NEXT application

NEXT applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be between ages 18 and 24 and have a documented diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability requiring support and services beyond those typically provided in college
Have a completed high school program with a diploma, certificate of completion or the equivalent
Demonstrate basic skills in reading, writing, math and communication
Be able to take care of basic personal needs – such as personal hygiene, medication and sleep schedule – independently
Demonstrate the ability to accept and follow rules and display respectful, appropriate behavior
Have a strong desire to attend college and become an independent adult, possessing sufficient emotional stability and maturity to successfully participate in the program with support

Applications for enrolling in the NEXT program in Fall 2026 will open in August 2025. Please contact John Menning (john.menning@nwciowa.edu), program director, with questions.

NEXT applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be between ages 18 and 24 and have a documented diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability requiring support and services beyond those typically provided in college
Have a completed high school program with a diploma, certificate of completion or the equivalent
Demonstrate basic skills in reading, writing, math and communication
Be able to take care of basic personal needs – such as personal hygiene, medication and sleep schedule – independently
Demonstrate the ability to accept and follow rules and display respectful, appropriate behavior
Have a strong desire to attend college and become an independent adult, possessing sufficient emotional stability and maturity to successfully participate in the program with support

Applications for enrolling in the NEXT program in Fall 2026 will open in August 2025. Please contact John Menning (john.menning@nwciowa.edu), program director, with questions.

NEXT applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be between ages 18 and 24 and have a documented diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability requiring support and services beyond those typically provided in college
Have a completed high school program with a diploma, certificate of completion or the equivalent
Demonstrate basic skills in reading, writing, math and communication
Be able to take care of basic personal needs – such as personal hygiene, medication and sleep schedule – independently
Demonstrate the ability to accept and follow rules and display respectful, appropriate behavior
Have a strong desire to attend college and become an independent adult, possessing sufficient emotional stability and maturity to successfully participate in the program with support

Applications for enrolling in the NEXT program in Fall 2026 will open in August 2025. Please contact John Menning (john.menning@nwciowa.edu), program director, with questions.