College Application Week: Join us for CAW - October 4-15, 2021!
College Application Week, CAW, provides high school seniors the opportunity to learn about Montana colleges and universities and complete a college application during the school day, thereby opening the door for many students who might not otherwise take this important step toward college. Last year, more than 7,900 students filled out an application during College Application Week and we anticipate even higher numbers this year! Participating high school seniors not only have an opportunity to apply to a college, but also have the opportunity to utilize the new central application at ApplyMontana.org to apply to any school in the Montana University System for FREE. Montana’s tribal colleges and private universities will also offer free applications during College Application Week. After particapting in College Application Week please complete the following surveys.
Click on Apply Montana, college icons or names to apply for free!
Aaniiih Nakoda College
Institution Type: Tribal (2-year)
Admissions: 406-353-2607
Financial Aid: 406-353-2607
Bitterroot College
Institution Type: MUS (2-year)
Admissions: 406-375-0100
Financial Aid: 406-243-5373
Blackfeet Community College
Institution Type: Tribal (2-year)
Admissions: 406-338-5421 x2243
Financial Aid: 406-338- 5421 x2245
Carroll College
Institution Type: Private (4-year)
Admissions: 406-447-4300
Financial Aid: 406-447-5425
City College - MSUB
Institution Type: MUS (2-year)
Admissions: 406-657-2011
Financial Aid: 406-247-3000
Dawson Community College
Institution Type: CC (2-year)
Admissions: 406-377-9400
Financial Aid: 406-377-9410
Fort Peck Community College
Institution Type: Tribal (2-year)
Admissions: 406-768-6300
Financial Aid: 406-768-6300
Flathead Valley Community College
Institution Type: CC (2-year)
Admissions: 406-756-3822
Financial Aid: 406-756-3849
Gallatin College - MSU
Institution Type: MUS (2-year)
Admissions: 406-994-5536
Financial Aid: 406-994-5536
Great Falls College
Institution Type: MUS (2-year)
Admissions: 406-268-3700
Financial Aid: 406-771-4334
Highlands College
Institution Type: MUS (2-year)
Admissions: 406-496-4868
Financial Aid: 406-496-4233
Little Big Horn College
Institution Type: Tribal (2-year)
Admissions: 406-638-3116
Financial Aid: 406-638-3116
Miles Community College
Institution Type: CC (2-year)
Admissions: 406-874-6100
Financial Aid: 406-874-6208
Montana State University
Institution Type: MUS (4-year)
Admissions: 406-994-2452
Financial Aid: 406-994-2452
University of Providence
Institution Type: Private (4-year)
Admissions: 406-791-5202
Financial Aid: 406-791-5202
Rocky Mountain College
Institution Type: Private (4-year)
Admissions: 406-657-1026
Financial Aid: 406-657-1031
Salish Kootenai College
Institution Type: Tribal (4-year)
Admissions: 406-275-4800
Financial Aid: 406-275-4800
Stone Child College
Institution Type: Tribal (2-year)
Admissions: 406-395-4875 ext. 267
Financial Aid: 406-395-4875 ext. 267
University of Montana
Institution Type: MUS (4-year)
Admissions: 406-243-6266
Financial Aid: 406-243-5373
University of Montana - Missoula
Institution Type: MUS (2-year)
Admissions: 406-243-6266
Financial Aid: 406-243-5373
University of Montana - Western
Institution Type: MUS (4-year)
Admissions: 406-683-7331
Financial Aid: 406-683-7511
Tools & Supports
- Utilize application walk-through videos
- Recruit Volunteers–Teachers and College Representatives.
- Determine online platform.
- Utilize virtual background promoting and at event.
- Use technology assistance resources.(Zoom, TEAMS, Google Meet
- Prepare logistics for the day:
- Utilize application walk-through videos
- Encourage students to register to determine how many events may be necessary
- Utilize virtual information for those unable to attend school
- Video backgrounds: Example 1; Example 2; Example 3
- Prepare logistics: Use virtual toolkit for assistance with printed or downloadable handouts
- Utilize application walk-through videos
- Promote event at school; posters, information to families
- Prepare logistics for the day: Use coordinator toolkit for handouts, application information
- iApplied Posts
- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
- CAW iApplied Handout
- How to Host a College Application Event - https://equityinlearning.act.org/acac/events/how-to-host-a-college-application-event/
- Making the Case for College During COVID 19 - https://equityinlearning.act.org/acac/events/making-the-case-for-college-during-covid-19/
- Campaign Overview
- Why Apply 2021 Social Media Toolkit
- Why Apply Photo Promotion
- #whyapply Twitter chat to discuss planning and resources – 12:00 pm Friday, September 17th
Student Survey (for each student to complete after participating in CAW):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2021CAWStudent
Site Coordinator Survey (for Site Coordinator to complete after entire event is over) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2021CAWCoordinator
Please have ready the following data BEFORE beginning the Site Coordinator survey:
- number of seniors at school
- number of seniors who participated
- in-state application numbers
- out of state application numbers
Caw Q&A Replay