Class of 2027

College Planning Information

Senior Planning: Watch this presentation (powerpoint) with information that was shared with all juniors and seniors during a class meeting with the counselors the first week of school.  Also, review the SENIOR YEAR! document

Important Dates to Remember: 

FAFSA Completion Night:  Monday, October  12th   5:00 pm to 7:00 pm                                                                                                                                                                                                January     TBD

College 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:

Minnesota National College Fair:   Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Minneapolis Convention Center 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM and                                                                             Tuesday, October 6, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Minnesota Goes to College: the state's effort to provide graduating high school seniros witht he preparation, opportunity and support needed to appl and enroll in college.  Site has information for students on applications, financial aid, virtual events.

 

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 or in your online forms link in Skyward.

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 12th from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm OR  January TBD from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the Innovation Center at ROCORI High School. This is an opportunity to complete your students 2027-28 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
Concordia College - Moorhead	Monday, Oct 12th, 2026
Northern Michigan University	Tuesday, Oct 13th, 2026
National Guard	Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026
UM Twin Cities	Thursday, Oct 22
St Cloud State University	Monday, Nov 9
MState (Wadena/Fergus)	Thursday, Nov 19, 2026
National Guard	Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026