7:00pm in the Innovation Center at ROCORI High School. This is an opportunity to complete your students 2026-27 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.

College/Recruiter	Visit Information /DATE
US Army	Tuesday, September 23
St Cloud Technical Community College	Friday, September 26
US Marines	Thursday, October 2
University of Minnesota	Thursday, October 9
Southwest Minnesota State University	Wednesday, October 15
University of Minnesota Duluth	Tuesday, October 21
US Army	Thursday, October 23
St Mary's Winona	Monday, November 3
Northern Michigan	Thursday, November 6
US Air Force	Tuesday, November 18
US Army	Thursday, November 20