Program supports adult learners re-enrolling in college
Inver Hills Community College participates in MN Reconnect, a program designed specifically for returning Minnesota adult learners, 25 and older, who completed 15 or more college credits without finishing a degree and are ready to earn a certificate, diploma or associate degree within two years.
MN Reconnect is your road to completing your desired program. MN Reconnect will support you along the way. We create a custom plan for each learner that delivers the resources and guidance needed to succeed in a flexible and supportive environment. It doesn’t matter if you are just a few credits away or would like to start a new academic journey, we will help you achieve your goals.
It’s all in the name: we reconnect you with your program and provide you with specialized advising to help you take advantage of the multiple resources available, from state and federal grants for adult learners to childcare services. We also provide you with funding to help you pay for college costs; the MN Reconnect Scholarship awards eligible students $1,000 per semester, including summer terms.
Our approach is simple. We meet you where you left off, we focus on your academic and career goals, and we help you get back on your path to graduation. When you return to college as an adult learner, you need someone on your side who recognizes that you require something different than an 18-year-old, incoming freshman.
MN Reconnect at Inver Hills
About MN Reconnect How We Can Help You – Benefits
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MN Reconnect navigators
Our navigators are with you through every step of the re-enrollment process. They will walk through everything from choosing your classes, applying for financial aid and filling out the FAFSA, to registering in a timely manner. Our navigators will also stay with you until graduation—you will always be supported.
MN Reconnect navigators are dedicated to making this transition as smooth as possible and will continue to be by your side until the moment you complete your program.
CONTACT A NAVIGATOR
Navigator perspective…
Heidi Thury
“Inver Hills Community College is entering its third academic year with MN Reconnect. The program serves more than 100 students per semester on average. We have been leading the way in the program in terms of number of students served and receiving the $1,000 MN Reconnect Scholarship per semester.
“As the navigator for the Inver Hills program, I assist with course and registration, academic and transfer planning, financial aid and payment options, as well as important resources students might need.
“My goal is to be the one-stop shop for my students for any questions or concerns related to college. I also work across departments to ensure students receive accurate and timely information.”
Heidi Thury
Academic Advisor
MN Reconnect Navigator
Inver Hills Community College
651-450-3287
Adult learners are more than welcome at Inver Hills
No matter where you are in life, you are college material. Adult learners have a wealth of knowledge and life experiences greatly valued at Inver Hills Community College as well as throughout the diverse workforce of business and industry. That know-how and expertise can translate into college credits via Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).
CPL is academic credit that is awarded to students who can successfully demonstrate college or university-level learning achieved through informal or experiential learning outside of the classroom. You can have your learning evaluated for academic credit, saving you time and money when you set about earning your degree.
Taking our Personal Prior Learning Assessment Survey helps you find out how your experiences can translate to college credit. Allow yourself up to 15 minutes to complete the survey.
The idea of going back to college can seem overwhelming. That’s why the professionals at Inver Hills are here to help you succeed. We offer great support for adult learners, including:
