Giving Back

Cowley College cares about the people and businesses in Cowley County. With your help, we are able to offer top-notch, quality education at a significantly lower cost.

Regardless of your age, goals and dreams, take advantage of the benefits of having a community college close to your home.

Help us plan for the future
Together we can make a difference in the prosperity of Cowley County and its residents. Your opinion is important to us. If we don't offer a program or service that you need or want, tell us about it.

Email or mail your opinions and suggestions to the Strategic Planning Committee.
email: Strategic Planning Committee
mail: Slade Griffiths, Cowley College, PO Box 1147, Arkansas City, KS 67005

We appreciate your support
To express our appreciation of your support and to maximize a positive socioeconomic impact on our communities, we offer activities, services, and educational programs that:

• enrich your lives
• encourage individuals to succeed
• enhance the economical potential of the communities of Cowley County

• Cultural Events: enjoy excellent entertainment in theatre, music, art, speakers
• Sporting Events: let your spirit soar at baseball, basketball, cross country & track, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball events
• Continuing Education: expand your knowledge, update your skills and improve your quality of life
• Golden Tigers: stay active through educational opportunities that promote social, spiritual, artistic, and physical activities to community members who are 50 years of age or over
• Gold Card: attend Cowley College sporting events and Cowley College performances in the Robert Brown Theatre at no charge -- if you are a Cowley County resident and 65 or over

• Personal Attention : our faculty are dedicated to helping each student achieve their fullest potential in their academic programs
• Financial Aid and Scholarships: over 50% of the Cowley County residents that attend our college receive financial assistance
• Upward Bound: some high school students need help preparing for college or a vocational-technical school; we are here for them
• IMPACT: we offer free services, such as tutoring, career counseling, transfer visits, and financial assistance, to disabled and first generation college students
• Adult Education: we provide special assistance to adults that need a GED or basic communication and math skills

• Workforce: we help educate and retain the local workforce
• Earnings: we contribute to the earning power of individuals
• Jobs: we help increase regional job opportunities
• Training: we support local businesses through Corporate Training programs
• Services: we assist small and new business development through Entrepreneurship Services

Thank you for your support.