Star Scholars

1. Graduate from high school in Spring of 2021
2. Meet the family adjusted gross income cap of $75,000
3. Take the Accuplacer assessment tests and score above ABE (Adult Basic Education) in Reading, Writing & Math -
   OR
   Take the ESL version of the Accuplacer assessment tests and score above ABE in Reading, Writing, Listening & Math.
4. Complete the MN Dream Act application process between January 1, 2021 and May 28, 2021 (if applicable)
5. Provide proof of DACA, U-Visa Status or Temporary Protection Status (if applicable)

1. Contact Brooke Hornseth or call 612-200-5443 to discuss the application process
2. Apply for the MN Dream Act
3. Complete course placement. Placement is based on the following information:

   ACT, SAT, and/or MCA scores within the last 5 calendar years. 

   Self-Reported High school Grade Point Average (GPA) if you graduated in the past 10 years. If you submitted your high school grade point average (GPA) in your application for admission and/or requested ACT, SAT, MCA scores to be sent, you'll receive placement by email. 

   Directed Self Placement Guides. If you don’t have a high school grade point average (GPA) in the past 10 years or ACT, SAT, and/or MCA test scores in the past 5 years, a course placement advisor will work through this process with you! Please see the Directed Self Placement Guides below. 

   Previous college course work from accredited U.S. colleges and universities 

   Standardized score reports (CLEP, AP and IB) 

   Visit the Course Placement webpage 

4. Submit 2 letters of recommendation by email to Brooke Hornseth (brooke.hornseth@minneapolis.edu)
5. Submit High School Transcripts with final grades

You will need to complete all the steps in the Star Scholars application process prior to the May 28, 2021 deadline.

Please note: Applicant and family data is not shared with other agencies.

All steps below must be completed and submitted by May 28, 2021 for you to be considered for the Star Scholars program beginning in the fall, 2021.

• Along with awarded federal and state grant dollars, Star Scholars will enable you to attend college tuition-free
• All Power of YOU support events and the Power of YOU Student Center (T.2950) are available to Star Scholars
• As an Minneapolis College student, you have access to the Student Health Clinic
• Together with your Star Scholar advisor you will develop an academic plan and receive intensive support and guidance
• Star Scholars connects you to various Minneapolis College support services that ease your transition to college
• The program provides an opportunity to build your social capital and civic engagement by fulfilling a 10-hour per semester community service requirement
• The Star Scholars program offers guidance and support through the Equity and Inclusion division by providing the following programs: 
  • LUCHA (Latinos Unidos for College and Higher Achievement) 
  • AME (African American Empowerment Program) 
  • AIS (American Indian Success Program) 

You may receive an acceptance letter to Minneapolis Community and Technical College from the admissions office.

Your acceptance to the college does not mean you have been accepted into the Star Scholars program.

If you are accepted into the program, you will receive a letter outlining the next steps and an invitation to the Star Scholars New Student Orientation just after June 18, 2021.

If you are not selected to participate in the Star Scholars program, you will receive a letter of decline by June 18, 2021.

Star Scholars advisors are available to assist with your application, please contact us (see below) if you need help.

For more information, contact:

Brooke Hornseth
Office: T.2500