Start Your Success at Northeast
We realize there's more to a well-rounded college experience than attending classes and studying. Whether you are learning a new skill, a future business leader, a young farmer, or a budding journalist, there is something for you here.
Costs
Prices are approximate based on full time attendance. Contact us to discuss your goals and to outline a more detailed cost estimate.
Tuition & FeesPaying for College
Ways to Pay for College - Scholarships, Loans, Grants, Payment Plan - Your cost is divided into 3-4 payments per semester
Costs & AidScholarships
How are They Obtained? - Your counselor at school, Universities offer them, Private Organizations (places of employment)
ScholarshipsHear from our Students
I wanted to be the first in my family to graduate from high school and then also graduate from college. I have a desire to do something in my life to show my younger siblings that they too can make something of their lives. I want them to be able to follow in my footsteps.
I chose Northeast because of the small class sizes, which made it easy to communicate with the instructors.
I chose Northeast because there is an excellent nursing program that works best for me. I also wanted to explore a new town that wasn’t far from home.
I chose to come to Northeast because of the clean and friendly campus environment as well as having one of the best HVAC programs in the area.
You Need to Apply for the FAFSA
Federal
- Pell Grant ($692 - $6,895)
- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
State
- Nebraska State Opportunity Grant
- Loans: Freshmen, Sophomores, Subsidized; Unsubsidized; Low interest options
Who Qualifies for the FAFSA?
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Have a valid social security number
- Be enrolled at least half time to be eligible for Direct Loan Program
- Have a High School diploma or GED
More requirements can be found at fafsa.ed.gov or on the Financial Aid page.
Who Can Help You Complete the FAFSA?
Your School counselor -OR- the University where you will go to school
Helpful Terms
Types of Degrees:
- Certificate = less than 6 months
- Diploma = 1 year
- Associate = 2 years
What are Credits?
- Each class consists of 3 credits (a few are 4-5)
= three hours a week of class time - Full time student: 12-15 credit hours per semester
- Diploma - 1 year = 30+ credits or more
- Associate - 2 years: 60+ credits or more
- (credits vary)
Fall Semester:
August - December
Spring Semester:
January - May
Summer Semester:
June and July - classes are every day and fast paced
Explore What We Have For You
Adult Education
The Adult Education Department at Northeast provides multiple course options to support you in your educational journey. Our Adult Education team is committed to providing support services for our students to complete testing and training, improve basic skills, or earn a high school diploma.
Adult EducationContinuing Education
Improve your career potential or keep your industry licensure current by enhancing your professional skills and knowledge. Northeast offers a variety of courses that fulfill licensure requirements for various professions. We work closely with regulatory agencies to assure that continuing education courses meet approval guidelines.
Continuing EducationGap Assistance
The Gap Assistance Program creates opportunities for qualified students who would not be eligible for federal financial aid because they are not enrolled in courses for credit that lead directly to a degree
Gap AssistanceCredit Transfer Options
No matter where you are in your life, Northeast is here for you. We'll help you apply your past to better your future.
Get your degree by earning credits for the skills and knowledge you already have: the perfect solution for busy adults. If you’ve already earned college credits, you could apply eligible credits toward a degree with Northeast. Show us what you’ve completed, and we’ll help you chart out a degree program to finish what you’ve started.
We have worked hard to establish transfer agreements to make the transition easier. Use the transfer guides on our website to find out how a specific program from one of our college articulation partners will transfer into a specific Northeast degree program.
Take The Next Steps
Getting ready for college can be easier than you think. The following are next steps to preparing for a career, increasing your value to your employer, ensuring you meet your licensure requirements, and helping you to achieve your professional or personal goals.
What Do I Need To Do? and When?
It's easy to apply to Northeast Community College. Northeast offers many choices in the liberal arts and sciences and career programs where you can graduate with a certificate, diploma or two-year associates degree. Day, evening, and online classes make an education at Northeast convenient and cost-effective.
An essential step in choosing the right college for you is to visit the campus. Experience Northeast by attending a personal campus visit or a recruitment event!
By claiming your My Northeast account, you will be able to review your financial aid information, complete your housing contract, and apply for scholarships.
New Students: You have never taken a class from Northeast and never logged in to My Northeast.
- Gather your Collegewide ID* number (from your registration invitation letter) and your unique Claim Code+ which you should have received via email from help@northeast.edu when your Northeast application was accepted.
- Follow the process to claim your account and set your password.
- Once you have set your password, the system will display your username/Northeast email address.
- Retain for future use. You will use your username/Northeast email address to log in from this point forward.
- After claiming your account, you will be directed to the My Northeast portal where you will log in with your username/Northeast email address and the password you created when you claimed your account.
- Your My Northeast password must be updated every 90 days.
Returning Students: You have previously taken a class (including Early College or Dual Credit) from Northeast and previously logged in to the My Northeast portal.
- Gather your Northeast Email Address* and your prior My Northeast password.
- Access My Northeast
- Enter your username/Northeast Email Address* and your My Northeast password when prompted.
- Your My Northeast password may have expired because it must be updated every 90 days.
- If you don’t remember your password, you can reset it by clicking “Forgot My Password” on the Microsoft login page.
+For assistance to access the My Northeast portal or locate a Claim Code, contact the Northeast Service Center at help@northeast.edu or 402-844-4357.
*For assistance to locate your Collegewide ID number or Northeast email address, contact an Enrollment Specialist at enroll@northeast.edu or (402) 844-7575.
Send your High School Transcripts to the Admissions Office.
Admissions Mailing Address
Northeast Community College
ATTN: Admissions Office
P.O. Box 469
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469
Send your Previous College Official Transcripts to our Registrar's Office. Include any dual/college courses taken at another institution. Include any foreign college transcripts.
Registrar's Mailing Address
Northeast Community College
ATTN: Registrars Office
P.O. Box 469
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469
Submit your ACT, SAT, MAP, or Accuplacer scores to the Admissions Office.
If you don't have current placement test scores, contact our Testing Center to schedule a MAP test. Scores are good for up to five years.
Test scores are required before you register for classes. They are used to ensure you are enrolled in the correct level of math and English courses. View Mandatory Placement for details.
Admissions Mailing Address
Northeast Community College
ATTN: Admissions Office
P.O. Box 469
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469
Check if your program is a Selective Admissions Program. These programs have additional admissions requirements.
For most Northeast scholarships only one application is needed. You can apply through My Northeast.
Application Opens: October 1st each year, for next academic year
Application Priority Deadline: March 1st each year, for next academic year
Application Final Deadline: September 15th for current academic year
You should never have to pay to apply for a scholarship.
The first step in applying for federal financial aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Starting on October 1 of each year, students can complete the FAFSA for the following academic year.
Apply for Financial AidComplete the housing contract in the MyHousing app located in My Northeast. Contracts are available in January.
The sooner the better to make sure that you have a place to stay. Living on campus is great for students. Students who live on campus do better in their classes and have greater opportunities to meet more students on campus.
You can take Northeast's My Majors assessment. This assessment will get to know your interests, strengths, and passions. You will be provided a list of best-fit majors and careers to choose from at Northeast.
Any degree seeking student needs to attend either a virtual or in-person registration.
Your specific registration information will be sent out in April for the following fall semester and October for the following spring semester. This information will include important dates and steps to help you through the registration process. We encourage you to complete these steps in a timely manner to ensure a smooth process.
At registration, you will meet with your advisor, register for classes, and can also visit with financial aid and residence life. If you have specific questions about registration, contact the Admissions Office.
Northeast offers many support services for our enrolled students to be successful in class. Some resources can be set up before you enroll, like Disability Services or our TRIO Student Support Services.
Some services include
- Disability Services for students with a diagnosed disability, either learning or physical.
- A two-credit-hour Learning Skills for Success Class that assists students in acquiring skills and attitudes that promote success in the classroom.
- Free academic services including Tutoring and a Writing Center.
- TRIO Student Support Services: An academic assistance program designed for low-income, first-generation college students or students with a disability.
