Home, Family and Community
As a college student, you may encounter challenging life experiences or personal obstacles that you did not anticipate. As a result, you may find that you need some additional assistance. The resources listed below may be able to help you better meet your needs and the needs of those you care about.
Food Support and Assistance
Health Care and Insurance
Housing
Legal Information
Parenting and Child Care
- Cost of Raising a Child
- At Risk Youth Resource
- Child Care Information and Assistance
- Family Education
- MN Child Care Resource and Referral Network
- Adoptees Have Answers
Refugee Support
- American Refugee Committee
- The Center for Victims of Torture
- The Immigrant Law Center
- Refugee Health Care (MN)
Transportation
- Counseling Center
- Crisis Hotlines
- Online Mental Health Screenings
- Mental Health Community Resources
- On Campus Personal Counseling
- Advocacy, Education and Support
- Busy Bees Child Care
- Fitness Center
- Intramural Sports and Outdoor Recreation
- Intercollegiate Athletics
- Right to Know (Campus Policies)
- Student Health 101
- Student Health Service
- Student Life
- Young Student Parent Support Center
Workshops are great ways to explore the different areas of the GPS LifePlan. A variety of topics are available and you can attend workshops in person or participate in online tutorials.
Navigate your CareerPlan by referencing the checklist below.
Have you:
- Assessed your values, interests, and skills?
- Researched possible career choices?
- Created a resume and cover letter?
- Activated your eFolio account?
- Started the job search process?
Click here to view the GPS LifePlan checklist.
Click here to view the GPS LifePlan list of activities and resources.
Navigate your EducationPlan by referencing the checklist below.
Have you:
- Developed SMART goals?
- Decided on a major or program of study?
- Assessed your learning style?
- Researched study skills and strategies?
- Arranged a meeting with an advising professional to select appropriate courses?
Click here to view the GPS LifePlan checklist.
Click here to view the GPS LifePlan list of activities and resources.
Navigate your FinancePlan by referencing the checklist below.
Have you:
- Established your short and long-term financial goals?
- Created a budget?
- Explored resources to help you pay for college?
- Assessed your debt situation?
- Developed a savings plan for the future?
Click here to view the GPS LifePlan checklist.
Click here to view the GPS LifePlan list of activities and resources.
Navigate your LeadershipPlan by referencing the checklist below.
Have you:
- Assessed your leadership style?
- Completed a personality inventory?
- Formed your personal mission and vision statement?
- Explored the leadership resources?
- Participated in a campus or community activity to help build your leadership skills?
- Determined your Carbon Footprint?
Click here to view the GPS LifePlan checklist.
Click here to view the GPS LifePlan list of activities and resources.
Navigate your PersonalPlan by referencing the checklist below.
Have you:
- Explored the transition to college resources?
- Assessed your resiliency and ability to adapt to change?
- Established personal fitness goals?
- Examined the physical and mental wellness resources?
- Researched how to manage healthy relationships?
Click here to view the GPS LifePlan checklist.
Click here to view the GPS LifePlan list of activities and resources.
