Minnesota Independence College and Community

I am a current student and a senior at Minnesota Life College and I have love it so much. have grown as a student and as an individual. We do have our downfalls, but with me, it has been great. The staff are great and have helped me grow and learn to eat healthier.

MLC has been instrumental in the growth and success of my step-daughter. She was challenged with learning disabilities as a child which left her without friends and bullied in school. MLC has taught her how to be an advocate for herself, live independently, manage apartment living and face the day-to-day challenges that are easily taken for granted. I'm happy to say that she is employed, fully supports herself and has an abundance of friends! A success story indeed.

Minnesota Life College is the perfect fit for many students who benefit from vocational and life skills training. Students with ASD and ADHD have the opportunity to find rewarding jobs, take care of their own apartments, and develop mutually beneficial relationships. It is a joy to see the transformation in confidence and ability from freshman year to senior year.

MLC is a program that makes a difference. I have seen the program adapt to meet the needs of the undergraduate as well as the graduates living on their own. The changes that are seen in the young adults that attend this program are beyond explanation. From the moment that walk through the door to the day they start their job, live on their own, and become a part of their community. It is inspiring to see them full fill their potential.