You are a new college student if you will be going to college for the first time.
Follow these steps if you have a high school diploma or GED or are a high school senior who will graduate before enrolling.
- Apply and Pay the $20 online application fee or submit an approved application fee waiver form (see below under Application Fee Waivers)
- Provide a copy of your high school transcripts or GED to Minneapolis College
- Visit the course placement webpage
- Register for courses!
- Follow the Student Checklist to Prepare for the First Day of Class.
Provide Proof of High School Graduation or GED
- Ask your high school to send an official final transcript after you graduate
- Minneapolis College accepts electronic transcripts through Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse and Scoir
- If you have a GED, please send a copy of your certificate
- If you have completed ACT/SAT/MCA you may qualify for a testing exemption.
Submit high school transcripts, GED, and ACT or SAT scores to:
Minneapolis College Student Services
1501 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-659-6230
Electronic submission: Ask Us
If you are having trouble getting your high school transcripts please feel free to contact us online to see if we can help!
Application Fee Waivers
Students may qualify for a $20 application fee waiver through one of the following approved options. Fee waiver requests will not be accepted from the student directly over the phone or by email.
Minneapolis College accepts the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) application fee waiver forms noted below for new, first-time students and transfer students.
We require the form to be completed by an official party (e.g. School/College Counselor, Community Based Organization Counselor, Workforce Development Counselor). The form must be email from the official party to admissions.office@minneapolis.edu. Forms from personal emails will not be accepted.
- NACAC Request for Admission Application Fee Waiver Form
- NACAC Request for Transfer Admission Application Fee Waiver Form
US Active Military/US Military Veterans and Dependents Utilizing VA Benefits:
If you are currently serving or have served in any branch of the United States Military or are a spouse or a dependent utilizing VA benefits, your application fee may be waived. It is strongly encouraged that prior to submitting your application, please email vets@minneapolis.edu. For additional information, visit here.
Financial Aid
Apply for financial aid as soon as you apply to the college.