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There are many programs and support services available to help students overcome barriers to education and training. Check out the links below for more information.
There are many programs and support services available to help students overcome barriers to education and training. Check out the links below for more information.
McLeod County Family Resource Guide is a printable PDF with 6 pages of local contact information for basic needs, criminal and legal services, crisis lines, domestic violence, education, childcare, financial education and counseling, health services, thrift shops, transportation, and more.
PANDA (Physical and Nonapparent Disability Assistance. PANDA’s mission is to provide Minnesota Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs with disability support, knowledge and resources to increase academic opportunities for all students. Their website hosts a wide range of services and information. Check out the Mental Health page, the Physical Disabilities page, and so much more.
The Adult Literacy Hotline connects students with over 300 Adult Basic Education sites in Minnesota offering free classes in ESL, GED, college prep, computers and more. Use this page to locate services in another location.
Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services (CMJTS). Our local CareerForce Center provides leadership in building a skilled workforce – workers who can do the jobs of today and learn the jobs of tomorrow. Through career counseling, job training, and strong business relationships, CMJTS helps entry-level to experienced workers – youth to older workers – train for and gain meaningful employment.
The Northstar Promise Beginning in fall 2024, the North Star Promise (NSP) Scholarship program will make college accessible and affordable for any eligible Minnesotan who has the desire to earn a credential. The program will cover the full cost of tuition and fees for eligible Minnesotans at public institutions and tribal colleges in the state.
US Customs and Immigration has a Citizenship Resource Center with a collection of helpful resources and free study materials.
Refugee and Immigrant Helpline is a connection to helpful information, resources and services in your community. Our navigators are here to provide support and guidance you can trust. We value your privacy. 1-800-814-4806 or DHS.RPO.Helpline@state.mn.us
Bridge to Benefits is a project by Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota to improve the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits. By answering a few simple questions, you will be able to see if you or someone else may be eligible for public work support programs. We will NOT ask you for information that identifies you. It's easy, confidential and free!
Literacy Minnesota has a COVID-19 Resources page with links to COVID-19 information, but also unemployment assistance, financial assistance, childcare resources, health insurance, legal/immigration, and so much more.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. ACP-eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications. Lifeline is an FCC program that helps make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on qualifying monthly telephone service, broadband Internet service, or bundled voice-broadband packages purchased from participating wireline or wireless providers. The discount helps ensure that low-income consumers can afford 21st century connectivity services and the access they provide to jobs, healthcare, and educational resources.
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