MASP Application FAQ & User Guide

Question: When is the application window for the 2025-26 school year?

Answer: FCPS will accept applications March 1-17.

Question: Where do I submit an application?

Answer: Visit fcps.net/application for details or fcps.net/apply to go straight to the SchoolMint platform.

Question: When will I be contacted for Gifted and Talented assessments and auditions?

Answer: Gifted and Talented (GT) Recommendation Committees (GRCs) review all students’ evidence and make recommendations for service options. Prior to assessments/auditions, the GT resource teacher and/or GT program manager/facilitator notify families via email to seek permission to assess/audition their student. Cognitive and achievement assessments and audition opportunities, which are needed for possible GT identification and GT program placement, are given to FCPS and non-FCPS students during the annual district window late in the fall semester.

Question: When will all the program offers go out?

Answer: High school notifications will be sent March 31, followed by middle and elementary school notifications on April 1.

Question: How will I receive my notification?

Answer: Notifications will go to the cellphone number (by text message) and email address used to sign up for SchoolMint. Please be sure you checked both boxes to receive email and text messages. You can also go directly to your SchoolMint dashboard to view offer notifications. Check your spam, junk mail, and clutter as sometimes software will move unrecognized emails to junk mail.

Question: How much time do I have to accept or decline my offer?

Answer: In most cases, an applicant has five to seven days to respond. Keep in mind that hundreds of people are wanting a spot. To keep the process fair, you must decide within the time frame indicated on your offer letter.

Question: Will I receive a notification if my application was declined?

Answer: Yes. There are three notification categories: Accepted, Wait-Listed, Declined. Regardless of status, you should receive a notification. Check your SchoolMint dashboard regularly for application status updates.

Question: Who should I contact if I did not get a notification?

Answer: Please email special.programs@fayette.kyschools.us and we will research your issue and get back with you within 24 hours.

Question: I am required to complete additional steps in the process. Who do I contact?

Answer: Each program has different requirements. When you submitted your initial application, you should have received a confirmation email indicating next steps. A program facilitator will contact you if they need additional information. It could take a few weeks to hear from them.

Question: Who should I contact to find out where my student(s) are on the waiting list?

Answer: Wait-listed applicants will be contacted according to space availability. If someone declines an offer or is “no show” of an accepted offer, the next applicant on the waitlist will receive an offer. We will continue in order from the waitlist until spots are filled. Check your SchoolMint dashboard regularly for application status updates.

Contact:

For general questions about the Magnet & School Programs (MASP) application process, email Angela Roberts or call Vee Pryor at (859) 422-0071.

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SchoolMint User Guide

SchoolMint Tips

Follow these steps to ensure you don’t miss communications regarding your application and offer.

Preferred Communication: When setting up your SchoolMint account, be sure to check both boxes to receive emails and text messages. If you already have a SchoolMint account and you want to check these options, log in and go to “Account Setting” to make changes. You can also update your phone number and email address to reflect your preferred choice.

Emails and Text Messages: The email and cellphone number used to set up your SchoolMint account are where all your communications will go. We will not send email notifications to the contact information within the application – only to the email and cell number used when you set up your SchoolMint account.

Forgot your password? Go to the SchoolMint login page and click the “forgot password” link to reset it.

Lookup for Current FCPS Students: It is important that you have the following information in hand before submitting an application in SchoolMint: FCPS Student ID Number, First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth.

Bypassing Student Lookup (No Student Found error): From time to time, you will receive an error message when the system tries to look up a current FCPS student. If this happens, you can bypass the lookup process and enter the information manually. Simply choose “No” under the Student Lookup step and proceed. Note: This is not the preferred method for current students to submit an application. Before using this option, please make sure you have the correct student ID number.