Prospective CLEAN participants applying to St. Scholastica

Note: Acceptance to The College of St. Scholastica is independent of the CLEAN Program. Although CLEAN staff members may advocate for you and your acceptance to the college, the admissions process is facilitated by the admissions staff and your acceptance depends on whether or not you meet the admissions requirements.

  1. Apply online

    NOTE: Include "working with Recovery Services" in the Other Comments text box

  2. Send in your high school and college transcripts

    Send your high school and college transcripts (even if no credits were received) to:

    Admissions Department
    The College of St. Scholastica
    1200 Kenwood Avenue
    Duluth, MN 55811

  3. Update your FAFSA

    School Code = CSS FAFSA Code: 002343

  4. Fill out SSS inquiry form

    Pell Grant = Yes

  5. Schedule Nelson Denny Assessment with Ben Bertsch

    Bbertsch@css.edu
    (218) 723-6527

  6. Contact Ben Bertsch about Felony Process

    This process will include the following:

    • Ben serving as an advocate for you in terms of your admission
    • 3 letters of recommendation
    • 1 from a general character witness who knows you personally
    • 1-2 from parole officer, college faculty/staff, employer
    • 1-2 page letter that summarizes your story, criminal activity, and the role that The College of St. Scholastica can or has already been playing in moving your life forward