Income Tax Preparatory Certificate

Business and Hospitality

Award

Certificate

Credits

Locations

Calmar, Online, Peosta

Entry

Fall, Spring

Time to Complete

12 Months

Become a locally sought-after and in-demand professional income tax preparer upon completion of this certificate program that builds upon your current accounting skills. In the program, you will be provided with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of income tax preparation and analysis. Current Accounting Specialist program students have an opportunity to earn the certificate while pursuing the two-year degree.

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Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$4,526*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$5,210*

* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your 网赌网站 education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

Kibbie Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $4,500 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Last-Dollar Scholarship

This state funded scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career programs and pays remaining tuition costs after all other federal and state aid has been applied. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

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Any student enrolled in this program is eligible for 网赌网站 scholarships. The 网赌网站 Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship award amounts and all students are encouraged to apply.

Vo-Tech Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $1,000 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

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Career Outlook

Enrollment Process

Apply for admission.
Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years.

Program Information

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Program Contacts

Jared Puls

Accounting Instructor

Email: pulsj@nicc.edu
Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2155
Location: Peosta

Medhanie Mekonnen

Accounting Instructor

Email: mekonnenm@nicc.edu
Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1156
Location: Calmar