Planning Your Education

Additional Programs for Students

Courses for College Success

Most colleges and universities offer courses designed to share with students the skills that will help them be successful in college. Some courses familiarize new students to the college experience. They focus on campus resources, expectations of college faculty, building effective study skills, and more. Other courses such as computer application, library research skills, and career planning provide opportunities to develop or enhance specific skills. Check the course schedule on your campus to find out which classes are available to you.

Resources for Distance Learners

Minnesota Online This site helps students determine if taking online classes is a good option for them. It includes a quiz, videos from actual students who have taken online classes, requirements, and available clasess.

Tips for Taking Online Courses This site contains tips and advice on how to succeed in online classes.

Successful Online Learners This site describes some of the characteristics and qualities that contribute to online learning success.

Online Learning Skills Additional resources are listed in this section of the study skills and strategies area of the EducationPlan.

Resources for First Generation College Students

Life as a First Generation College Student This link discusses what the experience of being a first generation college student might be like.

First Hand Stories from First Generation Students This site contains videos of individuals talking about their experiences as first year students.

First In the Family This entire site is dedicated to offering practical advice, inspiration, and planning tools for first generation college students. Much of the information comes from students themselves and the site also contains videos.

First Generation College Student Newsletter This newsletter published by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education contains many articles about first generation students. It discusses recent issues and trends in the state including the increase of older students who are first generation.

Resources for Migrant Families

Migrant Education This U.S. Department of Education site lists programs available to migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families.

GED and College Assistance This organization provides help to migrants looking to obtain a GED and offers support for migrant students planning to attend college.

Resources for Veterans

MyMilitary GPS LifePlan This is the military version of the GPS LifePlan and includes additional resources for veterans, Servicemembers and their families.

Higher Education Veterans Programs Hosted by the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs, this site provides information and support related to higher education.

Veteran Resources for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities This site includes MnSCU specific information about services available to military veterans and their families.

Servicemembers Opportunities Colleges (SOC) Consortium These colleges and universities are committed to providing assistance to servicemembers and their families.

Education and Training Programs for Veterans This ISEEK site includes a list of programs available to veterans.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information for Veterans This site lists programs available to those who are or have been in the armed services.