American Indian Success Program (AIS)

The American Indian Success Program Coordinator will still be available to assist with tribal scholarship applications. If you have any questions on scholarships specific to the Indigenous community, please reach out to the American Indian Success Program Coordinator, Aubrey Hendrixson. 

View the
MN Indian Scholarship Tutorial

We offer workshops designed to assist students succeed in college classes and develop personal academic skills on a regular basis.

Leadership development is offered through the United Nations of Indian Tribes for Education (UNITE) student group. Opportunities are available for American Indian students to plan and organize annual cultural events on campus, participate in the Student Senate, become a student officer with UNITE and work with the larger Twin Cities American Indian community.

The center (Helland Center, Level 2, H.2600) is available for students to meet one another, study and participate in study skills workshops. Students have access to computers and printing.

• U.N.I.T.E. meetings take place in person in H.2600. If you would like to join but prefer to join virtually, reach out to Aubrey Hendrixson.
• If interested in UNITE, fill out the form below or reach out to Aubrey Hendrixson. 

U.N.I.T.E. Club membership form.

Additional resources are available: 

• Boynton Student Health Clinic provides healthcare services by medical professionals on campus to all enrolled Minneapolis College students. Most services are provided at no cost to students. 
• For information about food pantries, food closets, food banks, soup kitchens, congregate meal locations, food boxes and vouchers, visit foodpantries.org.    
• For online mental health resources, call 612-584-0077 or visit Synergy Therapy online or call 612-642-1355. 
• Hennepin County provides in-person mental health services.
  • The Crisis Text Line offers free help to those who are having a mental health crisis or are contemplating suicide. Just text "MN" to 741741. Services are available 24/7 across Minnesota.
  • Call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-279-TALK (8255).
  • Hennepin County residents can call COPE (Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies) 24/7 at 612-596-1223.