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Minnesota Graduation Requirements

Minnesota Graduation Requirements. Melissa Winship School Counselor South Education Center Alternative. Agenda. Credit requirements for all MN graduates Credit requirements for students in an ALC (Alternative Learning Center) Credit requirements specific to Richfield

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Minnesota Graduation Requirements

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  1. Minnesota Graduation Requirements Melissa Winship School Counselor South Education Center Alternative

  2. Agenda • Credit requirements for all MN graduates • Credit requirements for students in an ALC (Alternative Learning Center) • Credit requirements specific to Richfield • GRAD test requirements • Financial aid

  3. Minnesota graduation requirements Activity: Can you guess the credits necessary for a MN high school diploma?

  4. Minnesota Requirements

  5. ALC Students Have the option to receive a high school diploma from: 1) Their home school district OR 2) The district in which the ALC is located

  6. Richfield Requirements

  7. Community Service Hours • Richfield also requires students to complete 15 hours of community service during their senior year • Students can get a list of volunteer opportunities in the SECA school counselor office

  8. GRAD Tests • All MN students must pass 3 GRAD tests in order to receive a high school diploma GRAD Writing: 9th gradeGRAD Reading: 10th gradeGRAD Math: 11th Grade Re-take opportunities available every 8 weeks

  9. Financial Aid • Grants: FREE money based on financial need • Federal Pell Grant: Up to $5,000/year • MN State Grant: Up to $9,000/year • Institutional Grant: amount varies by • college • Loans: Must be re-paid • Perkins loan: Up to $5,500/year • Direct Subsidized: Up to $5,500/year • Direct Unsubsidized: Up to $20,500/year • Direct Plus: Loan for parents

  10. How can YOU access this money for college?

  11. FAFSA on the Webwww.fafsa.gov Apply after parent and student taxes have been filed

  12. Questions? Feel free to contact me! Melissa WinshipMAWinship@district287.org 612-355-5837

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