Descriptor:

Iowa Valley Community College District has served the residents of Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek and Tama counties since 1967. The District includes Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, and Iowa Valley Continuing Education. The two colleges provide training in 32 Career Education programs and 16 Career Option programs, as well as transfer degrees to students may complete two years toward a baccalaureate degree.

Prerequisites to Admission:

Please be aware of these application requirements:
*Complete and submit "Application for Admission" form.
*Submit high school or GED transcripts.
*Transcript of previously attended college (if any).
*Matriculation fee of $25.
ASSET/COMPASS scores are used for placement in classes; they are NOT admissions tests. ACT scores are not required for admission, but may be submitted.

Support Services Available:

The Community-Based Vocational Training (CBVT) Program, located on the Ellsworth campus, is a non-credit program for people who have barriers to employment. CBVT is a transitional program bridging the gap for students who either graduate from a special education classroom/resource classroom or who have a disability that prevents them from becoming competitively employed. Basic academics are stressed, along with job readiness preparation, career exploration awareness, mainstream college classes, and independent living skills. The CBVT students are evaluated by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and have been recommended for vocational training.

The Individualized Resource Program (IRP), located on the Marshalltown campus, is a specialized non-credit vocational training program designed for students who have a barrier to employment. Transitional vocational programming by IRP offers tutorial assistance for MCC credit classes, job-readiness preparation, and/or community-based pre-employment training. Referral is by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS), and tuition support is provided by DVRS and the Workforce Development Center.