The Right College Right Now

• College Credit Plus and College NOW provide college credit while still enrolled in high school
• Successful CCP students are offered Tuition Freedom Scholarships
• Tuition Freedom Scholarships are available for CCP students who meet the TFS guidelines. You could complete a certificate or associate degree tuition-free.
• NC State offers CCP classes in more than 55 area high schools, online and in-person on our campus in Mansfield, Shelby and at the Crawford Success Center in Bucyrus.
• The CCP credits you earn while in high school can save you thousands of dollars when you transfer to college after you graduate from high school.

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• Don’t take a gap year. Often, students who step away from continuing their studies, have trouble regaining their educational momentum.
• If your plans are changing, consider staying close to home, and earning quality, transferrable credits – at NC State at a fraction of the cost per credit hour compared to other colleges and universities.
• We’re committed to helping you secure all the financial aid for which you qualify.
• In addition to traditional financial aid, we are working to provide new awards for students pursuing short-term certificates and providing emergency funding through the NC State College Foundation and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act from the federal government.
• If you took College Credit Plus courses while in high school, you may qualify for a Tuition Freedom Scholarship from NC State – allowing you to earn a certificate or associate degree tuition-free.
• NC State offers individualized service and support to every student.

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• If you’ve been dreaming of a new career, now is the time to pursue that dream. The right certificate or degree can change your life for the better.
• With more than 60 degrees and certificate programs available, you can update your skills or retrain for a new career.
• We’re committed to helping you secure all the financial aid for which you qualify.
• In addition to traditional financial aid, we are working to provide new awards for students pursuing short-term certificates and by providing emergency funding through the NC State College Foundation.

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The COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. What a year it’s been.

At North Central State College, we have been steadfast in our commitment to keeping our students, faculty and staff safe during the pandemic, while at the same time encouraging our students to continue toward their educational goals. Our faculty and staff worked tirelessly to teach and support our students. And our students have persevered under extremely challenging conditions.

In addition to supporting students in the classroom, we are helping them connect to community services and partners that provide support for their emotional and physical needs, such as housing, food, utilities, and access to technology, while they continue their studies. These connections have become crucial to helping many students stay in school and make progress toward their dreams.

We’re proud that so many NC State alumni have provided leadership in healthcare, social services, business and safety forces during these challenging times. This spring, more than 310 graduates will join their ranks, and enter the local workforce as employees of myriad companies and institutions as they embark on rewarding careers. For the first time this spring, eight graduates will receive a bachelor’s degree from North Central State College.

Tomorrow’s leaders are training right now

The employment needs of area businesses are far greater than these new graduates can fill. As we all embrace the post-pandemic recovery that seems to be developing, now is the time for students to prepare to enjoy the benefits of that recovery – by training for a better job. There are dozens of ways to begin your education – some lead to associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees. But there are dozens of programs that lead to certificates, and industry-recognized credentials and these programs can often be completed in a few weeks. These programs equip students with skill that prepare them for good jobs with great companies – and there are a lot of jobs available throughout the region.

Tremendous scholarships are available, and more are in the planning stage

Investing in your future through education has never been more affordable, because so many sources of grants and scholarships are available to students of all ages – whether they are seeking a short term certificate or a degree. This year, NC State has awarded more than $7.5 million dollars to students through federal, state and local grants and scholarships.

Additional support for education funding is occurring at the state and federal level, and there is renewed interest in many areas:

• Aligning student resources for students to provide access to more underrepresented students.
• Ensuring that the education students receive is affordable, so they are not burdened with high levels of college loan debt. At NC State, only one in five students require a student loan to pay for their education.
• Perhaps most importantly, that graduates receive skills that are needed in the workforce today, so that there is a clear connection from training opportunities to career opportunities.

Moving forward together

I have confidence in our future, and know that the skills we have learned as a result of COVID-19 can be enhanced as we move forward. This fall, NC State will return to more face-to-face learning. But we will also continue offering the flexibility of online learning to students who are carving out time for their education in addition to meeting work and family commitments.

Our students require this flexibility. Their learning styles are changing so we must continue to evolve. We must adapt what we teach, where we teach, when we teach, and how we teach.

North central Ohio needs NC State to provide graduates who are ready to go to work and be productive, as well as graduates who can transfer to another school and complete an advanced degree. No matter which path they choose, NC State will provide quality instruction while helping them save thousands of dollars on their education.

NC State is committed to providing valuable and affordable access to higher education for students throughout north central Ohio. We continue to change and adapt, as we continue to celebrate the success of every graduate.

North Central State College is truly the right college for right now!

2021 is a time for hope and a time to act. It’s time to take the first, positive steps toward a brighter future – for you, for your family, and for our community.