K-12 Advisors

As a K-12 Advisor, use this comprehensive collection of high-quality resources to help advisees plan their online K-12 education. Search for certified K-12, MnSCU, and U of M online courses and programs. Obtain college readiness, postsecondary enrollment options (PSEO), transfer, and online college in the high school (OCHS) information for advisees approaching college. Access college, career, and financial aid planning resources. Identify library data bases that advisees can use to do homework, improve studies, and complete a quick review of subjects. View professional development information. Use eFolioMinnesota to create and maintain your professional electronic portfolio.

Minnesota Energy Careers
Energy Careers, Education & Jobs. Discover what you like to do, explore careers, and learn about hot opportunities in energy. Prepare in high school, see energy pathways, and find post-secondary energy programs. Find occupations in demand in your region, energy employers, and job openings.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) - Minnesota
PLTW has developed a four-year sequence of courses which, when combined with rigorous mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering and engineering technology. Comprehensive teacher training and ongoing support is provided.

Postsecondary Enrollment Options - Minnesota Office of Higher Education
PSEO information from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
The MnTC is the result of a collaborative effort by all of the two- and four-year public colleges and universities in Minnesota to help students transfer their work in lower-division general education.

Is Online Learning Right For You?
Top 10 considerations for online learning from Minnesota Online.

University of Minnesota - Application for Admission
Online application or PDF application for freshman, transfer or international undergraduate students.

STEM Education Coalition
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition works to support STEM programs for teachers and students at the U. S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, and other agencies that offer STEM related programs.

University of Minnesota - Military Education Transfer Credits
Policies regarding military education transfer credits from the University of Minnesota.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities - Application for Admission
Online application or PDF application and contact information for application.

Distance Learning Calculator
Calculating the costs and benefits of distance learning (courtesy Minnesota Online).

College Credit Earned in High School - academic information University of Minnesota, Morris
Information about the transfer-in of credit earned in high school at the University of Minnesota, Morris

College-prep Checklists
Minnesota State Colleges & Universities provides college-prep information for students in grades 9 - 12.

K12@U: Programs for students and educators from the University of Minnesota
K - 12 credit and noncredit programs and learning resources offered to students and educators that are provided or sponsored by the University of Minnesota

Map Your Future
Map your journey to build your future for 21st Century skills and education

Earn College Credit in High School
There are a number of ways high school students can earn college credit while in high school. Some students enter their first year of college with enough credits to be a sophomores. Most of these programs are entirely free to the student. Information from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.

National Academies on Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies brings together experts in areas of scientific and technological endeavor to address critical national issues and give advice to policymakers. The Center for Education (CFE) promotes evidence-based policy analysis that can help to improve education for all Americans.

Minnesota Concurrent Enrollment Partnership (MnCEP)
Minnesota's concurrent enrollment programs are offering thousands of Minnesota students access to rigorous college courses in their high schools. MnCEP is a professional network of concurrent enrollment providers focused on promoting access to high quality, sustainable concurrent enrollment program.

Professional Learning Board
Professional Learning Board offers online self study courses, online facilitated courses and graduate credit courses. The courses are included in the National Education Academy's list of approved online courses to be taken nationwide by teachers.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Aid ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded financial assistance for education beyond high school. Federal Aid plays a essential role in supporting higher education by providing money for college to eligible students.