MICC College Program Tuition.

Tuition includes:
  • all instruction, books and instructional materials.
  • a furnished apartment and utilities.
  • groceries.
  • transportation.
  • participation in classes, activities, and electives.
  • YMCA access.
  • staff supports (1:4 to 1:12 based upon curriculum, staff:student ratio).
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Tuition for the 2019-2020 MICC College school year is $45,900. 

*Tuition does not include the $100 application fee, neuropsychological evaluation costs, travel to and from home state to MICC, weekly spending money, medical or specialized counseling services, or medications. A $1000 acceptance deposit will be applied to tuition.

Tuition payments are made using one of two payment plans, selected by the family. 
  • Plan A requires three equal payments made in July, October and January.
  • ​Plan B requires an initial payment of made in July, and monthly payments made for the subsequent 9 months.

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. 

529 Plans/529A (Able) Plans.

MICC is a registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is CARF accredited. For tax purposes, MICC is not considered an eligible educational institution by the IRS. Therefore, 529 Plan funds may not be used to pay for MICC services. 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 Minnesota Independence College and Community. 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.

Questions?

​Contact admissions@miccommunity.org or 612.876.9409. 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 their website.