Congratulations! You're accepted to St. Scholastica

Start the FAFSA process early as this is the step to obtain your financial aid package. This will allow you to determine how much aid you will receive. St. Scholastica’s FAFSA code is 002343.

You may also complete the Financial Aid Net Cost Calculator in the fall to receive an estimate of the package you will receive.

Complete the FAFSA Form

After Oct. 1 – complete using information from your previous year’s taxes. 

Check out these additional scholarships.

• View Student Scholarships
• Comprehensive Scholarship Directory

September

• Fall classes begin — see Academic Calendar

October 1

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for the next academic year

January (mid-month)

• Spring classes begin — see Academic Calendar

June 1

• If selected for Verification, please submit verification materials to financialaid@css.edu or via mail
• Begin all loan processes by this date to ensure funds will be received in time for the beginning of fall term

July 1

• Scholarship deadline

July (mid-month)

• Fall semester bills go out to St. Scholastica email accounts
• Sign up opens for the optional monthly payment plan for fall semester

August 20

• Bill due for fall semester if you are paying out of pocket
• Student Checklist due

Ongoing

• To be considered for student employment, you must complete the FAFSA and be offered student employment on your Financial Aid notification document. There are a limited number of positions that are available to students who don’t qualify for federal or state funded positions. Visit the Student Employment page for more information and to view and apply for jobs.

Please order the following official transcripts:

• College transcripts from all colleges that you have attended, including military, trade, technical, unaccredited or differently accredited schools
• College transcripts from all colleges from which you have received financial aid
• High School transcripts, if you have no college credit
• International transcripts: Please see the International Admissions page for additional requirements
• Closed school transcripts: Check the OHE website to see who to contact for an official transcript

All transcripts are required for admission and to determine the number of credits you may transfer to St. Scholastica. Transcripts must be received on or before the application deadline. Order early in the application process!

Email official transcripts to transcripts@css.edu. Electronic transcripts must be from a certified electronic official transcript provider such as Parchment, Docufide, Scrip Safe, National Clearinghouse or other certified, online transcript services.

Mailed transcripts must be in the original sealed envelope from the school. Mail to:

The College of St. Scholastica
Transcript Processing
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

On-campus housing is available to transfer students. If you are interested in living on campus, you’ll need to complete a housing contract. You will receive information on accessing the housing contract after acceptance.

• Complete the Admitted Military Student Form
• Contact Jessica Johnston, our veterans resource center coordinator, to gain access to our Veterans Resource Center and our military-specific welcome packet of resources and procedures
• Check out the steps for each benefit