Food Insecurities
Does Inver have food options on campus for students who cannot afford lunch?
Yes, the nurse has the "Lunch Box" twice a week students can get lunch from Sandy for free.
What does OER stand for?
Open Educational Resources
Out of the 50 states where does Minnesota rank for prices of community college?
Can you register to vote online in Minnesota?
Yes! Minnesota makes it very easy for students to register to vote.
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
Does Inver have free groceries for students?
Yes, the mobile pantry comes to campus and students can get free groceries for their homes without having to sign up.
How much do community college and technical college students spend on textbooks each year?
$168 million
How much does the average two-year college student borrow in student loans in Minnesota?
$4,228.... in California students only need to borrow $247
What percentage of eligible voters are millennials?
near 50%... as baby boomers decrease millennials will become the biggest group of eligible voters.
What year did the US gain its independence?
1776
How many students in community college are food insecure?
2 out of 3
What is the average cost of textbooks (fall and spring semester) for community college students
$1,400 according to the college board
How much do Minnesotans owe in student loan debt?
$27 billion
What percentage of millennials voted in 2016?
19%
What year did Minnesota become a state?
1858
Who is 18% more likely to experience food insecurities?
African American and Native American students
How much has the cost of textbooks risen since 1977? (looking for a percentage)
1,000%
What is the income limit that will allow students to be able to have the first two years of college free?
Families making less than $125,000 a year.
What percentage of milliennial voters identify as being not white?
40%... this makes our generation the most diverse voting generation in history.
Who was the president during the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
What is the percentage of students who miss class due to having food insecurities?
53%
How many students go through the semester without the needed textbooks because they cannot afford them?
2 out of 3
by 2020 how many jobs in Minnesota will require a post-secondary degree?
every 3 out of 4 jobs
What percent of Minnesotans voted in the last midterm election?
64.25%... Minnesota ranked 1st in the country for voter turn out!
When did African Americans gain the freedom to vote?
1965