The colleges and universities of Minnesota State are here to support students through every step of their educational journey. Our students are people first, and their lives are complex. Students face challenges that make progress towards their academic goals difficult, including mental health, grief and loss, housing and food insecurity, as well as challenges related to child and family care, transportation, and access to technology. Our students overcome many challenges and obstacles to achieve personal and academic success, and Minnesota State is committed to help them navigate their lives and their commitments to learning.
Students who access basic needs support and resources are more likely to experience academic success and persist to graduation.
You’ve got this. We’ve got you.
Minnesota State System Office Contact:
Paul Shepherd
System Director for Student Development and Success
paul.shepherd@minnstate.edu
The school you attend also has resources to help you. Select your college or university from the list below to see what resources they offer.
- Alexandria Technical & Community College
- Anoka Technical College
- Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Bemidji State University
- Central Lakes College
- Century College
- Dakota County Technical College
- Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
- Hennepin Technical College
- Inver Hills Community College
- Lake Superior College
- Metropolitan State University
- Minneapolis College
- Minnesota North College
- Minnesota State College Southeast
- Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Minnesota West Community & Technical College
- Normandale Community College
- North Hennepin Community College
- Northland Community & Technical College
- Northwest Technical College
- Pine Technical & Community College
- Ridgewater College
- Riverland Community College
- Rochester Community and Technical College
- Saint Paul College
- St. Cloud State University
- St. Cloud Technical & Community College
- South Central College
- Southwest Minnesota State University
- Winona State University
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Visit the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website
- Call: 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK)
- Chat online with the Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Crisis Text Line
- Visit the Crisis Text Line Website
- Text “Home” to 741741
- Text “STEVE” to 741741 to access support for BIPOC students and their allies.
- Text “START” to 678678 to access support for LGBTQIA+ students and their allies