of reasonable accommodations for students, provide services and accommodations to
qualified students with disabilities, and serve in an advisory and supportive capacity
to faculty and staff. The Disability Services Office is available to assist eligible students
with:
1. Auxiliary Aids and Services (notetakers, scribes, electronic textbooks, readers,
interpreters, alternate media)
2. Modifications (extended test time, distraction-free environments, formats, delivery
methods)
3. AssistiveTechnology (Electronic devices, Physical modifications of an environment)
The primary and initial contact point for information about accommodations or anything
relating to disabilities services is the Disability Services Office. Norm Stephenson serves
as the College’s Disability Services Officer (DSO). He can be contacted at 308.635.6090
or
You may also reach him at his office at Scottsbluff in the main
building in the Student Life and Engagement Center (formerly The CAVE). Students at
either the Alliance or Sidney Campus can arrange appointments at the campus with
the Student Service Coordinators, since the DSO travels routinely to these campuses.
Online learners are encouraged to reach him by phone or email where he can then
set up a meeting by phone, Skype™ or Blackboard Collaborate. Online learners are
encouraged to reach him by phone or email.
The most important factor in securing complete information, arranging for appropriate
and useful accommodations, and for ensuring a smooth transition to integrating
necessary accommodations into your college career is to establish and maintain
contact with the DSO early and often!
Faculty Directory
Students can find full-time and adjunct faculty phone numbers and email addresses
online at
wncc.edu/about-wncc/human-resources/directory
.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to qualified students who are accepted for admission and
enrolled in courses leading toward a diploma, certificate, or degree. Assistance is
available from federal and state governments, outside agencies, and WNCC, and
may take the form of scholarships, grants, and work study and/or low-interest loans.
Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information about aid programs, application
procedures, eligibility criteria and application deadlines, or visit
wncc.edu/cost-aid
.
Military & Veterans Affairs Office
Western Nebraska Community College welcomes the opportunity to assist active-duty
military personnel and their families, members of the National Guard, reservists, and
veterans and their families in achieving their academic goals. The Military & Veterans
Affairs Office at WNCC is the certification site for Veterans Administration educational
benefits includingMontgomery GI Bill, (Chapter 30),Vocational Rehabilitation, (Chapter
31), Post 9/11 GI Bill, (Chapter 33), dependents benefits, (Chapter 35), National Guard
and Reservists, (1606 and 1607). Support services include assistance with education
benefits applications, college curriculum information, and academic advising in line
with education benefits. Information is also available concerning county Veterans
Service Officers, VA Hospitals, and adjustment and veterans’ health professionals.
The office supports the Student Veterans Organization and works in conjunction with
WNCC Veterans Upward Bound Program. The Military & Veterans Affairs Office serves
as a resource center and welcomes all military connected students and families.
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