Consumer Information
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees and the public. The following information is disclosed to you in compliance with federal law. For additional information, including requesting a paper copy of any materials, please call or e-mail the appropriate office or visit the indicated websites.
The following links provide consumer information items that you have a right to review.
Academic Programs
Catalog
Professional Licensure Disclosures
Contact: Registrar – Michelle Petznick
Email: michelle.petznick@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4205
Information regarding NIACC’s programs and courses are available in the current General Catalog. The catalog includes course descriptions and faculty and staff information.
Contact: Career Advisor – Melissa Hocken
Email: melissa.hocken@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4324
Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA)
Contact: Registrar – Michelle Petznick
Email: michelle.petznick@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4205
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford students certain rights with respect to their educational records. Information regarding FERPA can be found in the current Student Handbook.
Contact information for North Iowa Area Community College offices that can provide more information or help with obtaining paper copies is included under each category heading below, as relevant.
Technology Policy
Federal Copyright Laws
Contact: Chief Information Officer/Director of Enterprise Applications – Greg Bailey
Email: greg.bailey@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4172
Information regarding NIACC’s technology policy is also available in the current Student Handbook.
Cost of Attendance
Net Price Calculator
Tuition and Fees
Contact: Director of Financial Aid – Abbie Steinberg
Email: abbie.steinberg@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4313
NIACC’s Cost of Attendance is an estimation of costs composed of tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing and food, transportation and personal expenses a student may incur at NIACC.
Drug and Alcohol Policy (Students)
Drug and Alcohol Policy (Employees)
Contact: Vice President – Student Development & Success – Dr. Rachel McGuire
Email: rachel.mcguire@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4104
NIACC’s Student Code of Conduct is located in the Student Handbook. Information can also be found in NIACC’s Annual Campus Safety and Security Report.
Contact: Disability Services Counselor – Lisa Vance
Email: lisa.vance@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4296
Disability services provides disability-related information and referrals for NIACC students, determines eligibility for services and facilitates reasonable accommodations, coordinates disability-related technical assistance and auxiliary aids/services, and provides advocacy and training.
Contact: Director of Financial Aid – Abbie Steinberg
Email: abbie.steinberg@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4313
Federal law provides that a student who has been convicted of an offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving financial aid shall not be eligible to receive any federal or institutional grant, loan or work assistance.
Campus Safety and Security
Emergency Procedures
https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Contact: Vice President – Student Development & Success – Dr. Rachel McGuire
Email: rachel.mcguire@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4104
NIACC’s Annual Campus Safety and Security report is available on the NIACC Portal for student and staff to view. This report includes the drug/alcohol policy, as well as crime statistics.
Contact: Paula Nissen
Email: paula.nissen@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4004
NIACC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rate & Financial Support Data
Equity in Athletics Disclosure
Student-Athlete Handbook
Contact: Athletic Director – Ryan Flickenger
Email: ryan.flickinger@niacc.edu
In compliance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, the Department of Athletics publishes information on men’s and women’s athletic programs at NIACC. It includes the number of participants by gender for each team, operating and recruiting expenses, coaches’ salaries, revenues, and athletically related student aid.
Missing Student Policy and Notification Procedures
Contact: Vice President – Student Development & Success – Dr. Rachel McGuire
Email: rachel.mcguire@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4104
NIACC’S missing student policy and notification procedures to be followed when a student has been reported missing for more than 24 hours are available in the Campus Safety and Security report. The report also includes directions for students on how to submit emergency contact and missing person contact information.
Contact: Director of Financial Aid – Abbie Steinberg
Email: abbie.steinberg@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4313
Students may use the Net Price Calculator to estimate their potential college expenses.
This page provides links to information about North Iowa Area Community College, in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Paper copies are available upon request.
The NIACC nursing program is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing and nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Our graduates benefit from a program that has earned a 96% nursing licensure pass rate (a 5 year average).
Contact: Vice President – Student Development & Success – Dr. Rachel McGuire
Email: rachel.mcguire@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4104
NIACC collects and publishes information on the post-graduate status of NIACC degree recipients. Survey response rates are also provided.
In accordance with Iowa Code 22.7, the College acknowledges and takes seriously its responsibility to open administration and the public’s right of access. The record custodian shall respond orderly and expeditiously to requests for examining or receiving copies of public records it maintains. Requests under the Freedom of Information or Open Records may be student directory information, minutes of meetings, e-mails, or other documentation that are not sensitive to personnel or legal privilege.
Requests may be received in writing, either by mail or e-mail, to document the request and person or business requesting the information. The request should include the information requested, the format for the information to be provided (electronic or paper), and timeline for the requested material. The estimated charge for providing this information will be given to the requestor in advance of preparing the information. Public record inquires may be directed to Lora Juhl at lora.juhl@niacc.edu
Refund and Repayment Policy
Official Withdrawal Requirements and Procedures
Return of Title IV Funds Policy
Contact: Registrar – Michelle Petznick
Director of Financial Aid – Abbie Steinberg
Email: michelle.petznick@niacc.edu / abbie.steinberg@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4205 / 641-422-4313
In compliance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, the Department of Athletics publishes information on men’s and women’s athletic programs at NIACC. It includes the number of participants by gender for each team, operating and recruiting expenses, coaches’ salaries, revenues, and athletically related student aid.
Retention, Graduation, Transfer Out Rates
Contact: Vice President – Student Development & Success – Dr. Rachel McGuire
Email: rachel.mcguire@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4104
Graduation/Transfer Rates for Scholarship Athletes
Contact: Athletic Director – Ryan Flickinger
Email: ryan.flickinger@niacc.edu
The Bureau of Iowa College Aid has overarching, statutory authority under Iowa Code Chapter 261b to determine the registration (i.e., licensure or authorization) status of postsecondary educational institutions that operate at a physical location within the State of Iowa or that offer distance education courses and programs to Iowa residents. In addition, the Bureau of Iowa College Aid administers provisions of Iowa’s student consumer protection laws in Iowa Code Section 714.18, 714.19, 714.23, 714.24 that address financial responsibility for certain educational institutions, and, for proprietary institutions, a tuition refund policy for withdrawn, students.
Persons who have questions about a postsecondary educational institution’s compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 261b, and Iowa Code Sections 714.18, 714.19, 714.23 and 714.24 should contact:
Bureau of Iowa College Aid
Iowa Department of Education
400 E. 14th St. | Des Moines, IA 50319-0416
877-272-4456
educate.iowa.gov
In addition, the Bureau of Iowa College Aid maintains a Constituent Request for Review process that meets the conditions of federal regulations in 34 CFR 600.9(a)(1). These regulations state that a postsecondary educational institution located in a State is legally authorized by the State, in part, if the State has a process to review and appropriate act on complaints concerning the institution. The commission accepts complaints from any student attending any postsecondary educational institution located in Iowa, and from any Iowa resident attending a postsecondary educational institution located in any other State.
A student may initiate the Constituent Request for Review process at: educate.iowa.gov/higher-ed/student-complaints
Contact: Vice President – Student Development & Success – Dr. Rachel McGuire
Email: rachel.mcguire@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4104
Information about the student body diversity, including the number of enrolled full-time students by gender and race/ethnicity, is provided. The number of undergraduate students who receive a Federal Pell Grant is available on College Navigator.
Contact: Director of Financial Aid – Abbie Steinberg
Email: abbie.steinberg@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4313
- Types of Grants
- Types of Loans
- Types of Foundation Scholarships
- Work Study
- Applying for Aid
- How your Financial Aid is Determined & Disbursed
Rights & Responsibilities of Students Receiving Financial Assistance :
- https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/how-your-financial-aid-is-determined/
- https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/satisfactory-academic-progress/
- https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/student-loan-repayment/
- https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/financial-aid-dates/
- https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/entrance-and-exit-counseling/
Required Disclosure Information for Borrowers
In accordance with HEOA 489 Amended HEA Sec. 485B, North Iowa Area Community College is required to disclose to all borrowers that any loan borrowed by a student or eligible parent will be submitted to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The information reported to NSLDS will be accessible by guarantee agencies, lenders, and institutions determined to be authorized users of the data system.
Borrowers may review their NSLDS history and information at any time at www.studentaid.gov.
Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in General Studies Degrees
Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Accounting
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Agriculture Marketing & Sales
- Agriculture Operations & Management
- Agriculture Sales & Service
- Automotive Service Technology
- Business Administration
- Business Office Specialist
- Business Technology Specialist
- Criminal Justice
- Diesel Technology
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
- Graphic Communications
- HVAC
- Industrial Systems Technology
- Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance
- Information Assurance & Security
- Information Technology Specialist
- Insurance & Financial Management
- Legal Office Specialist
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Sports Management
- Tool & Die
Career & Technical Diploma & Certificate Programs:
- Accounting
- Agriculture Technology
- Automotive
- Building Trades
- Business Office Associate
- Early Childhood
- Emergency Management
- General Machinist
- HVAC
- Human Services
- Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance
- Management
- Marketing & Sales
- Medical Assistant
- Nurse Aide
- Physical Fitness & Wellness
- Practical Nursing
- Welding
Contact: Bookstore Manager – Rhonda Nesheim-Kauffman
Email: niaccbookzone@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4500
The Bookzone website allows you to search for the required textbooks and materials for each course as soon as the information is available for a given term.
Transfer Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
Contact: Registrar – Michelle Petznick
Email: michelle.petznick@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4205
Contact: Vice President – Student Development & Success – Dr. Rachel McGuire
Email: rachel.mcguire@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4104
NIACC does not have a College-wide vaccination policy. However, some academic programs at NIACC have vaccination policies based on field placement and clinical requirements. Please review the program’s requirements in order to learn more about its vaccination policy.
Contact: Vice President – Student Development & Success – Dr. Rachel McGuire
Email: rachel.mcguire@niacc.edu
Phone: 641-422-4104
Information on voting in local, state, and federal elections, including a copy of Iowa voter registration application form, may be accessed in the Student Development Office.
You may request a copy of any of the above NIACC policies/reports by contacting the Student Development office or the Financial Aid office.