York College

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The mission of york college is to transform lives through christ-centered education and to equip students for lifelong service to God, family, and society. At York College, "more" matters. You will have more opportunities to shine as a student, an athlete, and a performer.
You will have more opportunities to make your mark on campus. More opportunities for coveted academic experiences and extracurricular adventures. At York, we are intentionally small to create an environment where every student can thrive.
A scholarship is a financial aid award that does not need to be repaid. Scholarships are a form of merit-based AidAid, meaning they are offered based on achievement in specific areas. York College offers scholarships in academics, athletics, and performing arts.
Federal Work-Study is a program provided by the federal government that helps York College employ students based on their financial aid eligibility. Financial AidAid will determine the award, and the student will be notified in an award letter—jobs in the library and as reading specialists may be filled by Federal Work-Study students only.
Students who do not qualify for Federal Work-Study are considered Institutional Work-Study students. Institutional work-study students may not apply for jobs designated as Federal Work-Study positions. Our faculty are experts in their field and sincere in their Christian faith. Whether you are looking to take one course or jumpstart your career, we can help you reach your goals. Courses offered in a flexible format allow students to work toward their professional goals from anywhere, anytime! Each year we award financial AidAid to more than 90% of first-time students.
York College Online students are men and women, traditional college-age students, and mid-career degree seekers, living across the United States and other countries. They are ministers, doctors, teachers, police officers, and many other professional roles. York College Online students are dedicated to an educational experience that will equip them for lifelong service to God, family, and society. They are hungry for knowledge that helps them advance in their career and change their world. At York College, our goal is to provide individualized support and personalized attention to all prospective students. That is part of what makes our community so engaging. We are here to help you determine if York College is the right school for your educational and career goals.
York College is excited to offer a new study abroad experience consisting of a summer semester. This program combines faith and learning in an international context with a small community of York College students and staff. Students in this program will have the exciting chance to travel to Europe, enroll in specially designed courses, and participate in unique spiritual growth opportunities.
Student Activities play a pivotal role in allowing YC students to build relationships and create lasting memories on campus. Whether it is a movie at McGehee, neon paint fights, Hunger Games tournaments, or intramural sports, the goal of Student Activities is to make sure YC students have something exciting to do every weekend.
York College was founded on August 26, 1890, by the United Brethren Church in conjunction with York citizens who wanted a church-related college. In 1946, a merger with the Evangelical Church resulted in control of the college passing to the newly-formed Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) Church. In 1954, that body decided to transfer its support to another EUB institution, Westmar University in LeMars, Iowa. An agreement had existed from the school's beginning that the school's control would pass to the City of York should the governing body ever decide to close the college. Because of this, the city took control of the property, and the corporate structure, which has remained continuous since 1890, was transferred to members of the churches of Christ in 1956.
The new administration reopened York College in fall 1956 as a senior college with 89 students. After two years, the administration recommended that York College focus on associate degree programs, cease offering the baccalaureate program, and work toward accreditation with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). In 1970, NCA awarded accreditation to York College, the first junior college in Nebraska to receive that distinction.
During the college's most recent accreditation visit (2014), the Higher Learning Commission (a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools) reaffirmed York College's accreditation status. Of equal significance for students, York College's Teacher Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
In recent developments, the college launched York College Online in 2010 to expand the school's reach with a particular focus on non-traditional students. The college has grown from only four significant buildings in 1956 to a campus of 17 significant facilities on 50 acres that serve the needs of a growing student body. Fall enrollment is typically between 400 and 500 students, coming from about 30 states and several countries. The college's 7,500 alumni reside in every state and several countries. As has been the case from its founding, the college's focus is to transform lives through Christ-centered education and prepare each student for a life of service to God, family, and society.

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