Power of YOU (POY)

POY Mission

The mission of the Power of YOU program is to expand college access, improve student performance and close achievement gaps.

Am I Eligible to Apply?

Are you a current senior in High School? Will you graduate in the spring of 2021?
Did you graduate from high school in the Spring, 2019 or Spring, 2020 and have not yet attended College? If so,
- Complete the online application located in the Application tab below.
This is a 2 in 1 application! Once you complete the POY application, you have completed the application for Minneapolis College and there is no application fee!
All are encouraged to apply. However, low income students are given preference for admission.

Submit the 2021-2022 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.ed.gov and complete the entire financial aid process this means check your email for information from Minneapolis College’s Financial Aid Department as often as possible or until you receive an award letter.

Application information

Application

After Application is Submitted, Next Steps

You will need to complete all items on the list below by August 16, 2021 to solidify your acceptance.

Complete the FAFSA by July 26
Activate your Star id
Log into your college email
Read your college email daily and complete financial aid tasks
Once you receive an Award letter from Financial Aid, email it to powerofyou@minneapolis.edu
Attend a POY Orientation

Would you like more information? Please visit our website at www.minneapolis.edu/poy or email the Program Director Ms. Arcelle Taylor at powerofyou@minneapolis.edu

Important Information

Current Students

Required student meetings will be conducted via Navigate, Zoom, Email or Phone.

For Margot Howard:

Weekly Drop In Zoom Hours:
Tuesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., just click on my Zoom link to join.
Make an appointment through Navigate.

For Matthew Huberty:

Weekly Drop In Zoom Hours:
Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., just click on my Zoom link to join.
Make an appointment through Navigate.

For Bory Chhunn:

Weekly Drop In Zoom Hours:
Mondays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., just click on my Zoom link.
Make an appointment through Navigate.

Community Engagement Hours

POY Participant Requirements

The Power of You requires our students to: Enroll at full-time status (12-15 credits each semester)

*exceptions apply, please speak to your Power of YOU Advisor regarding your particular circumstance.

Attend classes on time daily
Maintain a 2.0 grade point average each semester
Meet with your Power of YOU Advisor three times each semester
Participate in 2 POY, D3 and PSEO Orientations or 10 hours of community service or involvement in a student organization
Complete Professor Feedback Forms before midterm exams each semester