
The Powers Promise
Did you know that most students from Rutherford and Polk counties can attend Isothermal for FREE? In fact, more than 97 percent of all Isothermal students were awarded some form of financial aid during the past academic year.
The Powers Promise was established in memory of Lee L. Powers, a community leader who served on the steering committee that formed Isothermal Community College in 1964. He...
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Seven easy steps: Your future starts here
STEP 1
COMPLETE RESIDENCY DETERMINATION
Visit ncresidency.org to complete the NC Residency Determination Service online interview/application.
Retain your username, password and Residency Certification Number (RCN). You’ll need it to log in to apply in Step 2.
Visit isothermal.edu/start for tips on completing the RDS application.
Need help on this or any step? Call...
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New grant pays for short-term training
A new grant will pay for residents of Rutherford and Polk counties to get short-term job certifications.
The programs include:
Professional Truck Driving
Massage Therapy
Pharmacy Technician
Healthcare Billing and Coding
Phlebotomy
EMT and Paramedic Technician
And others yet to be scheduled
“We are pleased to announce the Isothermal Workforce Grant, which will help...
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