COMPASS

Admissions

Graduate on time and debt-free with Saint Paul College’s COMPASS Program. Designed for recent high school graduates and Pell Grant recipients, our program offers financial assistance to cover tuition, fees, textbooks, transportation, and basic needs.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Affordable High-Quality Education for High School Graduates

Program Eligibility

Develop a sense of belonging and connection to campus.
Build relationships and networks with fellow students, faculty, and staff.
Be assigned a dedicated advisor to guide academic progress from entry to graduation.
Have opportunities to take classes with fellow COMPASS students to foster community.

COMPASS INFORMATION

Everything you need to know.

COMPASS Hours & Contact Information

Monday: 8:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 3:30pm

Phone: 651.403.4478
Email: COMPASS@132072.com

Program Eligibility and Requirements

To qualify, you must:

Be a recent high school graduate-within the last 5 years
Have earned fewer than 15 college credits after graduating from high school (excluding earned college credits from rigorous and dual enrollment programs – such as PSEO, AP, IB, CIS, and Concurrent Enrollment)
Be a Minnesota Resident
Complete FAFSA and demonstrate financial need

Priority is given to students who have taken PSEO or concurrent enrollment classes through Saint Paul College.

Financial Assistance

With COMPASS, you can access financial assistance for tuition, mandatory fees, textbooks, course materials, transportation, and basic needs. Don’t let financial constraints impede your educational journey.

Student Participation Requirements:

New students must attend orientation and ‘get ready for college’ prep sessions.
Register for 9 or more credits each term.
Attend mandatory advisory meetings at least twice a year.
Submit a FAFSA each year by April 30th