For more assistance with your Financial Aid questions or to make inquery into all post-graduation studies please call 218-729-8322 or email the School Counselor, Mr. David Erickson or School Principal, Ms. Kristi Berlin
Financial Aid
FinAid Financial Aid search. Students and parents can get financial aid registration information, find answers to common questions and information on student loans.
FAFSA Federal financial Aid and Scholarship program. All students should fill this form out regardless of other funding sources. Application on-line and get information on college loans available to you.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education Students and Parents can learn more about financial aid, reciprocity, and other information to prepare for college.
MCIS (Minnesota Career Information System) Site contains information on scholarships, colleges, how to write resumes, and an interest inventory to help students with career searching.
College Entrance Exams See School Counselor for dates, place and times
ACT – Register for and take practice tests
College Board – Register for the SAT test
Scholarships
Alworth College Major in Math or Science www.alworthscholarship.org students need a 25 ACT and must score in top 20% of class. Deadline Jan 15.
AXA Achievement Scholarship www.axa.achievement.com
Banovetz Scholarship- due April 16th. Return to School Counselor
Eleventh District Bar Association Scholarship – Due April 6th
Bill Mainerich Memorial Scholarship Write an essay on What makes Minnesota a special place. Submit to School Counselor by Jan 10. Deadline Jan 15.
Burger King www.bk.com/scholarships GPA 2.5 or higher. work 15 hours a week, 40 weeks a year, community service, financial need, 2-4 year college Deadline Feb 15.
CAP-Trico scholarship – application in School Office, parent or guardian must be an active member of CAP-Trico. Due in May
Community Foundation www.dsacommunityfoundation.com
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program
Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation Scholarship
Dunwoody College www.dunwoody.edu Must be planning on attending Dunwoody Tech College.
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship www.elks.org/enf/scholars Deadline Jan 11.
Hibbing Community College Foundation Scholarship due in March. See School Counselor for more information.
Hibbing Lodge of Perfection – due June 15th
Lake Country Power Scholarship Contact School Counselor for more information
Laurence Kleven Memorial Scholarship – must have had an exhibit at St. Louis Co. Fair – due April 15th
Miles and Jan Holets Scholarship - Meadowlands resident students only- due April 6th – Return to School Counselor
Members Cooperative Credit Union www.memberssccu.org Must be a member. Deadline Feb 1.
Michigan Tech Iron Range Alumni Scholarship due in March
Minnesota State University Moorhead Scholarships Contact School Counselor for more information
Minnesota Women’s Golf Association Do not need to play golf, but have an interest or involvement in the sport Contact School Counselor for more information
Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation Scholarship Need to be a relative of a Vietnam Vet Contact School Counselor for more information, Due in May
Potlach 2.0 GPA or Higher. Deadline Feb 10. www.potlachcorp.org
ROTC-Airforce www.afrotc.com dead line is Dec. 1.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Skilling Scholarship Contact School Counselor for more information
Steelworkers Local Memorial Scholarships due in April
Local Union 1938 United Steelworkers – need to be a dependent of a member or retiree of Local 1938 Contact School Counselor for more information
USbank www.bank.com/studentbanking $1,000.00 random drawing Oct-Feb
VFW Post or Auxiliary #3044 Scholarship Contact School Counselor for more information
Hans Wallin and Jyring Scholarship – due April 6th Return to School Counselor
Walmart www.walmartfoundation.org access code (swcs)
In addition, check with your local colleges that you plan on attending for their scholarships.
College/Career Search Indormation
MCIS (Minnesota Career Information System) Site contains information on scholarships, colleges, how to write resumes, and an interest inventory to help students with career searching.
College Board Career and College searching with a variety of information for students and parents.