Summer Program
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Spend your summer at Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) and Learn Skills. Experience Life. Our Summer Program, consists of two sessions taking place in June and July and is designed for young adults ages 17-20. The program is 100% hands-on learning with MICC activity specialists and vocational instructors. Students will gain experience living in an apartment setting with roommates, working and engaging in a community, and making new friends and managing a social life. We seek to provide our participants with a taste of independence supported by our instructors and staff. Our experienced and diverse staff come from a variety of backgrounds supporting health and wellness, social skills, and vocational experience. We work alongside our participants on the Autism Spectrum and with learning differences to:
"As a parent, I was able to connect with other parents at the Summer Program prior to entering the College program. We were able to talk/discuss/plan for our student’s entrance. We talked about everything from clothes to friends to insecurities to joys. I felt more connected for sure!" 2019 Summer Program dates and cost. |
A Day in the life.The Summer Program focuses on teaching and measuring key standardized competencies that address growth in three core categories.
SOCIAL PROGRAMMING
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Dates:
Session 1: June 10-23, 2019
Session 2: July 8-21, 2019
Note: Sessions are structured with identical programming, although a participant may apply and attend both session dates.
Location: Students reside in the MICC town homes within the Colony Apartments, which are fully furnished and include either two or three bedrooms, bathrooms, living room and kitchen. During the day the students will be on and off campus exploring careers and programming. In the afternoons and evenings, they will practice cooking, maintain their apartments, participate in activities, attend social skills classes, and adventure into the community.
Costs: $3,500 per session is an all-inclusive fee for furnished apartment, groceries, laundry, transportation, activities, and hands-on instruction for the overnight 2-week session. Students should plan to bring $100 in spending money that will be utilized to teach budgeting skills.
Financial aid is not available for the Summer Program and the program is private pay. However, there are alternative sources of funding families are able to access.
Session 1: June 10-23, 2019
Session 2: July 8-21, 2019
Note: Sessions are structured with identical programming, although a participant may apply and attend both session dates.
Location: Students reside in the MICC town homes within the Colony Apartments, which are fully furnished and include either two or three bedrooms, bathrooms, living room and kitchen. During the day the students will be on and off campus exploring careers and programming. In the afternoons and evenings, they will practice cooking, maintain their apartments, participate in activities, attend social skills classes, and adventure into the community.
Costs: $3,500 per session is an all-inclusive fee for furnished apartment, groceries, laundry, transportation, activities, and hands-on instruction for the overnight 2-week session. Students should plan to bring $100 in spending money that will be utilized to teach budgeting skills.
Financial aid is not available for the Summer Program and the program is private pay. However, there are alternative sources of funding families are able to access.
- Families with state or county funding may be able to use portions of their funding to offset tuition costs. In Minnesota, individuals can use CDCS waivers, and Wisconsin residents can use IRIS funds. For information about other states, please contact admissions at 612.876.9409.
- Alternate forms of funding sources may be accepted at MICC, please contact admissions to learn more.
Summer Program admission guidelines.
Requirements include:
A successful candidate must…
- A diagnosed learning disability, executive dysfunction, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD/ADD, or other neurological condition. Most applicants will have a range of cognitive and processing abilities.
- No significant behavior or emotional problems.
- Responds well to a structured and supported environment.
- Between the ages of 17-20 years old.
- A Full Scale IQ of 70 or above.
A successful candidate must…
- Be excited to be a part of MICC programming and have a general buy-in.
- Be able to make independent, safe decisions and not require 24-hour supervision. MICC is not a therapeutic or psychiatric program; and will not be a good fit for participants who experience significant emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Be developmentally ready to participate in a comprehensive apartment-living and community-based program. Applicant responds well to a structured and supported environment.
- Have evidence of their ability to navigate day-to-day activities (school, volunteering, work, etc.) without 1:1 support.
- Demonstrate emotional and behavioral stability sufficient to live independently, function socially, and participate fully in programming
Summer Program steps to apply.
Our Summer Program is rapidly growing, yet we only have a limited number of spaces available on a first come first serve basis. Summer Program applications will be accepted beginning on December 1, 2018 and will remain open until the program sessions are full. Applicants will have a choice of the June or July session as long as space remains available.
Step 1: Tour MICC
Step 4: What happens next?
The Admissions Committee will review the application as soon as all of the required information is received (steps 1 through 3 are completed/submitted). Following this review, if appropriate, individuals will be contacted to schedule an in-person (or virtual) interview, skills assessment and campus observation visit.
Step 1: Tour MICC
- Call 612.876.9409 or email our admissions office to schedule a campus visit. Tours are held weekdays between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and last approximately 90 minutes. Tours include an overview of our curriculum and programs, a campus tour, and time to chat with admissions staff. Parents are encouraged to bring their potential student to the visit.
- Complete the Summer Program Student Application here
- Mail the $100.00 application fee (cash or check, you may also call with card) after you submit your application online to:
Minnesota Independence College & Community
Office of Admissions
7501 Logan Ave. S. Suite 2A
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: 612.876.9409
Fax: 612.869.0443
Email: admissions@miccommunity.org
- Mail, fax or email us with the following supporting materials:
- Educational transcripts from any high school and all post-secondary institutions the applicant has attended.
- Copies of current Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Evaluation Report, and/or Transition Plan.
- Health records or medical reports relevant to the application process.
- A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation completed within the last twenty four (24) months in the following five areas: 1) Cognitive Ability, 2) Academic Ability, 3) Adaptive Behaviors Skills, 4) Social/Emotional/Behavior Skills, and 5) Executive Functioning Skills. Refer to the Guidelines for Disability Documentation for more information. If you are in need of referrals to providers who can administer a neuropsychological evaluation, please contact Admissions, and we will provide a list to you.
- Use our online survey to request and complete two (2) letters of recommendation from the following persons: (1) an educator, (2) an employer, (3) a psychologist, social worker, vocational rehabilitation counselor or co-worker. You may send the survey link directly to the individual via email to complete the survey.
- Please instruct individuals who are providing recommendations to contact our admissions office with questions.
Step 4: What happens next?
The Admissions Committee will review the application as soon as all of the required information is received (steps 1 through 3 are completed/submitted). Following this review, if appropriate, individuals will be contacted to schedule an in-person (or virtual) interview, skills assessment and campus observation visit.
