Next Now IS
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The future is already
moving. moving
Dive into it. You do not need a perfect plan. You need a place to start.
Here, along the Mississippi River, movement is part of who we are. It shapes our communities, our campuses, and the way we think about what comes next.
That’s why Eddy is our mascot. River otters are naturally curious, adaptable, collaborative, and resilient. So are you. Ask the question. Try the class. Change direction when you need to. Keep going when the next step feels new. You may be starting college for the first time. Returning after time away. Changing careers. Earning college credit while you are still in high school. Wherever you begin, begin.
Next Now IS
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What does
next look like?
Scan here or visit eicc.edu/watchtct to follow EICC students as they live it, streaming now on Amazon Prime.
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Support THAT MOVES WITH YOU. Support isn’t just for when you’re stuck. It’s for when you’re starting something big.
eicc.edu/services
At EICC, there are real people in your corner — on campus and online. Ask a question. Talk through a choice. Take the next step. You never have to do it alone. Drop into a late-night study session with friends. Meet with your advisor and talk through what’s next. Step into Career Services and plan what you’ll say when the offer comes. This is what support looks like here. It’s built into every move you make.
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GUIDANCE
to achieve your goals. ⊲ ⊲ ⊲ ⊲
Admissions Academic Advising Business Office Career Services
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Disability Services Financial Aid Library Services Registration and Records
PLACES to get it done. ⊲ Campus Store ⊲ Campus Libraries ⊲ Computer, Writing, and Math Labs
⊲ Study Spaces ⊲ Testing Centers
HELP
when you need it. ⊲ ⊲ ⊲ ⊲
Bookstore Campus Food Pantries Mental Health Counseling RISE (Retention Initiative with Support & Encouragement)
⊲ TRIO (Federal Outreach & Student Services Programs) ⊲ Tutoring ⊲ Veteran and Military Student Affairs
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‘PERFECT’ ISN’T THE GOAL.
Moving forward is. Start with gen ed courses that transfer cleanly and cost less — way less. Heading to a four-year college or building toward something else? Your path starts here. Learn from instructors who show up — for the class and for you. Your credits will stick. Your advisor helps you map it out.
eicc.edu/transfer
TRANSFER MAJORS
TRANSFER ADVANTAGES
Know your major? These programs are mapped out with partner colleges so every class counts. You finish your gen eds, take major-specific courses, and head to your next campus ready.
+ Two years of progress, not repeat work + Big savings on tuition + Real advising, real planning + Smart support, every step
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SKIP THE THEORY.
Start doing. Don’t wait four years to start a career. Our short-term certificates, diplomas, and degrees get you into the field with skills that matter — fast. Prepare for high-demand positions in healthcare, trades, manufacturing, and more. Train in labs that mirror real job sites. Learn from instructors who’ve put in the work. Build the exact skills employers want. EICC’s programs match local industry needs, so what you learn is what you’ll use.
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Many students qualify for the Last-Dollar Scholarship or grants that may cover full tuition. You get in, get trained, and get moving. No debt spiral.
eicc.edu/cte
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YOU DECIDE THE WHEN.
We back the how. You know how you work best. Early mornings, late nights, all online, or a little of both. Your education should fit your life, not the other way around. At EICC, choose the format, the schedule, and the pace. The quality never changes. Wherever you learn, support follows: advising, tutoring, and counseling are all within reach.
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You can mix online and in-person classes to build the schedule that’s right for you.
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CHOOSE WHAT WORKS FOR YOU.
ONLINE ANYTIME
Move through your classes on your time, day or night. Materials are always there.
Online Programs ⊲ Accounting Management
⊲ Graphic Arts Technology
⊲ Administrative Office Professional
⊲ Health Information Management
⊲ American Sign Language – English Interpreting*
⊲ Liberal Arts
⊲ Artificial Intelligence Programmer
⊲ Networking for Cybersecurity
⊲ Business Professional
⊲ Networking for Systems and Security
⊲ Cancer Information Management
⊲ Paraeducator
⊲ Cybersecurity
⊲ Small Business Management
⊲ Data Analytics
⊲ Software Development
⊲ Digital Photography
⊲ Supply Chain and Logistics
⊲ Early Childhood Education
⊲ Plus all EICC Transfer Majors
⊲ Game and Simulation Development
List is subject to change. *This program has a two-day mandatory workshop on campus each semester.
eicc.edu/online
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PICK YOUR
Program
TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Associate in Arts (AA) Associate in Science (AS) Complete the general education classes needed for your bachelor’s degree. Our transfer programs provide a smooth transition to the four-year college of your choice. Plus, we offer more than a dozen Transfer Majors that enable you to take classes related to your major.
CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Get the skills you need to directly enter the workforce after graduation. Transfer options are also available.
SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
Diplomas and Certificates
Gain hands-on experience in an industry, skilled trade, or technology field in a year or less. *Online program. †This program has a two-day mandatory workshop on campus each semester. List is subject to change as new programs become available.
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Agricultural Science, Diploma Agriculture Service Technician, Diploma Agriculture Business Transfer Major, AS* Agriculture Education Transfer Major, AA, AS* Agribusiness Management, AAS Agronomy Transfer Major, AS* Animal Science Transfer Major, AS* Conservation Pathway, AS Environmental Science Pathway, AA, AS Farm Management, AAS Horticulture Science, AAS Veterinary Technician, AAS
Applied Digital, Visual, and Communication Arts Communication Transfer Major, AA* English Transfer Major, AA* Graphic Arts Technology, AAS, Diploma* • Digital Photography, Certificate* Liberal Arts, AA, AS* Theatre Transfer Major, AA*
Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management Accounting Management, AAS, Diploma* Administrative Office Professional, AAS, Diploma, Certificate* Business Professional, AAS, Diploma, Certificate* Business Transfer Major, AA* Data Analytics, Certificate* Small Business Management, Certificate* Supply Chain and Logistics, AAS, Diploma*
Government and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Transfer Major, AA* Criminal Justice, AAS, Diploma, Certificate Cybersecurity, AAS, Certificate* History Transfer Major, AA* Networking for Cybersecurity, Diploma* Networking for Systems and Security, AAS, Diploma, Certificate* Political Science Transfer Major, AA*
Health Sciences Associate Degree Nursing, AAS Cancer Information Management, AAS, Diploma, Certificate* Dental Assisting, Diploma • Expanded Functions, Certificate Dental Hygiene, AAS Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, AAS Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS Emergency Medical Services, AAS Emergency Medical Technician, Certificate Exercise Science and Kinesiology Transfer Major, AA* Health Information Management, AAS* Medical Assistant, Diploma Nursing, AAS • Practical Nursing, Diploma • Nurse Aide, Certificate Paramedic, Diploma Phlebotomy Pre-Health Professional Pathway, AA, AS* Pre-Chiropractic Pathway, AA, AS* Radiologic Technology, AAS Respiratory Care, AAS Surgical Technology, AAS Veterinary Technician, AAS
⊳ Browse all our programs at eicc.edu/programfinder.
Human Services and Education Education and Training
Agriculture Education Transfer Major, AA, AS* American Sign Language - English Interpreting, AAS*† • Deaf Studies, Certificate* Early Childhood Education, AAS, Diploma, Certificate* Early Childhood Teacher Licensure Transfer Major, AA* Elementary Education Transfer Major, AA* Liberal Arts, AA, AS* Paraeducator, Certificate* Secondary Education Transfer Major, AA*
Hospitality and Tourism
Baking, Certificate Culinary Arts, AAS, Diploma, Certificate
Human Services
Human and Family Services Transfer Major, AA* Psychology Transfer Major, AA* Social Work Transfer Major, AA* Sociology Transfer Major, AA*
Industrial Technology Advanced Manufacturing, AAS CNC Machine Operator, Certificate CNC Programmer, Diploma Construction, Certificate Digital Modeling with 3D Printing, Diploma • 3D Printing for Manufacturing, Certificate • Digital Modeling for Manufacturing, Certificate Engineering Technology, Diploma, Certificate • Automation and Robotics, AAS • Industrial Maintenance Technician, AAS Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Diploma, Certificate Process Technician, Certificate Supply Chain and Logistics, AAS, Diploma* Technical Studies, AAS Welder, Diploma • Fundamental Welding, Certificate • Advanced Welding, Certificate
Information Solutions Artificial Intelligence Programmer, AAS, Diploma, Certificate* Cybersecurity, AAS, Certificate* Data Analytics, Certificate* Game and Simulation Development, Diploma, Certificate* Networking for Cybersecurity, Diploma* Networking for Systems and Security, AAS, Diploma, Certificate* Software Development, AAS, Diploma, Certificate*
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Biology Transfer Major, AS* Chemistry Transfer Major, AS* Conservation Pathway, AS Environmental Science Pathway, AA, AS Liberal Arts, AA, AS* Mathematics Transfer Major, AS* Physics Transfer Major, AS* Pre-Engineering Pathway, AS
Transportation Technology Automotive Technology, AAS, Diploma Automotive Technology Service, Certificate Diesel Technology, AAS, Diploma • Heavy Duty Equipment, Certificate Truck Driving/CDL, Certificate
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2026–27 TUITION RATE
eicc.edu/ daretocompare
CREDIT HOURS
IN-STATE
ONLINE & NEARBY ILLINOIS COUNTIES*
OUT-OFSTATE
1
$209
$230
$276
3
$627
$690
$828
12
$2,508
$2,760
$3,312
15
$3,135
$3,450
$4,140
32
$6,688
$7,360
$8,832
*If you live in one of the Illinois border counties of Carroll, Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, or Whiteside, you can take advantage of our special tuition rate and save.
EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
HOW EICC COMPARES
$6,688 $11,293
FOUR-YEAR PRIVATE COLLEGE
$42,393
SAVE THOUSANDS.
Still go far.
FOUR-YEAR STATE UNIVERSITY
Figures reflect average annual tuition at Iowa institutions. Room and board are not included.
$458K
EARN MORE OVER YOUR CAREER WITH AN ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE.
Source: Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, median lifetime earnings estimate for associate degree vs. high school graduate.
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You ask. WE BREAK IT DOWN. You don’t have to know the language or the process. You just have to ask.
FAFSA
We’ve got real people to walk you through it — FAFSA, scholarships, questions, all of it.
Work part time on campus or in a community service position, such as tutoring. You get paid while earning your degree. It’s flexible, student-friendly, and part of your financial aid package if you qualify.
We help you figure out what’s available, what’s worth it, and how to get it done.
Want to know what money you qualify for? Start here. The FAFSA connects you to grants, scholarships, work-study, and more. Fill it out. Submit. You’ll know what’s next.
! Submit by July 15 (fall), Dec. 1 (spring), or May 1 (summer).
College Work-Study
Loans
Sometimes you need extra help. If loans are part of your plan, you’ll see exactly what you’re signing up for — no surprises. Just straight answers.
eicc.edu/paying
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MONEY IS ON THE TABLE.
Take it.
You’re not too late. You’re not too broke. Foundation scholarships are here — and yes, you can get one. One application. That’s it. You’re in the running for dozens. Grades? Maybe. Financial need? Could be. Your story? Absolutely. There’s something here for you. The money is real. So are the deadlines. Fill out the form. Then focus on what’s next.
Foundation Scholarships eiccfoundations.org
Collectively, our campus foundations awarded $935,000 in scholarships in the 2025-26 school year. There’s something for everyone, whether it’s based on academic excellence, financial need, community involvement, leadership, or your area of study.
! Apply by March 1 (fall) or Nov. 1 (spring).
Workforce Scholarships eicc.edu/lastdollar
Training for a job that is in high demand? The state of Iowa might cover your tuition. Programs like the Last-Dollar Scholarship can pay part or all of your costs. File the FAFSA. That’s the first move.
Connections Scholarships
eicc.edu/connections
1 Level 2 Level 3 Level
HALF-TUITION
TWO FREE CLASSES
ONE FREE CLASS
If you earn college credit with EICC in high school, you may qualify. The more credits you’ve completed — and the better your GPA — the more money you get. It’s our way of helping you go further without paying more.
! Apply by March 1.
Half-tuition scholarship for your first two semesters with EICC. Criteria: 3.0 EICC College GPA with a minimum of 12 college credits earned or completion of a Career Academy program.
One free three-credit class each semester for your first two semesters with EICC. Criteria: 2.5 EICC College GPA — must have minimum of six college credits earned.
One free three-credit class for your first semester with EICC. Criteria: 2.5 EICC College GPA — must have at least one college credit earned.
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THIS IS THE PART YOU College isn’t just what happens in class. It’s everything that happens around it. It’s finding friends at a club meeting you almost skipped. Staying after an event because the conversation was just too good to end. Trying something random and realizing you’re into it. That happens here. Just show up.
remember. ⊲ All Kinds of People
⊲ Concert Choir
⊲ Art Club
⊲ Gaming Guild
⊲ Auto Technology Club
⊲ Gray Matters Collective
⊲ Business Professionals of America
⊲ Horticulture Club
⊲ Christian Club ⊲ Creative Writing Club ⊲ Culinary Arts Club
eicc.edu/clubs
⊲ League of United Latin American Citizens
⊲ Student Nurse Association
⊲ Nursing Club
⊲ Student Senate
⊲ Phi Theta Kappa
⊲ Student Veterans Association
⊲ Instrumental Ensembles ⊲ Student Ambassadors ⊲ Student Leadership ⊲ Intramurals Council ⊲ Information Technology ⊲ Super Awesomeness Students of America Club
⊲ Theatre Club ⊲ Volunteer Club ⊲ And more!
Don’t see a club or activity that meets your interests? You can start one! Many of the clubs listed above were started by creative, driven students — just like you.
YOUR NEXT FIVE STEPS:
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1 APPLY
No fee. No essay. Just apply online and go.
CONNECT 2
Chat with Admissions, visit campus, and ask every question you’ve got.
PREPARE 3
Send your transcripts and submit your scores — ACT, SAT, or HiSET. Take EICC’s placement assessment if needed.
PLAN 4
Meet with your advisor, register for classes, and discover the resources available to support you.
5 PAY
Complete the FAFSA, then let our Financial Aid team help you explore federal grants, scholarships, and payment plan options.
eicc.edu/checklist
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Walk the classrooms where you’ll learn. Step into the labs where you’ll train. Ask your questions, meet real people, and see what your next move looks like up close. Tour one campus or all three — Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott. Come solo, bring your family, or visit with a group. In person or virtual. One-on-one or all together. However you show up, we’ll meet you there.
YOU HAVE TO
see it.
This isn’t a someday plan. This is the start.
eicc.edu/visit
Next isn’t later. It’s now. And you’re
ready.
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Questions?
Our admissions staff is happy to help. Clinton Community College
Scott Community College
Heather Evans
Kelsey King
Assistant Director for Admissions & Outreach
Admissions and Community Outreach Coordinator
563-244-7007 | hevans@eicc.edu
563-441-4007 | kking@eicc.edu
Muscatine Community College
Scott Community College
Tia Day
Amy Herrig
Admissions and Community Outreach Coordinator
Adult Programs Coordinator
563-288-6007 | tjday@eicc.edu
563-336-5258 | atherrig@eicc.edu
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One College, Many Locations Clinton Community College
Scott Community College
1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton, IA 52732 563-244-7000
500 Belmont Rd., Bettendorf, IA 52722 563-441-4000
⊲ DeWitt Career Advancement Center ⊲ CCC Maquoketa Center
⊲ Blong Technology Center ⊲ SCC West Davenport Center
Muscatine Community College
EICC Administrative Office & SCC Urban Campus
152 Colorado St., Muscatine, IA 52761 563-288-6000 ⊲ Muscatine Agricultural Learning Center ⊲ The Button Factory
101 W. Third St., Davenport, IA 52801 563-336-3300 Toll-free 1-888-336-3907 Email eiccinfo@eicc.edu
eicc.edu It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: 303-844-5695. FAX: 303-844-4303; TDD: 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov
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