Saving money for private school tuition or higher education can be a daunting task. During this “America Saves Week”, State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick says to start saving as soon as you can. He suggests opening a 529 Education Savings Account through his office – a tax-advantaged investment account for K-12 and higher education expenses. […]
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Board of Trustees approves budget at Thursday night NCMC meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2018 annual audit as presented at its meeting last (Thursday) evening. Matt Wallace of KPN reported the audit received an unmodified, clean opinion. The report audited the college, Building Corporation, and Foundation financial statements through June 30th, 2018. Wallace said the college’s total assets were 34.9 […]
Missouri Department of Corrections offering higher education opportunity for staff and offenders
The Missouri Department of Corrections is working with Ashland University of Ohio to establish a higher education program for staff and offenders. For DOC staff, Ashland University plans to offer a tuition discount for online degree programs through the College of Online and Adult Studies. Offerings include associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s programs in fields such […]
Audio: Senator Roy Blunt addresses Pell Grants during visit to North Central Missouri College
United States Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri visited North Central Missouri College Tuesday afternoon to discuss Pell Grants and college affordability with students, educators, administrators, and community members. Blunt is the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Department of Education. He talked about the rise in the maximum Pell Grant award in […]
Senator Roy Blunt to speak in Trenton
Prior to making an appearance in Trenton Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt will be in Kansas City where he speaks at 9:30 in the morning at the Metropolitan Community College. His appearance there is in the student enrollment center on Southwest Trafficway. Senator Blunt is scheduled to be at Cross Hall at North Central Missouri […]