 As a high school student, we know you have special interests and concerns about your future: whether you’re anxious to get started in the workplace, or you’re totally undecided about what path you want to take, or you want to transfer to a four-year university, or you just want to gain the knowledge and skills to give you choices.
This portion of the ECC site is just for you . . . with information to help you understand all of the possibilities and to make the best decisions about your future. We hope you find this information useful as you explore all of the options and services at Ellsworth Community College.
Ellsworth Community College
Real Tradition, Real Success
Affordable
Whatever your financial situation, we can help you get an education that will enhance the rest of your life. In general, tuition and fees for attending a community college are lower than the cost of attending a state university or private institution- by state law.
More good news: You can qualify for over 150 scholarships that are available for ECC students. To learn more about available scholarships, requirements, and how to apply, visit the ECC Foundation for complete details.
Small Classes
 At ECC, you will never be overwhelmed in a huge class of hundreds of students or a large lecture hall that a large university might have. As you know, a friendly, encouraging classroom environment is important to a your learning success and enjoyment. Most ECC classes average only 20 to 30 students, or less, increasing the instructor's opportunity to help them on a one-on-one basis. Your student truly counts as an individual at ECC.
Cool Faculty
At ECC, all our faculty are experts in their particular field of study. If you love Biology, you will have take Biology with a faculty member who also loves Biology-- who also is fully qualified community college instructor, not a graduate student working on their own projects. Same for Physics, Math, even Business and Computer Science. All our faculty do what they teach! How can you beat that?
 Career Lane Network
Career Lane Network is a new website designed to help middle school, high school and college students explore lots of educational and career options. Click on Iowa on the map, then click on the “Continue to AEA267 Career Lane Network” button and log in to view tons of career information. Be sure to check out your high school friends on the AEA267 Tech Prep Video by clicking on the AEA267 logo in the upper right corner of the page.
Schedule Options
Life can be demanding. You may be juggling one or more jobs, possibly even working evening and weekend hours, or meeting family obligations. ECC offers several choices to fit their personal schedule, with day, evening, and even online classes. Our new iLearn with iPod initiative offers even more options. Associates Degree An Associates Degree is a great way for you to earn transferable credits to continue their education and their career goals, while working at a paying job. A variety ECC degree programs allows the student to explore their career options, accelerate their studies so they can get into the workplace quickly, and learn from extraordinary educators. Statistically, employees who have an Associates Degree earn 40% more than those who have only a high school diploma. Regent's University Transfer ECC offers students numerous transfer options to one of Iowa's three Regent institutions, as well as a variety of private colleges. You can even return to ECC after you've entered the workforce for a brush-up course or for additional credentials through Iowa Valley Continuing Education. Check out our Transfer Guide to see how easy it is to transfer.
Career Opportunities
ECC offers career-training programs that can be completed in as little as four months to two years. ECC knows that "one size fits all" does not apply to individuals in pursuit of learning and preparing for the real world workforce. We have a choice of 72 degree and certificate programs, from courses in our nursing program program, to high tech, to business
Athletics
 Through ECC's successful athletic programs, individuals can improve their athletic performance, meet new friends, and maybe even partially fund their college education. Check out our Athletic Programs.
Activities
ECC students can join one of several on-campus student clubs and make friends with those who share their similar interests . . . from government-oriented clubs, to the individual's field of study, to social forums. It's fun to get involved and adds to the total college experience! Check out our Student Activities Programs.
ECC Career Academies and other Opportunities for High School Students!
ECC offers a wide variety of courses and opportunities for you to take college courses while still in high school. Check out our High School/High Priority website for more detailed information.
Help Is Always Available
Life at ECC offers dozens of choices, and your students have decisions to make. Sometimes, these choices and decisions can be overwhelming. The following are areas where people who are there for the student, along with lots of materials and information for their use:
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