iConnect

What is the iConnect program?

iConnect (brochure ) is a program designed to help high school seniors transition to college successfully. The program provides additional services and support to qualifying students during their first year at Inver Hills. Students will receive assistance with the admissions and financial aid processes, as well as continued support with course selection and educational planning. Students also receive a free summer course and tuition assistance for the fall and spring semesters. For additional academic and peer support, students will be encouraged to enroll in a learning community, where they take two or more courses in common with other first year students. Tuition assistance is based on student need and availability of funds.

iConnect Brochure

Why join iConnect?

• Receive a free summer class!
• Tuition assistance up to $1000 your first year
• You don't pay the $20 application fee
• Participate in Learning Community classes
  (fellow students you can study and socialize with)
• Receive personalized assistance with:
  • College admissions process
  • Financial aid application
  • Course selection and educational planning

Who is eligible to participate in iConnect?

If one or more of these apply to you, you are eligible:

• A first-generation college student (neither parent attended college)
• Non-native English speaker (English isn't or wasn't your primary language)
• Student of color
• Low-income (qualify for free or reduced lunch at your high school or a Pell grant this academic year)

Sign up for an iConnect Information Session!

Information sessions will be scheduled this spring. For more information about the program, please call or email Sarah Doman Flygare at 651-450-3733 or iconnect@inverhills.edu.

How can I get more information on the free summer class?

iConnect students will enroll in a free 4 week summer course, beginning in late July.  Participation in the summer course is a mandatory part of the program. However, tuition and books for the course are free. Students' placement on the Inver Hills' assessment test will determine which course they take during the summer.

How do I apply for iConnect?

Priority Deadline: May 30th

If you complete the application process by the priority deadline of May 30th, you will be among the first applications to be reviewed and have the best chance of being admitted to the program. After May 30th, the remaining seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Applications will be reviewed once they are complete; so the earlier you apply and complete the process, the better your chances are of being admitted into iConnect.

Students must complete the following application steps to be admitted to Inver Hills Community College and iConnect:

1. Complete and submit the Inver Hills application.
2. Submit a copy of your high school transcript.
3. Take the Inver Hills assessment test.
4. Complete the iConnect program application .
5. Submit iConnect recommendation form  completed by a teacher, counselor, or community member.

Completed iConnect program applications will be reviewed after the deadline and students will be notified of their acceptance as soon as possible.

Who can I contact with questions about iConnect?

If you would like to request information about iConnect, e-mail iconnect@inverhills.edu or call Sarah Doman Flygare at 651-450-3733.