Niagara County Community College is dedicated to keeping the hallmark of student accessibility, centeredness, collegiality, comprehensiveness, lifelong learning, and community partnership. Niagara County Community College specializes in providing a dynamic educational environment that meets current and emerging needs of the students and community.

Admission
Depending on program availability, prospective students may enroll for the fall or spring semester. Freshmen have to be graduated from an accredited high school or have to submit authentication of a high school equivalency diploma. Those without a high school diploma or its equivalent have to meet with an admissions advisor to discuss their options
In order to be accepted, a future student must:
- present the high school transcript, GED or proof of completion of an accredited Associates degree program
- show completion of any prerequisites required by the program chosen
- submit all official college transcripts from any institution previously attended
- sign in completion of College placement tests or exemption from testing
It is also important to remember that immunization records are required by the New York State law for any student born on or after January 1, 1957.

Financial Aid
NCCC offers financial aid for students. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and State aid form.
Aid includes:
- Federal Pell Grant
- ACG Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Program
- Federal Work Study Program
- Federal Perkins Loan Program
- Federal Family Education Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans; Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students, or PLUS)