MICC College Program Costs.
College Program fees includes:
Room & Board fees includes:
2021-2022 fees for incoming Minnesota resident first-year students:
Program Fee: $43,537
Room & Board: $8,160
Total Fees for 2021-2022: $51,697
2021-2022 fees for incoming non-Minnesota resident first-year students:
Tuition: $47,277
Room & Board: $8,160
Total Fees for 2020-2021: $55,437
Additional costs not included in program fees include:
Cost breakdown catalogs by resident status and year in program are available upon request by emailing financialservices@miccommunity.org.
- All instruction, books and instructional materials.
- Participation in classes, activities, and electives.
- Staff supports (1:4 to 1:12 based upon curriculum, staff:student ratio).
- Program-related transportation.
- 1:1 support services including advisors, instructors, job developers, and transition specialists.
Room & Board fees includes:
- Furnished apartment and utilities
- Grocery and laundry stipends
- Southdale YMCA access
2021-2022 fees for incoming Minnesota resident first-year students:
Program Fee: $43,537
Room & Board: $8,160
Total Fees for 2021-2022: $51,697
2021-2022 fees for incoming non-Minnesota resident first-year students:
Tuition: $47,277
Room & Board: $8,160
Total Fees for 2020-2021: $55,437
Additional costs not included in program fees include:
- Health insurance, medications, and mental health care.
- Cell phone.
- Indirect costs including weekly spending money and activities.
- Travel to and home for breaks.
Cost breakdown catalogs by resident status and year in program are available upon request by emailing financialservices@miccommunity.org.
Financial Assistance.
- MICC awards a limited amount of need-based financial assistance each year, with a maximum award of 50% of tuition covered.
- MICC does not qualify for any Federal Financial Aid.
- Participation in MICC College may qualify as a medical tax deduction. Consult with your tax advisor.
- 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 Services, 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.
- Click here to download our Financial Assistance FAQ Guide for Incoming Students.
529 Plans/529A (ABLE) Plans.
MICC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is CARF accredited. For tax
purposes, MICC is not considered an eligible educational institution by the IRS and does not issue 1098-T forms. Payments made to MICC from a 529 Plan are considered non-qualified distributions. Since the introduction and passing of the ABLE Act, families with children with special needs may fund a 529A Plan, which can be used for a program such as MICC. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 did include a provision for limited rollover of funds from a 529 Plan to a 529A Plan. Please consult your tax advisor for information on how this may apply to you.
purposes, MICC is not considered an eligible educational institution by the IRS and does not issue 1098-T forms. Payments made to MICC from a 529 Plan are considered non-qualified distributions. Since the introduction and passing of the ABLE Act, families with children with special needs may fund a 529A Plan, which can be used for a program such as MICC. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 did include a provision for limited rollover of funds from a 529 Plan to a 529A Plan. Please consult your tax advisor for information on how this may apply to you.
Additional Information.
Health Insurance, Medications and Mental Health Care
This cost varies per student. Health Insurance is required of students attending MICC, and needs to be taken care of by each family. MICC does not provide health insurance for students.
Cell Phone
Students will be required to have a cell phone while enrolled in the program in order to maintain communication with program staff at all times.
Indirect Costs
In addition to the direct costs, MICC estimates that each student should plan for $1,000 in indirect costs to cover college-related expenses such as tickets to events, going to a movie or dinner with friends, spending money for weekend activities, buying laundry detergent, toothpaste, etc. Students on average bring about $20-$25 per week for spending money. Travel to and from home for breaks varies by student’s home locale.
This cost varies per student. Health Insurance is required of students attending MICC, and needs to be taken care of by each family. MICC does not provide health insurance for students.
Cell Phone
Students will be required to have a cell phone while enrolled in the program in order to maintain communication with program staff at all times.
Indirect Costs
In addition to the direct costs, MICC estimates that each student should plan for $1,000 in indirect costs to cover college-related expenses such as tickets to events, going to a movie or dinner with friends, spending money for weekend activities, buying laundry detergent, toothpaste, etc. Students on average bring about $20-$25 per week for spending money. Travel to and from home for breaks varies by student’s home locale.
Questions?
Contact financialservices@miccommunity.org.
For information on scheduling a MN Choices Assessment, which is required to help determine funding in the state of Minnesota, resources and support services that may be available for individuals with special needs, please visit Minnesota Department of Human Services website.
For information on funding for Wisconsin residents, please visit Wisconsin's IRIS website.
For information on scheduling a MN Choices Assessment, which is required to help determine funding in the state of Minnesota, resources and support services that may be available for individuals with special needs, please visit Minnesota Department of Human Services website.
For information on funding for Wisconsin residents, please visit Wisconsin's IRIS website.
