Verify you meet application/college requirements
Earn at least a 2.5 high school GPA; or
Rank in the top half of the school’s graduating class; or
Earn a minimum composite score of 22 for the ACT or 1540 for the SAT (exception: MSU‐Northern requires ACT score of 20, SAT score of 1440).
NCAA Division I Eligibility Worksheet
Financial Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by going to the following website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
The FAFSA is the application that qualifies students for loans, work study, and grants
FAFSA "Awards" are determined by parent/guardian income
Exploring Colleges and Universities
Big Future is a free website (link above) is a fantastic tool that can be used for 11th and 12th grade students that are interested in learning more about colleges throughout the United States.
"The Montana University System (MUS) is Montana's system of public colleges and universities, which together serve more than 40,000 students statewide." (link above)
Reach Higher Montana has partnered with Level All - the fastest-growing college and career readiness platform - to provide FREE access for all of Montana. Check out the tools, content, and resources for students, parents, and educators. (link above)
The Montana Colleges website is a helpful platform that connects individuals with several resources focused on college and career exploration. (link above)