| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 31.21 |
| Liaison | Benjamin Newton |
| Submission Date | June 14, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Central Community College
PA-7: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.67 / 4.00 |
Does the institution have policies and programs to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of any policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students:
Central Community College offers access to many different programs such as Health Education Laddering Program, Trio, EducationQuest, and the association with the Nebraska Workforce Department.
A brief description of any programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
N/A
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide and prepare students and families from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
Central Community College provides access to the EducationQuest Foundation, in order for low income families to have access to information.
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
One of the scholarships that Central Community College offers for low income students is Ed R. Crowley Jr. Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship for up to $500 is awarded to a current high school senior ranking in the top 50 percent of his or her graduating class and/or current CCC students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or greater. Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating financial need based on the results of the FAFSA. There are many more scholarships offer through Central Community College. More information can be found at http://www.cccneb.edu/uploadedFiles/Web_Assets/Financial_aid/scholarship%20guide.pdf
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
- Adult Basic Education Presentations – about 75 people per presentation
o 4 presentations to ABE students over at College Park
2 in the Fall
2 in the Spring
o Educational and Career Opportunities
o Tour of Campus
o Next Steps
- Enrollment Specialists – Make calls to specific groups
o Students who have taken classes with us in previous year
Go back up to 5 years
o Business Night Program & Academic Transfer Program
A brief description of the institution’s other policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
The TRIO Student Support Center is a federally-funded program available for all CCC students, that meet the criteria. It is designed to ensure all the resources are in place for first generation college, low income, or students with disabilities to be successful in the completion of their educational goals.
Does the institution have policies and programs to support non-traditional students?:
A brief description of the institution’s scholarships provided specifically for part-time students:
One of the scholarships that Central Community College offers for low income students is the Dr. Joseph W. Preusser Scholarship. This scholarship for up to $500 is awarded to a first-year, non-traditional student. Preference will be given to an applicant demonstrating financial need based on the results of the FAFSA. Recipient must be enrolled at least half time.
A brief description of the institution’s on-site child care facility, partnership with a local facility, and/or subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of students:
N/A
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs to support non-traditional students:
Veterans and Military Resource Centers (VMRC) at Central Community College are designed to recognize and support veteran and military students as they transition from military to student life. With the mission to support student veterans and their families, the VMRC provides resources, information and a true veteran network for success in the classroom and ultimately in life.
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (tracking accessibility and affordability)? (If data is not available, select 'No'):
The percentage of entering students that are low-income (0-100):
The graduation/success rate for low-income students (0-100):
On average, the percentage of need that was met for students who were awarded any need-based aid (e.g. as reported to the U.S. Common Data Set initiative, item H2) (0-100):
The percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt or for whom no out-of-pocket tuition is required (i.e. the percentage of graduates who have not taken out interest-bearing loans) (0-100):
Estimated percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students (0-100):
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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