North Iowa Area Community College invites adults, ages 23 and up, to apply for an Extreme Makeover – a unique makeover that changes lives. For more than 16 years, NIACC has been providing adult students with this opportunity to return to college at no cost.

Extreme Makeover: College Edition is a contest where two lucky winners receive an entire year of free tuition, textbooks and more. “This is an amazing way to makeover your life with a new education,” said Rachel McGuire, NIACC Director of Enrollment Services. Three other finalists will win half-price tuition to NIACC for the 2022-23 academic year.

Oscar Madong of Mason City, one of last year’s winners said, “Winning the Extreme Makeover contest has been one of the significant moments in my life.  I must say I have been truly made over and cannot imagine not having won this scholarship.  I currently have a totally different view and aiming higher in life having been exposed to the opportunities that college presents.  I am forever grateful to NIACC and encourage everyone out there to never give up and keep their eyes on the prize.”

Yanileth Guzman of Belmond, also won a year of free tuition, fees, and textbooks.

The three other finalists – Shawn Snelling, Robert Putney and Samantha Mary each received half price tuition to NIACC for the 2021-2022 academic year.

To enter this year’s contest, simply fill out the online form and tell us why you need or deserve an educational makeover. If you’re at least 23 years old and haven’t taken a NIACC credit class in the past three years, you’re eligible to apply for Extreme Makeover: College Edition. For contest rules and to enter the Extreme Makeover: College Edition, call 1-888-GO NIACC or visit our web site for details: www.niacc.edu/admissions/extreme-makeover.

Entries must be received by noon on April 24th.

The Mason City Globe Gazette is a sponsor of NIACC’s Extreme Makeover: College Edition.

North Iowa Area Community College, founded in 1918, is a nationally-recognized, two-year college located in central North Iowa.  With approximately 3,000 career and transfer students, the College has been recognized by the Aspen Institute as a leading community college in the nation.  NIACC welcomes students from across Iowa, Minnesota, the nation, and the world. The College has served as a leader in student-centered learning, community engagement, and collaborative leadership for more than 100 years. Choose NIACC First.

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