❑ APPLY FOR ADMISSION: dacc.nmsu.edu/admissions/

You Need: • Transcript(s)

• $20 non-refundable application fee

• ACT/SAT or COMPASS scores

❑ APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID: fafsa.ed.gov

❑ APPLY FOR HOUSING: nmsu.edu/~housing/

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GENERAL STUDIESAssociate in General StudiesAssociate of ArtsAssociate of Science

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSAdvertising RepresentativeAerospace TechnologyArchitectural TechnologyAutomation & ManufacturingAutomotive Technology

Basic Manufacturing & BridgeBilingual Offi ce SpecialistBiomedical TechnologyBuilding Construction TechnologyBusiness FundamentalsBusiness ManagementCertifi ed Nursing AssistantCivil/Survey TechnologyCommon Core - General StudiesComputer & Information TechnologyCreative Media

- Digital Audio - Digital Graphics - Digital Video - Film Crew Training - Game Design - Graphics & Animation

Dental Assistant *Diagnostic Medical Sonography *Disabilities Support ServicesDrafting & Graphics TechnologyECED Administrator’s Certifi cateElectrical ApprenticeshipElectrical LineworkerElectrocardiogram TechnicianElectronics TechnologyEMT Basic/Intermediate *Fire ScienceFirst Responder Pre-hospital

Professional College Certifi cateGeneral Offi ce AssistantGeographical Information Systems (GIS)Health Care AssistantHealth Information TechnologyHeating, Ventilation, A/C &

RefrigerationHVAC ResidentialLaw Enforcement Academy ProgramLibrary Science

- Customized Study in Library Science - Fundamentals in Library Science - Specialized Topics in Library Science - School Library Media Specialist Endorsement - Children’s Literature

Licensed Practical NurseMachinist ApprenticeshipMechanical Drafting & Solid ModelingMedical BillingMedical TranscriptionParamedic *PhlebotomyReal Estate Planning & DevelopmentWater TechnologyWeb DesignWelding Technology

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PreparingYour FutureCongratulations from Doña Ana Community College!We are here to help you in any educationalendeavor that you might want toaccomplish in the near future.You have already accomplished onegreat thing, now take the fi rst step inanother! We have provided you withthree easy tips to follow to get youready for college.

1) Begin planning 2) Get fi nancially ready3) Start taking the right courses

How Do I BeginPlanning for College?Begin researching for the college of yourchoice. To fi nd out more about college costsall over the U.S., you can visit thefollowing websites:

www.collegeweeklive.comhttp://www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigatormappingyourfuture.org/collegeprep/seniorcalendar.htm

Doña Ana Community College Website:dacc.nmsu.edu/admissons

How Much Money DoI Need To Go To College?Depending on your college of choice, tuition costs will vary from state to state. You also will need to consider housing (if you plan to live away from home), books, and transportation when calculating fi nancial costs.

HOUSINGYou may consider moving away from home when you decide to attend college. If you decide to attend DACC, you are eligible to live in the Residential Halls located on the NMSU campus. For more information on Housing and Residential Life contact:

Housing and Residential Life, MSC 3BBNew Mexico State UniversityP.O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003nmsu.edu/~housinghousing@nmsu.edu(575) 646-3202Fax: (575) 646-7811

BOOKSThe cost of books varies, depending on which classes you take. To visit the DACC bookstore website, you may access nmsubookstore.com and select DACC. To contact customer service, please call (575) 527-7692.

Financial AidSubmit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).To apply, go online at fafsa.ed.gov. This application helps de-termine the amount of fi nancial aid you may qualify for which can include Pell Grants, Student Loans, and Work Study.DACC’s FAFSA code is E00876.For information on DACC Scholarships please visit dacc.nmsu.edu/fa/ or to apply for all DACC Scholarships with one online application at scholarships.nmsu.edu.

What are the Right Courses?The following high school subjects are what you need to taketo help you prepare for college level coursework:

MATHEMATICS: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry,Pre-calculus, Calculus

ENGLISH: Composition, English Literature, AmericanLiterature, World Literature

SCIENCES: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

HISTORY OR GEOGRAPHY:Geography, U.S. History,U.S. Government, World History,World Cultures, Civics

Offi ce of Admissions(575) 527-7710dacc.nmsu.edu/admissonsToll Free: 1-800-903-7503E-mail: admissions@dacc.nmsu.eduAddress: MSC-3DA, P.O. Box 30001Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001

After visiting the websites provided for you,you may have a better idea of how much

college will cost you. Now, how to pay for it?