NICHE was instituted on August 30, 1999, by the Idaho State Board of Education to provide the citizens of Northern Idaho a "one-stop source" of information on higher education in the area. The Center represents North Idaho College, the University of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College and Idaho State University. Committed to the planning and delivery of higher education to the region, NICHE has information on the programs and degrees offered by all four of the institutions.

Testing

NICHE proctors/administers the following tests:
- CLEP
- COMPASS
- PRAXIS

An appointment to take each test (with the exception of PRAXIS; to register for PRAXIS, click the above link to register online) is recommended and can be arranged by calling NICHE at least one week prior to the desired date. A photo ID is required for all tests. NICHE also proctors for courses taken at other institutions for a $10 fee. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to students with documented disabilities. Accommodations may include a private room, additional testing time, or other approved measures.


Career Information Services

NICHE offers access to the Idaho Career Information System (CIS) so that individuals may explore various occupations, salary information, employment outlooks, educational opportunities, and numerous other options related to careers. Use CIS on one of our computers or call us for a user ID and password to access Internet CIS at home.

 

2007-2008 Concurrent Enrollment Fee Waiver

If you are enrolled in courses at NIC and also enrolled in courses at ISU, LCSC, or the U of I during the same semester, you may be entitled to a fee waiver. Your concurrent enrollment fee waiver status will be determined by combining credits from the institutions you are enrolled in. If the total amount of your tuition (not including course-specific tuition) exceeds $2205, you may be eligible for a refund. Please read the Student Responsibilities on the attached fee waiver form and if you think you may qualify, turn in a completed form to NICHE. (pdf document)

 

Disability Support Services

A postsecondary institution must make reasonable accommodations in order to provide students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in the institution's courses, programs, and activities. If you have a documented disability and need assistance acquiring accommodations, contact NICHE or visit the following websites:
http://www.access.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=56098
http://www.lcsc.edu/osl/ada.htm
http://www.isu.edu/ada4isu/
http://www.nic.edu/DSS/

 

Online Computer

Stop by and use our computers for fast Internet access, word processing, computer-based training, or other educationally- related needs.

Back To Top

Northern Idaho Center For Higher Education
1000 W. Hubbard St., Suite 242,
Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho

Home | About Us | NIC | UI-CDA | LCSC-CDA | ISU-CDA | Testing | Class Catalogue | Contact

The Center represents North Idaho College, the University of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College and Idaho State University. Committed to the planning and delivery of higher education to the region.

Copyright © 2008 Northern Idaho Center for Higher Education | Custom Website developed by On The Pixel