What is the Annexstad Family Foundation?
The Foundation was established by Al and Cathy Annexstad and their family to provide financial support for higher education to deserving students who have matured through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Minnesota.

What does the scholarship provide?
The amount of the scholarship will be based upon the individual financial circumstance of the student and the availability of resources from the Annexstad Family Foundation Scholarship. In combining student aid resources available from the Annexstad Family Foundation and St. Olaf College, the program’s goal is to assure funds for tuition, fees, room, board, and books are provided. Assuming the continued good standing and annual demonstrated financial need of the student, the scholarship will be renewed annually throughout the standard period required to obtain a bachelor’s degree at the College.

Who is eligible?
Students are eligible who have shown outstanding performance in high school, with special consideration being given to academic achievement, character, and qualities of leadership, while demonstrating significant financial need. In addition, the scholarship shall be awarded to students who have matured as a Little through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and be accepted for regular admission to the St. Olaf College.

How will the selection be made?
St. Olaf College will determine recipients from the list of candidates who have applied and who have been accepted based upon College admissions guidelines. Candidates must also meet the conditions of the scholarship as outlined.

How does one apply?
Interested students should apply during the senior year of high school. Please visit the St. Olaf College website (www.stolaf.edu) for specific information on how to apply. The website also directs you to the appropriate application forms. To apply for student financial aid, students should file the CSS Profile (available at www.collegeboard.com) and the FAFSA (Free Application for COLLEGE Federal Student Aid, available at www.fafsa.ed.gov) as soon as possible after January 1st of the senior year in high school. Both of these forms are also available at your high school guidance/counseling office or from your Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter. Additional information may be requested from our financial aid office and we encourage you to respond to requests for additional information in a timely manner. The admissions and financial aid offices will stay in touch with you to update you on your application and requests for additional information.

When will the recipient be named?
The successful candidates for admission will be notified from the St. Olaf admissions office according to the application process the student has selected. Candidates for Early Decision apply by November 1st and receive notification by December 1st. Candidates for Early Action apply by December 1st and receive notification by February 1st. Candidates for Regular Decision apply by February 1st and receive notification by March 1st. Additional information about each of these processes is available at www.stolaf.edu and directly from the admissions office, 1-800-800-3025. After a student has been admitted and has completed the financial aid application process, students will be notified of their eligibility for the Annexstad Family Foundation Scholarship in their official financial aid award from the college.