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Scholarship Information

Local Scholarships ​ General Scholarships Scholarship Application Worksheet OTHER SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES​

• Bold.org

Will my college credits transfer?

This is a question a lot of students have when taking college or AP classes. The college determines whether or not the credit will be awarded, so students should always check with the institution to see if the credit will transfer. If the credit transfers, check to see if it will be elective credit or if it will apply to your major program. Many colleges offer information on their websites that can help you determine this. Below are other sources of information that are useful.

• Minnesota Transfer

Educational/College Planning

College Visit Form ​ Stop in the CRC for help with your high school and college planning. ​​

• College Application Types - What's the Difference?

Financial Aid Information

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Tools for Comparing Financial Aid Award Offers and Student Debt

Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions. Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses. Eleventh and 12th-grade students may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis; 10th graders may initially take one Career and Technical Education (CTE) PSEO course. If 10th graders taking a CTE PSEO course earn at least a grade C in that class, they may take additional CTE PSEO courses. Students must meet the PSEO residency and eligibility requirements and abide by participation limits specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09. There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course. Enrolling in a PSEO course does not prohibit a student from participating in activities sponsored by the high school. Funds are available to help pay transportation expenses for qualifying students to participate in PSEO courses on college campuses. By March 1 of each year, schools must provide PSEO information to all students in grades 8-11 and their families. To assist the district in planning, students must notify their school by May 30 if they want to participate in PSEO for the following school year. For current information about the PSEO program, visit the Minnesota Department of Education Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage. RESOURCES

• 2021-2022 PSEO Information
• MDE Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Reference Guide - August 2017
• PSEO for 10th Graders to take Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses
• PSEO Mileage Reimbursement Program Instructions
• PSEO Participating Institutions
• PSEO Student Transportation Reimbursement Report
• PSEO Application for Student Transportation Reimbursement

PSEO/CIS/ITV Information Specific to Central Lakes College

Most of the ITV courses offered at Royalton are Central Lakes College courses. The ITV courses may be taught by a high school teacher (CIS) or they may be taught by a college instructor (PSEO). The CIS classes offered at Royalton are offered through Central Lakes College. The CIS courses include the following. Note: they may not be offered every year. BUSINESS OFFERINGS

• Accounting for Non-Accountants
• College Success Skills
• Introduction to Business

Tests and Testing Information

ACCUPLACER The Accuplacer is a non-timed admissions test for PSEO students as well as students planning to enroll in Minnesota 2-year schools or vocational/trade schools. The Accuplacer is a free test for first-time testers. Students take the assessment on the computer. Students will need a photo ID and their social security number to take the test
ASVAB The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. The ASVAB is given to all juniors in the fall. The test results give students career information that can be helpful in developing their individual career plan. Juniors will take the ASVAB on Friday, October 2, 2020, from 9:50-12:50.
PSAT/NMSQT This College Board test assesses the critical reading, mathematics and writing skills students need for college and beyond. The PSAT/NMSQT helps students become college-ready. It provides feedback on skills, access to scholarships and personalized online tools. ​ ​ ACT The ACT is an admissions test used by 4-year colleges and universities. The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement test. There are four tests with the optional writing test. The cost for ACT No Writing is $55. ACT with Writing is $70. Students who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch should stop in the Guidance Office for an ACT Fee Waiver.
The English Test is a 75-question, 45-minute test. The test consists of five essays, or passages, each accompanied by a sequence of multiple-choice test questions that measures a student's understanding of the conventions of standard English (punctuation, usage, and sentence structure), production of writing (topic development, organization, unity, and cohesion) and knowledge of language (word choice, style, and tone). The content in this test is:

• Production of Writing (29-32%)

Service Academy Programs

Each of the Academies open their application process in the spring of applicants' junior year. For a student to gain acceptance to a Service Academy, they must apply and meet the requirements of that specific school, in addition to earning a nomination from their congressman. Students are encouraged to apply as early as they can, so they have more time to improve their qualifications and fully complete the process. Once a student has applied at a Service Academy, they may apply to seek a nomination from their congressman. Most begin accepting requests for nomination in April of applicants' junior year. For more information stop in the CRC. RESOURCES

• United States Army
• Army ROTC
• United States Navy
• Navy ROTC
• United States Air Force
• United States Marines
• United States Military Academy - West Point
• United States Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs
• United States Naval Academy - Annapolis
• United States Coast Guard Academy
• United States Merchant Marine Academy

Career Assessments

Assessments and career exploration are a great way to help students and jobseekers make the best possible choices. What things do you like to do? What’s your personality style? What skills and abilities do you have? There are a variety of free career assessments available online that can help.

• CareerOneStop: https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/Assessments/self-assessments.aspx

Homework Help

Most students will have homework sometime throughout their high school career. These resources may be of help for those who are struggling with homework problems.

• 75 Best Educational Websites for High School Students