Information for Norwegian Students
Since September 1996, St. Olaf College has followed the recommendation of the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials when admitting students from Norway. These recommendations state that Norwegian students should be considered for first-year student admission based on Vitnemal fra den videregaende skolen for completion of Videregaende Kurs II. This means that students entering St. Olaf directly from videregaende skolen will be admitted as first-year students - not as sophomores. Students may receive advanced placement or transfer credit only on the basis of AP, IB (with appropriate scores) or academic work beyond the secondary school level. This course work will be evaluated for credit by the Registrar's Office at St. Olaf College.
Financial Aid
Various scholarships (detailed below) have been established for Norwegian students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. It is anticipated that beginning with the sophomore year of study, students will be eligible for funds from the Lånekassen as well as from other St. Olaf scholarship sources, including the Norwegian Language House Assistantships. Preference in awarding is given to degree-seeking students, as well as those coming from approved exchange partnerships.
Hilleren Scholarship
Norm and Ruth Hilleren have established a generous full-tuition scholarship for up to three first-year Norwegian students who exemplify service to their community, church, or education. This scholarship is for the first year only, in the amount of $35,500 (2009-2010).
Cole Scholarships
St. Olaf College may award up to 10 Cole Scholarships, approximately $17,750 (2009-2010) renewable each year, with an additional $1,500 in student work through the Norwegian department.
Lånekassen Loan/Stipend Program
St. Olaf College does not handle details for the Norwegian government's Lånekassen 's loan/stipend program, please check www.lanekassen.no/ .
