The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is proud to partner with North Central Missouri College (NCMC) through UCM Direct Connect. This concurrent enrollment agreement provides a seamless pathway from your associate to bachelor’s degree and allows you to enjoy a four-year education experience at UCM while taking advantage of the affordability of NCMC.
Eligibility
UCM Direct Connect is open to students who meet Missouri residency requirements. Students must typically enroll full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in the program with courses exclusively at NCMC or at both UCM and NCMC. If you take courses at UCM, those courses will apply toward the major you intend to pursue once admitted as a degree-seeking UCM student.
As a program participant, you are eligible to seek financial aid* to help pay for the cost of your education and will be assigned an advisor at NCMC and a success advisor at UCM to help you stay on track toward degree completion. Additionally, both institutions provide you with a “roadmap” that articulates the program’s purpose and charts the path you must follow to succeed.
*Students should contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options.
Benefits
- Enjoy an effortless transfer of course credit between institutions.
- Reduce the potential time and cost for completion of a four-year degree.
- Earn a $1,500 Direct Connect scholarship (stackable with other UCM transfer scholarships) upon graduation from community college.
- Take advantage of Missouri’s A+ Scholarship Program through your community college.
- Qualify for UCM’s $750 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship* (renewable).
- Qualify for UCM’s Mule Grant that covers any tuition and general fees remaining after federal, state, institutional and private/outside grants and scholarships have been applied.
- Utilize joint advising between UCM and your community college.
- Receive support from UCM’s Career and Life Design Center, Writing Center and Learning Commons with free tutoring for 100+ courses.
- Gain access to UCM’s library, dining facilities, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, sporting events, entertainment and cultural events and more.
- Live in UCM residence halls (optional).
*Must provide proof of PTK membership.