Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will offer a wide range of no-cost classes throughout April as part of Community College Month, inviting residents to step inside classrooms, labs, and learning spaces across the region. 

Classes will be held throughout EICC’s service area, are open to the public, and designed to be hands-on, practical, and welcoming to all experience levels. You can explore a broad mix of topics, from welding, vehicle care, and safety skills to creative workshops, technology basics, and career exploration.

Classes run April 1–30. Space is limited, and registration is required. This is your chance to try something new, at no cost, but don't stop there. 

If you tried a free class this month and liked what you found, keep going. EICC makes it easier to take that next step with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state, plus financial aid options that can help make college fit your budget. Starting college does not have to mean taking on more than you can handle. It can mean finding a smart, affordable way forward.

Scholarships can help, too. Last year, EICC’s three campus foundations collectively awarded more than $935,000 in scholarships to students just like you. Apply!  Whether you are coming straight from high school, returning after time in the workforce, building new skills, or working toward a transfer degree, there are scholarships to keep you moving.

And for some students in eligible high-demand programs, Iowa’s Last-Dollar Scholarship can help cover the remaining tuition balance after other federal and state aid is applied. Add that to EICC’s affordable tuition, foundation scholarships, and financial aid support, and the path forward starts to look a lot more doable.

You came for a free class. You can come back for what’s next. Start by filling out the FAFSA.

 

About Community College Month

Community College Month is coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees to increase awareness of the many economic, academic, and equity advantages. EICC is proud to be among 1,000+ institutions across the U.S. celebrating Community College Month. Here's why: 

Community Colleges

  • Provide higher education to students with the fewest resources and the greatest obstacles.
  • Are primary educators/certifiers of in-demand nursing and other healthcare professionals.
  • Offer the most affordable, high-quality postsecondary education.
  • Are the most in-demand institutions during and following times of economic recession.
  • Serve the most demographically and socioeconomically diverse students.
  • Guarantee fair admissions to all students.
  • Are there for their communities in times of crisis. 

(Source: acct.org)

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