High School Partnerships

Earn high school and college credits at the same time, giving you a head start on your official college transcript. Whether you know exactly what you want to do or are just beginning to explore, Northeast Iowa Community College offers career pathways tailored to you. By partnering with 28 local high schools, we make it easier than ever to expand your opportunities and get college-ready.

How to Earn College Credit in High School

01.

Application

Complete the Concurrent Enrollment / PICC application at applynow.nicc.edu.

02.

Course Selection

Work with your high school advisors to determine the right courses for your education pathway. See course options below.

03.

Registration

Course Options

Concurrent Courses

Enroll in courses contracted by your high school. Download the full list of courses offered by each partnering high school.

PICC Courses

Enroll in courses already scheduled by the college. Browse through all offerings via the course search.

Academies

Enroll in a year long sequence of courses at an NICC campus that lead directly into an NICC program. Current Academies include:

An NICC student working at his laptop in the Peosta Library.

See the benefits of earning college and high school credit simultaneously.

A cutout of an NICC student posing for the camera.

College tuition savings
Reduction of course duplication
Get a head start on your college education
Career pathway exploration and career focus
Opportunity to smoothly transition into college coursework
Establishment of a college transcript that leads to a NICC degree or transfers to a four-year college or university
NICC loyalty award eligibility

Resources

High School Partnerships are guided by Senior Year Plus and the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).

Guided Career Pathways

Additional Information

Contact Us

High School Partnerships
IT Building Room 205E, Peosta
563.562.3263, ext. 2320