Grieder gets degree at Indian Hills

OTTUMWA – Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2018-19 Spring Term.

This is a list of students who received an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Diploma, or Certificate from IHCC.

Kalli Grieder, Belle Plaine, received an AAS degree.

Kirkwood Students Eligible for Last-Dollar Scholarship

CEDAR RAPIDS – The new Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship, signed this week by Gov. Kim Reynolds, will be available to qualified students at Kirkwood Community College for the 2019-20 academic year. 

The Last-Dollar Scholarship is intended to cover tuition for students in programs that lead to high-demand careers in Iowa, which includes jobs in business, healthcare, industrial technology, and agricultural sciences. If other state and federal programs do not cover the entire cost of tuition for a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or associate degree, the Last-Dollar Scholarship will fill the gap.

“The Last-Dollar Scholarship ensures that students choosing to study in high-demand fields will have the financial resources they need to complete their education,” said Kirkwood Associate Director of Marketing Justin Hoehn. “By eliminating potential financial barriers, students of these programs will be able to concentrate on their studies, graduate and begin careers in areas of need for our regional workforce.”

To be eligible, new high school graduates must enroll full-time. Adult learners may enroll full- or part-time. All students must file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), attend orientation, meet with an advisor, remain continuously enrolled, and make satisfactory academic progress. Students can receive the Last-Dollar Scholarship for up to five full-time semesters or eight part-time semesters. Qualified students will need to reapply each year.

The state is currently finalizing a list of all eligible academic programs, which can be found at kirkwood.edu/lastdollarscholarship.

With the most credit programs of any community college in Iowa, Kirkwood Community College boasts nearly 20,000 annual college-credit students, while maintaining one of the  lowest tuitions in the state. All students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Kirkwood is a convenient, innovative and visionary educational leader that strives to remain affordable and accessible.