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Success is not given. It has to be earned. It takes grit. A relentless pursuit of your passion. The courage to commit to the daily grind and practice, refine, and perfect the skills needed to become a leader in your field. With hands-on learning, qualified instructors, and internship opportunities, you will graduate with the skills needed to be successful. NCK Technical College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is consistently nationally ranked in job placement, top two-year trade schools and community colleges, and graduation rates.
WHY NCK TECH? LESS LECTURES, MORE LABS
JOB PLACEMENT GUARANTEE
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
TRANSFERABLE COLLEGE CREDITS (TO OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES)
1/3 THE AVERAGE TUITION OF KANSAS UNIVERSITIES
1-2 YEAR PROGRAMS
WHERE IS NCK TECH?
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PROGRAMS
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COSTS
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
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CAMPUS LIFE
10 OUR ALUMNI 12 ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Return on investment
2ND RANKED
1-2 YEAR PROGRAMS
IN THE NATION FOR GRADUATION RATE
90% MORE THAN
JOB PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION
(Chronical of Higher Ed - 3yr graduation rate)
LESS DEBT.
GO PRO FASTER.
NATIONALLY RANKED
PROGRAMS
B BELOIT
H HAYS
BUSIN E S S & T E CH N O LO G Y AUTOMATED CONTROLS B
2 YEAR
Apply AC/DC theory, build and maintain motors and motor control circuits, and program PLCs, microprocessors, and processor applications BUSINESS MANAGEMENT B H
1 YEAR
Create business and retail marketing plans using a wide range of entrepreneurial and managerial resources BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY H
1 YEAR
Prepare, interpret, and analyze financial statements using the business and financial tools, software, and practices utilized by professionals INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY B
2 YEAR
Program powerful computer and audio/visual network systems and write dynamic programming code for video games, interactive websites, phone apps, and business applications
T R AN SP O R T A T IO N T E CH N O LO G Y AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY B
2 YEAR
Analyze a wide range of systems, utilizing advanced computer diagnostics, and troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and assemble gas and diesel power-driven machinery and equipment AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION TECHNOLOGY B
2 YEAR
Learn current welding, sanding, masking, and painting procedures and utilize advanced techniques and equipment to diagnose and repair automotive structural damage AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY B H
2 YEAR
Diagnose, maintain, and repair a wide range of vehicles and utilize advanced diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair complex automotive systems DIESEL TECHNOLOGY B
2 YEAR
Diagnose, repair, and assemble complex electrical, hydraulic, and fuel systems on a wide range of diesel engine-powered equipment 4
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LEARNING SERVICES NCK Tech acknowledges that traditional methods, programs, and services are not always appropriate or sufficient to accommodate the limitations experienced by some qualified persons with disabilities. When a student’s disability prevents him/her from fulfilling a course requirement through conventional procedures, consideration will be given to alternatives, keeping in mind that academic standards must be maintained.
H E A LT H ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING H
2 YEAR
Develop the skills needed for various occupations in the health profession, including learning to think critically and incorporate evidenced-based practice to make safe and effective clinical judgments CULINARY ARTS H
1 YEAR
Craft amazing and fun foods using flames, knives, and creative chemistry and work side-by-side with a professional chef to create gourmet foods, cakes, and pastries with artistic presentation PHARMACY TECHNICIAN H
1 YEAR
Prepare prescriptions by measuring, weighing, mixing, and compounding medications and prepare IV and sterile products for use in a variety of medical and health facilities PRACTICAL NURSING B H
1 YEAR
Identify the client’s basic needs, throughout their life span, for health promotion and maintenance or to support biological, spiritual, cultural and psychosocial needs
CO N S T R UCT IO N CARPENTRY/CABINETMAKING B H
1 YEAR
Draft blueprints and construct upscale residential and commercial structures and design and build a variety of cabinetry products ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY B H
2 YEAR
Use blueprints to install residential and commercial wiring according to the National Electrical Code and maintain, troubleshoot, and repair motor controls and programmable logic controllers HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION B
1 YEAR
Operate bulldozers, scrapers, motor graders, and other construction and site preparation equipment in a variety of environments PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING B H
1 YEAR
Design, fabricate, install, and maintain plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems WELDING B H
1 YEAR
Operate welding and fabrication equipment and use advanced techniques to join, cut, bend and manipulate various materials for industrial and artistic applications www.ncktc.edu
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ESTIMATED COSTS 2020-2021 GENERAL EDUC ATION COURSES ON-CAMPUS COST: $139.00/Credit Hour
ONLINE COST: $153.00/Credit Hour
1 Y EAR PROG RAMS
2 YEAR PR O GRAM S
• Computer Applications • Essential Math OR Intermediate Algebra OR College Algebra • General Psychology
• Computer Applications • English Composition I • Essential Math OR Intermediate Algebra OR College Algebra • Fundamentals of Oral Communication • General Psychology
One year certificate programs require 3 general education courses.
Two year degree programs require 5 general education courses.
Note: Nursing students have separate pre-requisites to apply for the nursing program. Visit ncktc.edu for more information.
BELOIT CAMPUS
HAYS CAMPUS
PROGRAM
TUITION & FEES
BOOKS & SUPPLIES
COLLEGE COST
PROGRAM
TUITION & FEES
BOOKS & SUPPLIES
COLLEGE COST
Ag Equipment Technology 1st Year
$7,147
$1,245
$8,392
Automotive Technology 1st Year
$7,666
$2,140
$9,806
Ag Equipment Technology 2nd Year
$5,574
$595
$6,169
Automotive Technology 2nd Year
$6,180
$1,488
$7,668
Auto Collision Technology 1st Year
$7,477
$1,698
$9,175
Business Technology
$6,887
$2,338
$9,225
Auto Collision Technology 2nd Year
$5,991
$889
$6,880
Business Management
$6,715
$2,090
$8,805
Automated Controls Technology 1st Year
$7,320
$1,357
$8,677
Carpentry/Cabinetmaking
$7,254
$1,317
$8,571
Automated Controls Technology 2nd Year
$6,178
$597
$6,775
Culinary Arts
$7,809
$2,044
$9,853
Automotive Technology 1st Year
$7,320
$1,485
$8,805
Electrical Technology 1st Year
$7,651
$2,208
$9,859
Automotive Technology 2nd Year
$5,834
$1,050
$6,884
Electrical Technology 2nd Year
$6,510
$1,052
$7,562
Business Management
$6,368
$1,672
$8,040
Nursing A.D. - 1st Year **
$5,424
$3,497
$8,921
Carpentry/Cabinetmaking
$6,908
$743
$7,651
Nursing A.D. - 2nd Year**
$4,908
$3,553
$8,461
Diesel Technology 1st Year
$7,147
$2,365
$9,512
Pharmacy Technician
$6,715
$1,818
$8,533
Diesel Technology 2nd Year
$6,006
$719
$6,725
Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning
$8,790
$2,367
$11,157
Welding
$9,262
$1,500
$10,762
Electrical Technology 1st Year
$7,305
$1,720
$9,025
Electrical Technology 2nd Year
$6,164
$791
$6,995
Heavy Equipment Operation
$8,370
$1,201
$9,571
Information Technology 1st Year
$6,608
$1,823
$8,431
Information Technology 2nd Year
$5,811
$1,128
$6,939
All costs are to be paid by the first day of the semester.
Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning
$8,443
$2,276
$10,719
Practical Nursing **
$6,800
$3,246
$10,046
Tools are required to begin program and are purchased independently. More information about tool purchases can be found at ncktc.edu.
Welding
$8,916
$1,749
$10,665
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ABOUT COSTS These costs are estimates and subject to change.
**Tuition total does not reflect costs of General Education courses or electives required for the Nursing Program.
PAYING FOR COLLEGE H OU SI NG COS T S BE L OI T
HA YS
$6,000 per year
$8,374 per year
• Kitchen and dining area (refrigerator, microwave, stove/ oven, cabinets, table and 4 chairs included) • Living room/1 bathroom • Two bedrooms with built-in dresser and two closets (single bedroom option may be requested at new student orientation) • Four residents per apartment • Separate heating and air units • Internet and cable TV service • 14 meals a week from our full-service cafeteria
The Gateway Program allows NCK Tech students to live in the residence halls at Fort Hays State University. • Open access meal plan is included in above cost • Two residents per room • Twin extra-long bed size • Internet and cable TV service
ON-CAMPUS APARTMENTS
FHSU RESIDENCE HALLS
Scholarships have given me the opportunity to focus solely on my education. My success will directly be related to my lower level of stress over money. Allie | cedar , ks
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY STUDENT
F I N ANC I AL AID
SCHO LAR SHI PS
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov after October 1, 2020.
Students can apply for scholarships online after October 1, 2020.
NCK TECH SCHOOL CODE: 005265
NCKTC.EDU/FINANCIAL-AID/SCHOLARSHIPS/
1. VERIFICATION
Priority Deadline: January 15th, 2021 Final Deadline: May 1st, 2021
Some students are selected for verification. NCK Tech will notify you directly if you are selected. Please submit all requested documents to the NCK Tech Financial Aid Office.
2. AWARD LETTER The NCK Tech Financial Aid Office will send an Award Letter indicating the amount of federal aid you are eligible to receive for the given year. Note: If you do not receive an Award Letter within 30 days after submission of FAFSA, contact the Financial Aid Office at 800-658-4655.
3. LOAN AGREEMENT FORM Students seeking Stafford subsidized, unsubsidized or PLUS loans must complete a Master Promissory Note. https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action
Outside scholarships are also available on the website with various deadlines.
QU ESTIONS? Contact the Financial Aid Office at 800-658-4655 or visit us online at ncktc.edu/financial-aid
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CAMPUS LIFE
NCK Tech’s campuses and communities offer opportunities to explore your interests, meet new people, and discover the community.
BELOIT CAMPUS WELLNESS CENTER The Wellness Center has weights and machines for any workout, group classes, and locker rooms. Beloit NCK Tech students receive a membership to the Wellness Center through their student activity fees.
• On-campus housing
C OMMUNITY AC T I V I T IE S
• Wellness Center
• Movie theater
• Student Union & Dining Center
• Bowling
• Intramurals
• Golf course
• Student Senate
• Waconda Lake
• Student success experience with career enhancement workshops
• Variety of restaurants
CA M P U S L I F E
• Shooting sports • NCK Tech FFA Alumni & Supporters Organization
FRONTIER PARK Frontier Park houses walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and an 18-hole disc golf course.
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STUDENT UNION The Student Union has TVs, ping-pong, foosball, movies, pool tables, and more.
HAYS CAMPUS • Student Senate
COMMU N I T Y ACT I V I T I E S
• Student organizations
• 2 golf courses and a driving range
• Student success experience with career enhancement workshops
• 8 screen AMC theater
CAMPUS L I F E
GATEWAY PROGRAM The Gateway Plan with Fort Hays State University provides all NCK Tech students with full access to FHSU’s amenities: • On-campus student housing • Free admission to FHSU athletic events • Student Health Center, Kelly Center, Wellness Center, and Forsyth Library • Discounted admission to FHSU sponsored events • On-campus student activities, intramural sports, and clubs • Community service activities
• 3 lakes for fishing/water sports within one hour drive • 2 disc golf courses • Wild West Festival, FrostFest Parade, Octoberfest, Art Walks • Bowling • Shopping and dining options too numerous to mention! www.ncktc.edu
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YOUR FUTURE starts here! START YOUR CAREER AT NCK TECH WITH OUR CERTIFICATE AND ASSOCIATE PROGRAMS THEN TAKE THE NEXT STEP. CAMILO ’19
START YOUR CAREER With our job placement guarantee, we’ve helped students start their career all over the U.S. right after graduation.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO Program: Automotive Technology Salary: $22/hr
CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION Our articulation agreements with many of Kansas’ four-year universities allow students to continue their education after saving money by taking courses with us first. *To confirm the transferability of your courses contact a NCK Tech representative.
Pr
DEVIN ERIC ’18
NCKTC instructors and staff are like family. That kind of support helped me achieve my Carpentry/Cabinetmaking certification. As I transfer to FHSU for my bachelor’s degree, I will always treasure the time and skills I learned here. david | larned, KS
CARPENTRY/CABINETMAKING
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LONG BEACH, CA Program: Diesel Technology Salary: $22/hr
DUMAS, T Program: W Salary: $2
NCK TECH ALUMNI
Where are they now ? DYLAN ‘19 SIOUX CENTER, IA Program: Electrical Technology Salary: $19/hr
RACHEL ‘17 GRAND ISLAND, NE Program: Information Technology Salary: $20.50/hr
BRADY ‘19 SABETHA, KS Program: Automated Controls Salary: $22.5/hr
GASTONIA, NC Program: A.D. Nursing Salary: $30/hr
WAYNE ‘19
TYLER ‘18 RUSSELL, KS Program: Welding Salary: $70/hr
CHIDINMA ‘19
LEVI ‘19 WAMEGO, KS Program: Heavy Equipment Operations Salary: $44/hr
KANSAS CITY, MO Program: Heavy Equipment Operations and Welding Salary: $20/hr
VIN ‘19
AS, TX am: Welding : $24/hr
KODY ‘18 & ‘19 SATANTA, KS Program: Carpentry and Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Salary: $24/hr
IT’S YOUR TURN. Start now by scheduling a campus visit to meet one-on-one with staff and faculty. Check us out at ncktc.edu/visit
ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
VISIT CAMPUS GET THE INSIDE SCOOP ON NCK TECH! YOU CAN MEET O NE-ON-ONE WITH STAFF, FACULTY, AND CURRENT STUDENTS. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT NCKTC.EDU/VISIT.
APPLY FOR ADMISSION APPLY TODAY AT NCKTC.EDU/APPLY. APPLY WITH US EARLY AND YOU CAN RELAX KNOWING YOUR SPOT IS RESERVED! SPACE IS LIMITED.
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID COMPLETE THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) AS SOON AFTER OCT. 1ST AS POSSIBLE. OUR FINANCIAL AID OFFICE IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY TO ANSWER ANY OF YOUR QUESTIONS.
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN AWAY EACH YEAR. APPLY AT NCKTC.EDU/FINANCIAL-AID/SCHOLARSHIP. PRIORITY DEADLINE: JAN. 15TH, 2021. FINAL DEADLINE: MAY 1ST, 2021.
APPLY FOR HOUSING ONCE YOU HAVE BEEN ADMITTED, IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT YOUR HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS. BELOIT STUDENTS CAN APPLY TO LIVE IN ON CAMPUS APARTMENTS IN FEBRUARY BY FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION IN THEIR TECHKNOW ACCOUNT, AND HAYS STUDENTS CHOOSING TO LIVE IN THE FHSU RESIDENCE HALLS CAN START THE PROCESS IN NOVEMBER BY CONTACTING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR AT NCK TECH.
ENROLL IN CLASSES AND COMPLETE ORIENTATION MEET YOUR ADVISOR AND LOCK IN YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE.
PURCHASE TOOLS (IF REQUIRED FOR YOUR PROGRAM) FIND A LIST OF REQUIRED TOOLS AND TOOL VENDOR OPTIONS AT NCKTC.EDU/TOOLS. ALL TOOLS NEED TO BE PURCHASED BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED, FROM SCHEDULING A VISIT TO REGISTERING FOR ENROLLMENT IS FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.NCKTC.EDU. Beloit Campus 3033 US Hwy 24 Beloit, Kansas 67420 1-800-658-4655 785-738-2276
Hays Campus 2205 Wheatland Ave. Hays, Kansas 67601 1-888-567-4297 785-625-2437
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NATIONALLY RANKED! Applicants for admission and employment, students, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with NCKTC are hereby notified that this college is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, ancestry, disability, military status, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Further, it is the policy of the college to prohibit harassment (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) of students and employees. Any person having inquiries concerning the college’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act is directed to contact the person identified in the following link who has been designated to coordinate the Institution’s efforts to comply with the regulations implementing these laws.