INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Registration for the 2016 summer and fall semesters is now underway at all Indian River State College (IRSC) campuses.
Treasure Coast residents and recent high school graduates planning to start college in the fall are encouraged to apply now and complete the Federal Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) early, increasing their access to funding.
More than 70 percent of new students at IRSC receive financial aid they don’t have to pay back. Students who submit all their FAFSA documents by June 30 will receive a 10 percent discount for textbooks in any IRSC bookstore.
The priority admissions deadline for the Fall Semester is August 1 and classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 24 at IRSC’s five local campuses and online. For students planning to get a head start, the registration deadline for the Summer I Semester is May 6, with classes beginning Monday, May 9. Summer II Semester classes begin June 28.
IRSC is recognized statewide and nationally for quality, affordability and convenience. The College is accredited by the prestigious Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with transferability of course credits to other colleges and universities around the state and nation.
A quality education is ensured with small classes and personal attention from teachers and academic advisers. IRSC is ranked as the 3rd most affordable college in the country by the U.S. Department of Education and provides easy accessibility with five campuses, community outreach locations and online courses. IRSC offers more than 100 programs including Quick Job Training, Associate Degrees and Bachelor’s Degrees designed to prepare students for good jobs and career advancement.
IRSC campuses are within a 20 minute drive for all Treasure Coast residents, including the Main Campus, 3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce; Chastain Campus, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart; Dixon Hendry Campus, 2229 N.W. 9th Avenue, Okeechobee; Mueller Campus, 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach; and Pruitt Campus, 500 N.W. California Blvd., Port St. Lucie.
For more information, visit www.irsc.edu or call 1-866-792-4772.
