Applying for Admission to NFC

Thank you for considering NFC! We are excited you want to attend our college. We have tried to make the admission process as easy as possible. The Office of Admissions in the Administration Building (Bldg. 3) is here to help every step of the way.
  • Now – Apply for Summer 2024 (classes begin May) or Fall 2024 (classes begin August)
  • Now – Advising and registering for Summer 2024
  • May 20 – Summer classes begin
  • Academic calendar with important dates

General Admissions Steps


Admissions FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions.


Program Specific Admissions Steps

The admission requirements for the following programs vary slightly from the steps listed above. Some programs have additional program applications or requirements and deadlines that must be met.

Non-Degree Seeking

  • If you are taking classes for personal enrichment, non-credit, and not seeking a degree or certificate, you do not need to request your high school or college transcripts.

Child Care Center Director Certificate or Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC)

  • Complete all steps in the General section above except note the following regarding transcripts. Students seeking the Child Care Center Director or Early Childhood Professional Certificate must request their high school/GED transcript. We recommend that you also request all prior college transcripts.  (Students taking classes toward the AA degree or a CCC certificate must request all transcripts as noted in the General section above.)
  • Review the program information page and contact an advisor to determine the best classes for your goals.

Preschool Specialization College Credit Certificate

  • Complete all steps in the General section above. Students seeking the FCCPC must request their high school/GED transcript and all prior college transcripts.
  • Review the program information page and contact an advisor to determine the best classes for your goals.

Commercial Vehicle Driver (CDL)

  • Complete all steps in the General section above except no transcripts are required. A high school diploma is not required for the CDL program.
  • Review the program information page for deadlines, orientation dates, and advisor contact.

Emergency Medical Services: EMT or Paramedic

  • Complete all steps in General section above
  • Review program information page for program application, deadlines, and advisor contact

Public Safety: Corrections or Law Enforcement

  • Review program information page and contact the Public Safety Academy
  • Take and pass the CJBAT exam
  • Complete all steps in General section above

Registered Nursing, LPN to RN Bridge, or Practical Nursing

  • Complete all steps in the General section above
  • Review program information page for deadlines, prerequisite requirements, and advisor contact

Bachelor Science in Nursing Degree

  • Complete all steps in the General section above except note the following:
  • A $30 application fee is due each time you apply.
  • Request your official high school transcript only if using it to prove foreign language completed.
  • Request all of your official college transcripts.
  • Review program information page for deadlines, prerequisites, and advisor contact.