North Iowa Area Community College

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Mason City, Iowa, offers a wide array of associate’s degrees and career training programs and opportunities. Students may obtain a professional associate’s degree or vocational certificate. Some examples of professional majors are: * Agriculture * Agricultural Marketing and Finance * Criminal Justice * Fire Assisting * Medical Assisting * Physical Therapy Assisting Those who wish to transfer to a four-year school may major in such subjects as: * Art * Business * Dentistry * Engineering * History * Occupational Therapy * Social Work * Theatre Arts * Veterinary Medicine Students may also gain professional experience through internships related to their field of study. In order to gain admission to NIACC, applicants must complete an admissions application, and submit transcripts or GED scores. All new students must also take an entrance exam prior to enrolling. SAT or ACT scores may be submitted in place of the entrance exam. NIACC awards academic and other types of scholarships. They also offer need-based federal aid awards, like Pell grants, loans and work-study money. To apply for aid, applicants must submit a FAFSA.

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