Yavapai College

2727 W. Glendale Ave. #200, Phoenix, AZ

Yavapai College, located in Prescott, Arizona, was founded in 1965, taking four years to prepare operations which began in 1969 on what was once Fort Whipple, used in the defense of the territory one hundred years ago. The school has grown rapidly over the years, covering much of Yavapai County and expanding its facilities and programs across four additional campuses located in Clarkdale, Prescott Valley, Sedona, and Chino Valley. The school is one of the few that offers a gunsmithing program, and has been considered among the best in the field since its establishment.

Academics

Yavapai College offers a variety of options for a large selection of individuals. Some may choose to take individual courses, others may seek online training or education, high school students may choose to dual enroll through partnerships established by the school, others may seek to gain the high school equivalency through GED programs.

Yavapai College primarily offers associate degrees in a variety of fields allowing for academic transfer or career training opportunities. Students choosing to continue their education at four year institution will complete many of their lower division and general education requirements at Yavapai prior to transferring to a college or university to complete the final two years of education required for a bachelor's degree.

Career training degrees and certificates are awarded to individuals who pursue an education on one of the many high demand fields currently seeking professionals. The school will provide the education, skills and training necessary to be able to enter the workforce in one of these fields, capable of performing the tasks and duties asked of such employees on a regular basis with competence and confidence. Programs take between one and two years to complete and generally reflective of the employment needs of the community, allowing residents of the area to seek employment opportunities nearby.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Graphic Design
• Gunsmithing
• Nursing
• Paralegal Studies

Admissions

As a public, two year, open enrollment institution, Yavapai College will admit an individual who meets the minimum requirements for admissions, enrolling them once an application is submitted. Students should provide all pertinent documentation regarding previous education, take a placement exam, participate in student orientation and meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and future plans as well as a plan for a curriculum that best reflects the student's needs. Registration for classes typically takes place shortly before each semester, requiring all students to have completed their application and enrollment, as well as submitted aid forms and information by this time.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Student that are in need of aid must complete all necessary forms provided by the school, the most important of which is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which may be completed online and the information from which is the primary source for determining a student's need, aid program eligibility and monetary awards. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year due to changing financial circumstances of the student based on tax returns.