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Offers scholarships for those attending a technical college or entering as a freshman undergraduate or a graduate student. Must be legally blind in both eyes, and a U.S. citizen. The application will be available at www.acb.org in early November, and it is due back early February

Provides information on academic programs, admissions criteria, and application process. Several departments on campus include:

- Admissions

- Athletics

- Bookstore

- Business office

- Human resources

- Information technology

- Registrar and many more

Initiatives helping communities in northeastern MN support the healthy development of children and young people from birth to adulthood. - Access to high-quality child care

- Infant and early childhood mental health - Initiatives include early childhood development

- Inter-generational program that joins youth with older adults in communities across the region

- Youth leadership and service learning

K–12 and Adult Tutoring:

Provides tutoring support for school subjects or writing assistance. Students can work one-on-one with a tutor up to 10 times per semester.

Laptops for Locals:

Provides access to refurbished laptops at a reduced cost to eligible individuals

Scholarships:

Offers scholarships that can help cover the cost of tuition, textbooks, and training programs

Student Support Services:

Offers academic advising, financial aid guidance, scholarship assistance, tutoring, and other student support resources.

Provides scholarships to children who will be attending kindergarten and are planning to enroll or are currently enrolled in a Kindergarten Prep Program through Mower County preschools

- Accepts donations designated to specific community groups and foundations - Accepts grant applications - Allows the set-up of scholarship funds and accepts applications for financial assistance - Compiling lists of trusted disaster relief organizations for donation purposes - Managed a funding information network to provide funding resource information to applicants

Japanese Speaking Club: Offers informal Japanese conversation opportunities for native and non-native speakers

Mondale Scholarship: Offers annual financial grants to Minnesota undergraduate students accepted to academic programs in Japan

Nihonjinkai: A volunteer group that supports Japanese individuals and families living in Minnesota, with a focus on social connection and community among elders. Main activities include monthly social meetings with food and fellowship, and maintaining a Japanese-language library for members.

Assists eligible students to attend post-secondary training by providing financial assistance including grants, loans, and work study programs.

Coordinates and funds scholarships for youth and adults to attend programs in specific industries, at approved educational institutions

Coordinates and funds scholarships for youth and adults to attend programs in specific industries, at approved educational institutions

Children receive a scholarship to attend an early childhood program that enables them to enter school with the skills and behavior needed. Parent involvement and family events are also parts of the program. Services include:

- Early childhood learning experiences

- Family events and Parent Education Groups

- Health and community service referrals

- Kindergarten information

- Parent education and support

- Preschool scholarships

Federal Student Aid (FSA): - Eligible students who are planning to attend college or career school can apply for federally funded financial assistance to help pay for education beyond high school - Visit website to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Federal Student Aid (FSA) Ombudsman Group: - Individuals who have completed an online application, may have a dispute, or believe to have a wrong or incomplete answer from their application submission can reach the FSA Ombudsman group - Help resolve discrepancies with loan balances/payments - Resolve issues with Pell Grant disbursements or overpayments - Explain loan interest and collection charges - Identify options for resolving issues related to consolidation, service quality, default status, bankruptcy, income tax refund offsets, and other concerns - Clarify requirements of loan deferment or forbearance, loan cancellation, or discharge

- Accepts donations designated to specific community groups and foundations - Accepts grant applications - Allows the set-up of scholarship funds and accepts applications for financial assistance - Compiling lists of trusted disaster relief organizations for donation purposes - Managed a funding information network to provide funding resource information to applicants

Administers student financial aid programs and interstate tuition reciprocity. Provides information on student financial aid options, including grants and scholarships.

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc.

​The Arc Minnesota also offers scholarship opportunities to support individuals living with disabilities. Call the Help Desk or visit the website for more information about eligibility, criteria, and scholarships available. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

Coordinates and funds scholarships for youth and adults to attend programs in specific industries, at approved educational institutions

Coordinates and funds scholarships for youth and adults to attend programs in specific industries, at approved educational institutions

Scholarships help pay for Parent Aware child care and early education programs. Each child who has been awarded a scholarship is eligible to receive up to $8,500 for a 12-month period, depending on tuition costs and the Parent Aware Star rating of the program. Scholarships are renewable until the child is Kindergarten eligible. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the early childhood program that the family chooses, which may include Parent Aware rated family or center-based child care programs, preschool programs, school district programs, or Head Start programs. Must be used at a Parent Aware-related program.

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc.

​The Arc Minnesota also offers scholarship opportunities to support individuals living with disabilities. Call the Help Desk or visit the website for more information about eligibility, criteria, and scholarships available. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

Offers Associate of Arts Degrees with the following areas of emphasis:

- Business

- Early childhood education

- Education

- Environmental science

- Humanities, arts, and social sciences

​​​- Human services Native American studies Scholarships available:

- American Indian College Fund

- White Earth Scholarship Program

Early Learning Scholarship: Assists with paying for childcare or early child care education Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program: Provides financial assistance to help families pay for child care. Mahube-Otwa administers the Child Care Assistance Program in Becker, Otter Tail, Wadena, and Marshall counties.

The program provides up to $5,000 per school year to help students under the age of 26 who have aged out of foster care for post-secondary education at a college, university, vocational, technical, or trade school. The Minnesota Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program provides the funds. The money does not need to be paid back. The funding can go towards tuition and fees, student books, housing, child care, transportation, other school-related costs, or living expenses. Eligible applicants need to follow the grant application process.

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc.

​The Arc Minnesota also offers scholarship opportunities to support individuals living with disabilities. Call the Help Desk or visit the website for more information about eligibility, criteria, and scholarships available. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc.

​The Arc Minnesota also offers scholarship opportunities to support individuals living with disabilities. Call the Help Desk or visit the website for more information about eligibility, criteria, and scholarships available. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

Career Planning and Counseling

- Advice and assistance with career decision-making

- Assessment tools to identify skills, abilities, and interests that can be used to discover or confirm a career path in today's job market

Examples of Occupations Supported by Scholarships Include:

- Advanced Manufacturing

- Aviation Maintenance Technician

- Certified Nursing Assistant

- Health Unit Coordinator

- Licensed Practical Nurse

- Medical Assistant

- Registered Nurse

- Welders, Machinists

Job Search and Placement Services

- Assistance in identifying and describing your skills

- Help with resume writing and interview preparation

- Job Club: A group that helps locate jobs, meet employers and form solidarity in job searching

Supportive Services:

- May be able to assist with expenses for work clothing, transportation or other essential items, if needed to achieve employment or training goals

Training

- Education and training scholarships including funding for tuition, books and fees for skill upgrading and retraining

- On-the-job training

- Short- or long-term training to acquire skills in a new field

- Workplace effectiveness workshops