College Program - Minnesota Independence College and Community

7501 Logan Avenue South, Suite 2A, Richfield, MN 55423

Eligibility

- Be diagnosed with a learning disability, executive dysfunction, an autism spectrum disorder or other neurological disorder. Typical applicants will have a range of cognitive and processing abilities. - Be between the ages of 18 - 26 years of age - Have completed K-12 education by the time of the program's start date - Have a Full-Scale IQ of 70 or above, as documented on a neuropsychological evaluation that's been completed within the last three years - Not require 24-hour supervision and be able to make safe decisions, as reported in the applicant's application - Not have a history of criminal activity that would preclude applicants from obtaining employment, as reported in the applicant's application - Statewide

Required documents

Supplemental application questionnaire, neuropsychological evaluation, latest IEP, Transition Plan, and/or Evaluation Plan, latest unofficial HS transcript, three recommendations all required. Optional: vocational evaluations, any post-secondary transcripts.

Hours

9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

Voice

Application process

- Call; visit website to apply - Annual Application Periods: Early Decision, September 1 - November 15 General I, November 16 - March 1 General II, March 2 - May 1 - Once an online application has been received, MICC Admissions will send a secure document portal for applicants to upload required and optional documentation safely. Completed applications will be reviewed for eligibility and eligible candidates and their families will be invited to interview. - Visit website to schedule a campus tour; drop-in tours are not available

Fees

Call; see website for details

Service area

Description

Program is a three-year opportunity providing live on-campus in an apartment with their peers to learn independent living skills, vocational skills, and social skills. Through experiential learning and integration into the surrounding community, students gain valuable experiences and begin to develop their own accomplishments from daily living tasks, like taking public transportation or managing your finances, to building and sustaining a career, a support system and lifelong relationships. MICC College program curriculum competency areas include: - Independent Living (includes personal care, meal planning and preparation, fitness and nutrition, financial skills, home care and personal organization) - Thriving in community (helps participants build social-emotional skills to promote healthy relationships, manage stress and anxiety and work collaboratively while being authentically themselves) - Working with purpose (building job and employment skills)

Last assured

11/13/2025

What's Here

Life Skills Education College/University Admissions

Providing organization

Minnesota Independence College and Community

A nonprofit vocational and life-skills training program for young adults with learning differences and autism spectrum disorders.