Northwest State Community College

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Today’s college students break stereotypes If you think most college students are fresh out of high school, young, carefree and living at a university, you’re way behind the times.  Eighty-five percent of college students today don’t fit that mold. More often, the typical college student is living off-campus, working and juggling college with real-life responsibilities. There are 21.6...

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High-growth, high-demand jobs are out there. There’s a new generation in town: Generation Z. Born after 1995, you’re just about to finish high school or maybe you recently graduated. You’re hoping to avoid college debt, so you’re looking for a pipeline to a meaningful career without spending a ton of money on tuition. Our advice? Check out Northwest State Community College. This advice...

Brittany Rodriguez earned an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology degree from NSCC in 2013. She took college prep courses in high school, helping her gain valuable college credits. “At Northwest State, it was much more affordable (compared to a four-year college or university) for me to pursue my degree and get a start out in the real world,” Brittany said....

In an increasingly technological world, an educational background in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines has become increasingly important.  As the mission at Northwest State Community College is to create opportunities for success for its students, we have labored to provide a sound STEM education that is crucial to that mission. At NSCC, we do not educate...

Northwest State works with many of the top businesses throughout northwest Ohio to prepare students for entry into the workplace. With the demands of businesses changing daily, we continue to evolve our workforce development opportunities as well. Employers provide NSCC with great feedback and guidance on the training their employees need to be successful. Each business’ needs are...

As a high school graduate with aspirations to become a nurse, Brock Worden chose Northwest State because of the prestigious nursing program, knowing that NSCC graduates continue to score high on the NCLEX (nursing licensing exam). “I chose Northwest State because I knew I would graduate with the knowledge and the skills I would need later on in life,” Brock shares. “The instructors here...

Starting at a community college and then transferring to a four year institution is a common strategy for students looking to earn a bachelor’s degree. In fact, 41 percent of all students get their education at community colleges. Northwest State Community College has many resources available to help students who are looking to transfer. Ease into the College Experience With dedicated faculty...

You won’t get financial aid without it All students applying to college should know about FAFSA. Also known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, everyone—rich, poor, or somewhere in between—should plan to fill out a FAFSA application as part of applying to college. “One of the largest barriers to a higher education is the funding,” says Amber Yocom, director of...