Adult Learning

You’ve heard it before, and you may even believe it: Education is key to high-paying jobs and a better lifestyle. But your busy lifestyle, improving your education through adult learning can seem difficult. With Indian Hills Community College, online courses and online degrees, improving your employment prospects through education is easier than you may think. It’s time to create more options and opportunity.

You may already know what you’d like to do. In fact, you may already be working in your desired field, but just want a higher-paying job and more upward mobility. Maybe you’re not sure, but you know you need to do something! Either way, our adult learning programs with convenient online courses is the place to start your Life. Changing. Experience.

Traditional and Online Courses and Degrees

Let’s start with courses. At Indian Hills, you’ll find more than 70 degree and certification programs to choose from, many of them available as online classes. Healthcare, health science programs and state-approved nursing programs, animal science, EMT training, pilot training and aviation maintenance, diesel tech and automotive mechanics and construction are just a few of the many Life. Changing. fields of study we offer. Still not sure what’s right for you? Let’s Connect.

Financial Aid and Other Money Stuff

You don’t have to go deeply into debt to get your degree. Indian Hills is not only less expensive than a 4-year college or university, we offer a range of financial aid, grants and community college scholarships to offset your expenses. Your employer may even offer financial support and a more flexible work schedule. Plus, you can keep your job and take courses online or attend classes on a schedule that works for you. Wondering how to support yourself as you build a better life? Talk to one of our financial aid counselors today.

We’re Here to Support Adult Learning

What’s holding you back? Childcare, transportation and flexible schedules are some of the most common challenges for adult learners. At Indian Hills, you not only have options, you’ll find the support you need to get your degree. Below are categories for you to get familiar with each piece of the adult learning experience and how to get enrolled for a Life. Changing. Experience here at Indian Hills!

Getting Started
Getting Started

Are you ready? Check out the admission checklist, financial aid, scholarships, advising, and the academic calendar here!

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Apply
Apply

You have reviewed everything and you are ready to apply! This is your place to begin.

Apply Here!

Visit
Visit

Would you like to see what we have to offer here at Indian Hills? Set up an informational session/campus visit!

Set Up a Visit!

Programs
Programs

Don't know exactly what you want to pursue? That's fine! We have many programs to look into and figure out if it best fits you!

Program Details

Online Programs
Online Programs

Busy work schedule? Life crazy and don't have time to come to campus? Check out what online programs/courses we offer from the comfort of your own home!

Online Details

Professional Development
Professional Development

Need some re-licensure classes? Preparing for a career swtich? Select a category to explore various classes!

See Classes

Services
Services for Students

Need a tutor session? Are you a Veteran? Need child care while taking classes? We are here to help you!

Need a Service

Transfer Credits
Transferring Credits

Taken some college courses and need them transferred to or from Indian Hills? We can help with that.

Credit Transfer

Contact Us
Contact Indian Hills

Need to talk to an adult admission advisor? This is the place to find that information.

Contact Us

Got questions? Don't stress! Just ask Jim!

jimJim Overturf, Employment Counselor
Indian Hills Community College

525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501

Phone: (641) 683-5111 ext. 1864 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 1864
Email: Jim.Overturf@indianhills.edu

 

RanaeRanae Molkenthin, Director, Admissions
Indian Hills Community College

525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501

Phone: (641) 683-5306 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5306
Email: Ranae.Molkenthin@indianhills.edu