Requirements for attending Expand Your Mind:
Expand Your Mind has a competitive application process involving the evaluation of grades, a teacher recommendation, and student essay.  Participants in the program attend only one course, and the application is reviewed for the particular course to which the student is applying.  MITY seeks applicants who demonstrate both academic talent and a passion for learning.  All the supporting material is considered.  Minnesota Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, admission policies, or financial aid programs.
Students in grades 7 through 12 during the 2009-2010 school year are considered for admission. No exceptions will be made to the grade restriction.  The grade restriction helps create a social environment that fosters interaction among peers and the formation of friendships that can extend beyond the program and an academic benefit by learning alongside others who are close in age and grade.

Tuition: Commuter: $550 per session        Residential: $1400 per session
Commuter tuition includes all instructional costs.  It does not include lunch; students should bring their own lunch and snacks, or they can purchase their lunch at the Campus Center grill.  Residential tuition includes instructional costs, supervised dorm room, and meals.   A $150 deposit is required with the application; $25 of the deposit is non-refundable, the full $150 is non-refundable after May 3.  The balance of the tuition is due two weeks after you receive your acceptance package to ensure your spot in the class.

Application Procedure:
New Students:

• Send MITY the completed application.  Please indicate a 1st and 2nd choice and which session  you want to attend.
• A teacher recommendation may be sent or faxed to the MITY office.
• A copy of most recent report card or transcript.
• Write a short essay, no more than 200 words, about yourself and your interest.
• Send a $150 deposit or completed Financial Aid Form.
• It is your responsibility to make sure that your application is complete.  Students will be considered for admission when all application information has been received.  Decisions are made on a rolling admission basis.  Acceptance letters are sent in early May.

Returning EYM Students:
If you are a returning EYM students, you will only need to send in an application form, a copy of most recent report card or transcript and the $150 deposit or a complete Financial Aid Form.  You DO NOT need a teacher recommendation or an essay.  NOTE:  Students who attended ExplorSchool last year are considered New Students.

Deadline:
Applications must be received by Monday, April 19, 2010. Decisions are made on a rolling admission basis. Acceptance letters are sent in early May as classes fill.  Classes fill as qualified applications are received. To check if a class is full, go to Expand Your Mind Classes or call 651-696-6590.

Payment and Refund Policy:
All applications must include a $150 deposit or a financial aid form.  Twenty Five dollars of the deposit for  each session is non-refundable. The Institute must be notified of a student’s cancellation by May 3, 2010, for return of the remaining deposit amount. If the Institute cancels a class, the remaining deposit amount will be refunded. After the cancellation deadline, no other refund will be made except for verified medical reasons.  The balance of the tuition is due 2 weeks after receiving your acceptance packet to ensure your spot in the class.

Financial Aid:
Financial aid for partial or full tuition is available for students whose family demonstrates financial need.  To download the form click on Financial Aid Form (FAF) or call the office 651-696 6590 to have a financial aid form (FAF) sent to you.

All payments and inquiries should be directed to:
Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth
1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: (651) 696-6590
Fax:  (651) 696-6592
www.mity.org