FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Have you taken classes at NICC before? Do you have a declared major/degree plan?
A: Yes- I have taken classes recently, and I have a declared major/degree plan.
Consult with your faculty advisor to help you get registered for classes. I can transfer you now. I would also recommend touching base with your Campus Student Services advisor (see directory).
A: Yes- I took classes a year or more ago. I don鈥檛 have a major/need to revisit my major/degree plan.
Which campus are you planning to attend?
- Macy Campus- AND Dual Credit- Crystal Ross
- South Sioux City AND Online Only Students- Alvin Parker
- Santee- Terri Grant
- Pawnee Nation- Marcella Stephenson
- GED- Essential Ed. Cheryl Phillips; Alpha II Pri Morris (Umonhon Tribal members)
A: No- I have not taken classes before.
You can complete your online application by...
2.) Select 鈥楢dmissions鈥�
3.) Select 鈥極nline Application鈥� and complete the application. You can also find a tutorial on NICC鈥檚 YouTube page, which is 鈥樚切氖悠�- The NICC鈥�.
4.) Set up a meeting with your Student Services Campus Advisor.
- Macy AND Dual Credit- Crystal Ross
- South Sioux City AND Online Only Students- Alvin Parker
- Santee- Terri Grant
- Pawnee Nation- Marcella Stephenson
- GED- Essential Ed. Cheryl Phillips (All learners); Alpha II Pri Morris (Umonhon Tribal members)
A: I don鈥檛 know. / I did a really, really, long time ago.
Complete your online application (see info. above). This will help us update your information if you have taken classes before or will give you a new app. If you are brand new.
Are you looking to log into your NICC email, Canvas, or Empower?
A: NICC Email
All NICC students will be issued an NICC email. To access your email, select the following steps (www.thenicc.edu > Student E-Mail (top right) > Log in w/NICC username and password)
- Default NICC Email: 3 letter campus code, first initial, last name @thenicc.edu (Malcolm Miller at Santee Campus for example, sanmmiller@thenicc.edu).
- Default NICC password: first three letters of first name and student ID number (for example, Malcolm Miller, ID# 98765鈥檚 password is MAL98765).
A: Canvas
All NICC students can log into NICC鈥檚 Canvas to access their online courses with the following steps (www.thenicc.edu > Current Students > Online Classes > Log in w/ NICC Email and password)
- Default NICC Email: 3 letter campus code, first initial, last name @thenicc.edu (Malcolm Miller at Santee Campus for example, sanmmiller@thenicc.edu).
- Default NICC password: first three letters of first name and student ID number (for example, Malcolm Miller, ID# 98765鈥檚 password is MAL98765).
A: Empower
All NICC students can log into NICC鈥檚 Empower to view their academic info. Like schedules, financials, etc. With the following steps. (www.thenicc.edu > Current Students > Student Empower Login > Log in w/ NICC username and password)
- Default NICC Empower Username: first initial, last name (Malcolm Miller would be 鈥榤miller鈥� in Empower)
- Default NICC password: first three letters of first name and student ID number (for example, Malcolm Miller, ID# 98765鈥檚 password is MAL98765).
A: Computer
If you can login push ctrl-alt-del keys then select change password.
If you are unable to login contact your student services person or Justin Kocian to reset it.
A: NICC Email
If you are unable to login contact your student services person or Justin Kocian to reset it.
If you forgot your email password try your default NICC email and password? If you do not know your student ID number contact your student services advisor.
- Default NICC Email: 3 letter campus code, first initial, last name @thenicc.edu (Malcolm Miller at Santee Campus for example, sanmmiller@thenicc.edu).
- Default NICC password: first three letters of first name and student ID number (for example, Malcolm Miller, ID# 98765鈥檚 password is MAL98765).
A: NICC Canvas
When you are logging into your NICC Canvas with your NICC email, you should see an option of 鈥楩orgot password鈥�. For more assistance send an email to Megan, NICC鈥檚 Instructional Designer, mmiller@thenicc.edu or Justin, NICC鈥檚 CIO, at jkocian@thenicc.edu
A: Empower
When you are logging into Empower with your NICC email, you should see an option of 鈥楩orgot password鈥�. Complete the steps to recover it.
A: Microsoft Teams
Do you have Microsoft Teams downloaded to your computer/on your smart device?
Yes: You should be able to connect to your NICC Email and Calendar to click into the class before it starts. Then your Teams will open up and allow you to join.
No: For extra access, we recommend downloading Teams to your computer and smart device. I can help walk you through a few quick steps.
Teams Desktop or Mobile Download:
A: Zoom
Do you have Zoom downloaded to your computer/on your smart device?
Yes: You should be able to connect to your NICC Email and Calendar to click into the class before it starts. Then your Zoom will open up and allow you to join.
No: For extra access, we recommend downloading Teams to your computer and smart device. I can help walk you through a few quick steps.
Zoom Computer Download:
What type of transcript? Official or Unofficial?
A: Unofficial
You can print an unofficial transcript out from your Empower account. Here鈥檚 how:
- Log into Empower (To get there go to www.thenicc.edu > Current Students > Empower Login)
- Click on 鈥楽tudent Records鈥�
- Click on 鈥楿nofficial Transcript鈥�
- You can click the printable version (top right corner) to print or save as PDF in the print options.
- IF you cannot log into Empower 鈥� transfer to Student Services Advisor (info above) or view instructions in Student Orientation Canvas page.
A: Official
An official transcript must be done through NICC/Other institution鈥檚 registrar.
A: Send an official transcript FROM NICC
You will need to fill out a Release of Transcript form from NICC鈥檚 website. Here鈥檚 a few quick steps:
1.) Go to the NICC website www.thenicc.edu
2.) Select 鈥楢lumni & Visitors鈥�
3.) Select 鈥楾ranscript Request Form鈥�
4.) Complete the form and mail or drop your request and payment at any of the NICC campuses.
A: Send an official transcript TO NICC
Complete a transcript request from the institution that is holding your credits. Include this information to send to NICC鈥檚 Registrar, Troy Munhofen: Attn: Registrar, PO Box 428, Macy, NE 68039
Federal student aid is paid out 6th week and all other scholarships are paid out 10th week. You can check your financial aid status in Empower under the Financials tab. Disbursements will be received in your USPS 4 weeks from the date of posting an Account Balance (ACTBAL). It鈥檚 important that your mailing address is up to date. This information will be available on your billing statement
To view your billing statement here鈥檚 a few quick steps:
1.) Log into Empower (www.thenicc.edu > Current Students > Empower Log In)
2.) Next select the 鈥楩inancials Tab鈥�
3.) Select 鈥楤illing Detail Summary鈥� for a detailed look at your financial aid.
4.) Questions? Contact your Campus Student Services Representative.
To update your mailing address, here鈥檚 a few quick steps:
1.) Log into Empower (www.thenicc.edu > Current Students > Empower Log In)
2.) Next select the 鈥楽ettings鈥�
3.) Update personal information and click the 鈥楿pdate Address
A: 糖心视频 Code is 015339
A: Go to and follow the instructions on how to reset your password. It鈥檚 important to note that you may need to access the email you used when last logging into fafsa.gov or a backup phone number. NICC cannot reset your password. FAFSA鈥檚 direct number is 800-433-3243. You can also use the live chat online.
Scholarships:
- College Fund- Go to and complete the application for the next school year between February and February.
- Cobell- Go to to apply for their scholarship
- Higher Education- Applications can be done through your Tribe鈥檚 Office of Higher Education.
- Umonhon Tribe- 402-837-5357
- Santee Sioux Nation- 402-857-2302 ext. 17
- Tribe not listed- Contact your Tribe鈥檚 Office of Higher Education.
- More scholarships- Check the scholarship page as well as your NICC email.
Emergency Aid: Speak to your Campus Student Services Advisor.