Concurrent Credit
Enrollment at North Arkansas College through the Northark Technical Center (NTC) is a great way for eligible high school students to explore careers, prepare for a community college or four-year university, and develop skills needed in today’s global economy and workforce. Specialized programs of study are available to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students use modern equipment in the lab environment and experience hands-on instruction by the area’s top career and technical educators.
Students receive BOTH college and high school credit by attending one-half day of classes at their high school and then college level courses at Northark. Students may continue to participate in their high school’s activities including clubs and sports programs.
Each year of enrollment, students have the opportunity to earn 3 elective high school credits. Most students ear 24 to 30 hours of college credits when enrolled in a two-year program at the Northark Technical Center.
Classes meet Monday through Friday and follow the North Arkansas College academic calendar. Students enrolled at Northark Technical Center begin classes at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m.
How much does it cost?
Enrollment is available to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Tuition and fees are covered by the student’s high school and the Arkansas Department of Career Education. Northark Technical Center loans college textbooks to the student, so the cost for tuition, fees and books is FREE!
What is the next step?
See your high school counselor to help determine your interest, skills, and abilities before electing a program of study. Your counselor will help guide you through the NTC application process.