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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Academic Scholarships
If you are in the top 25% of your high school graduating class, and have at least a 26 on the ACT, you are encouraged to apply for academic scholarships. To apply, please refer to the Office of Admissions website, http://admissions.tc.umn.edu, to apply online. The deadline for academic scholarship applications is January 15. For a paper application, please call the Office of Admissions at 800/752-1000.
If you are in the top 10% with high SAT or ACT scores, you should also apply for the Honors Program.
In addition, special scholarships are available to students with superior academic performance and SAT or ACT scores who are members of underrepresented ethnic or racial minority groups.
Contact the Office of Admissions at 800/752-1000 for information and application forms or apply on-line at: http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/CostsAid/scholarships.html.
Dance Program Recruitment Scholarships
Newly accepted dance major candidates may be eligible for merit and need based recruitment scholarships. These four-year awards range $2500 - $6000 per academic year. Dance program scholarship decisions are based on the dance program audition process, the CLA Honors application materials including a goal statement, an essay and a letter of recommendation, and also financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Incoming dance students interested in available scholarships are required to complete the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts 'Honors Program Application.' The application can be found online at the following web address:
http://cla.umn.edu/honors (select 'Scholarships'). To apply online for the FAFSA, please refer to: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov .
Please note that merit-based scholarship opportunities are also available to returning dance majors on an annual basis. Please contact Nora Jenneman, Coordinator, at 612-624-4008 or jenne011@umn.edu with any questions regarding dance scholarships.
Need-Based Aid
Grants, loans, and College Work Study are available from the University for students who qualify. The University uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), administered through the U.S. Department of Education. Application materials are available from your local high school or college office or the University:
One Stop Student Services
210 Fraser Hall
106 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0422
Phone: 612/624-1111
Fax: 612/624-9584
E-mail: osfa@tc.umn.edu
To apply online for the FAFSA, please refer to: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
U of M Financial Aid Information
To be eligible for any University Financial Aid consideration, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can apply online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
To receive an application packet, or if you have questions about University Financial Aid, please visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/CostsAid/finaid.html
or contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at:
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
210 Fraser Hall
106 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0422
Phone: 612/624-1665
Fax: 612/624-9584
E-mail: osfa@umn.edu
Every prospective student is required to file a FAFSA form to be considered for financial aid.