Beginning Tuesday, June 7, 2005, applications will be available for the Durham City-County Neighborhood College Fall Term.  This series of classes provides participants with general information about key City and County services.  The final day to apply for the session is July 29, 2005.  All applicants must be current in their vehicle and property taxes at the time of application.

The classes will be held on nine Thursday nights beginning September 15, 2005, from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and on one Saturday morning.  Space in the Neighborhood College is limited to 25 people, and applications will be accepted to create a diverse participant population from as many Durham neighborhoods as possible.  Students must attend eight of the 10 sessions to successfully complete the program.

A light meal is served prior to the start of each nightly class and sessions are held at City and County facilities.  There is a $25 fee for citizens who are accepted to attend the program and five scholarships are also available if needed.  Area high school students and Hispanic residents are particularly encouraged to apply.

Interested persons should fill out and submit an application to the Durham County Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, located at 200 East Main Street, 2nd Floor, Durham, N.C. 27701.

To learn more about the Durham City-County Neighborhood College, visit the City’s website at http://www.durhamnc.gov/ or the County’s website at http://www.co.durham.nc.us/. You may also contact the City's Public Affairs Office at 919-560-4123 or the County's Public Information Office at 919-560-0008.  Applications are also available at the Durham County Clerk to the Board of Commissioners or may be downloaded from either the City or County website.