PTC waiving application fees this week

In recognition of Minnesota College Application Week, PTC will waive the typically-mandatory $20 application fee this week -- today through Nov. 16. Nearly all Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are participating in the weeklong push to encourage those thinking about starting or going back to college to apply by waiving application fees.

“This is a golden opportunity for those thinking about college who need that final nudge of encouragement to apply and find out that college really is possible," says Danielle Chandonnet, Director of Marketing and Admissions. "College Application Week also provides an opportunity for our applicants to discover that financial aid, grants and scholarships are available to assist with tuition and other costs associated with college.”

Minnesota College Application Week is part of a national initiative brought forward by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO). The weeklong event urges high schools and postsecondary institutions to collaborate in a concentrated effort to engage and inform underrepresented (first-generation college students, students of color, and low-income) students about the college application process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications during this week at no charge. Courses start Jan. 14. For more information about applying, visit PTC's "Apply Now" page, or call 320-629-5100.