IHCC offers developmental courses taught by high school teachers in the high school classroom. Students who take Inver Prep classes and pass the class with a C or better, are eligible to take college-level courses through the In College program. Tuition, textbooks, equipment and transportation for on campus field trips are provided by the high school. Students qualify for the classes by:
Students stay in their own high schools to participate in the program and visit Inver Hills Community College for special activities.
Mainly high school teachers. The Inver Prep program establishes a mentoring system between college instructors and high school teachers, the latter committed to learning the new curriculum and attending professional development. Inver Prep is designed to allow college instructors to provide support to high school teachers.
Inver Prep is free for participating students, which means substantial savings and reduced student debt.