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Carleton Summer Liberal Arts Institute
Overview
A residential summer learning community offering college-level coursework for high school students. The 3-week program awards 6 college credits and is restricted to current high school sophomores and juniors; the 1-week program is open to first-year, sophomore, and junior high school students without credit.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 1110 days
Sessions
Jul1–3 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Northfield, MN
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,500
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th
Acceptance
Enrollment dependent on application review by Admissions Committee; incomplete or ineligible applications not reviewed.
Application requirements
Online Application Form
Background information and short essays (≤500 words)
Application Fee
$75 (waived for scholarship applicants)
High School Transcripts (3-Week only)
Grades 9+, including Fall 2025 grades, course titles, and current courses
Teacher Recommendation (3-Week only)
One recommendation from discipline-related teacher
Program-Specific Documents (3-Week only)
May include writing sample
Scholarship Financial Documents
Federal tax forms (2 years), Free/Reduced Meal documentation, or Social Security benefit documentation
Cost & sessions
Application fee $75 (waived for scholarship applicants); $500 deposit required upon admission; full tuition rates available on Tuition page. Need-based scholarships available with limited funding; international students do not qualify for financial aid.
Financial aid
Need-based scholarships available with limited funding; aid does not typically cover all expenses and students are expected to contribute. International students do not qualify for financial aid.
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