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Summer Term
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We have added a number of general education liberal arts and sciences classes to this year's summer schedule, along with several career and technical courses.

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MCTC Foundation Scholarships

The MCTC Foundation awards numerous scholarships each year to students in need as well as to students with high academic potential. During the 2010-2011 school year, the MCTC Foundation awarded over $387,000 to 291 students. Scholarship information for the 2012-2013 school year is now available. Please refer to the scholarship packet to see available scholarship opportunities.

The scholarship application deadline is May 25, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in T.2500.

Download the MCTC Scholarship packet

How to Apply

For application steps and instructions, select the type of applicant you are.

New college student

  • I have never attended college and am seeking to complete a degree, diploma or certificate.
  • I am a U.S. citizen or immigrant.  
  • I have a high school diploma or GED (General Educational Development) or a high school senior who will graduate before enrolling.

Returning student

  • I previously attended MCTC and am interested in coming back to college to complete my degree, diploma or certificate.
  • I am a PSEO student interested in changing my status and enrolling as a college student after high school graduation.

Transfer student

  • I have completed courses at another college or university and am seeking to complete a degree, diploma or certificate.
  • I am also a U.S. citizen or immigrant.

International student

  • I am a citizen of another country, whether I currently live in the U.S. or another country.
  • I have an immigrant visa or will apply for a student visa.

PSEO student

  • I am a Minnesota high school junior or senior.
  • I am interested in the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option program.

Someone who wants to take a class without seeking a degree

  • I am interested in a class or classes but not a degree, diploma or certificate.
  • I am not seeking financial aid.

Do not have a high school diploma or GED?

Please visit the following resources to find locations in the community offering free courses and preparation to help you complete an adult diploma or GED (General Educational Development) diploma. Many places also offer free courses in ESL -English as a Second Language, workforce development and more. Once you have completed your high school diploma or GED, you are eligible to apply for admission to MCTC.

In Minneapolis, services are available through Minneapolis Public Schools at:

  • Southside Adult Education - 2225 E. Lake Street (Lake Street and Hiawatha) -(612-668-3800
  • Northside Adult Education - 1500 N. James Avenue - 612-668-1863
  • MPS Adult Education

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