Aid for Continuing Education
In an effort to reduce the financial barriers to education, the Continuing Education Department at Central Carolina Community College offers several scholarship programs to help students who enroll in short-term occupational training programs.
Instructions for Applying for Continuing Education Aid
- Students interested in applying for a grant or scholarship for a Continuing Education class must complete the following process. Please note that communication primarily takes place via email; applicants must check emails regularly.
- View current scholarships, grants, and available programs and services that may help you with your educational goals.
- Complete the Continuing Education Online Scholarship Inquiry. This form is not an application. The Inquiry Form allows us to match you with a funding source that best fits your circumstances.
- If you are eligible, our team will review your responses and email you scholarship applications that fit your needs. Carefully read the instructions and complete all forms associated with the scholarships according to the instructions in the email. Return all required forms to conedscholarships@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com.
- If you have not already, you should register for the next applicable course that suits your schedule. Space is limited. If you pay in advance to secure your seat, a scholarship can reimburse you.
- Please Note: It is your responsibility to complete the above application process prior to any applicable deadlines.
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- Filling out the inquiry OR an application does not guarantee you an award.
- Once you complete the process, and if you are selected to receive an award, we will email you an Award Letter to the email address(es) submitted with your inquiry. Keep a copy of this letter for your records.
- Awardees: Please allow time for your scholarship to be posted to your account. After all costs associated with your account have been paid, remaining funds, if any, will be mailed to your address on file at Central Carolina Community College.
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- Please note that if you have not started your class or if you still need to enroll, the funds will not begin to process until after the class has been in session and attendance has been properly verified.
Available Scholarships & Grants
To be considered for the State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) Scholarship program, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen & North Carolina resident
- Be in one of the following target groups:
- Unemployment insurance claimant
- Unemployed or "underemployed" adult
- Military veteran or spouse
- Member of the North Carolina National Guard
- Complete a short-term training program of 96 hours or more that leads to a state-regulated or industry-recognized credential offered through a Central Carolina Community College Continuing Education program.
- Attend a brief interview with scholarship staff and complete the Embark: Career Interest Inventory
- Not be an employee or family member of an employee of the State Employees’ Credit Union or SECU Foundation.
If chosen as a recipient, you must consent to the release of your name and image for use in promotional publications written and distributed by the North Carolina Community College System Office, Central Carolina Community College, and the State Employees’ Credit Union and its Foundation.
The Short-term Workforce Development (STWD) grant is the first state-funded financial aid program for eligible Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) students pursuing high-demand, family-sustaining wage credentials through North Carolina Community College.
Please read the eligibility information below before applying for the grant. To be approved for this grant, you must:
- Be a North Carolina resident
- To verify NC residency, you will need a Residency Certification Number (RCN), which will be requested on the grant application.
- Visit the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS) website to complete the application to retrieve your unique Residency Certification Number.
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- If you have an existing College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) account or already have an RCN, please use your current account information to sign in. Do not create a new account.
- Enroll in an eligible program or course leading to a credential.
Click to view a list of eligible courses on the NC Careers Workforce Credentials Webpage.
The GoldenLEAF Scholars Program for Two-Year Colleges provides grants for workforce continuing education students. The scholarships help cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and other components of the total cost of attendance.
Eligible students must:
- Be a North Carolina resident
- Demonstrate financial need
- Reside in a rural county that is tobacco-dependent, or economically distressed, as determined by the GoldenLEAF Foundation.
- A scholarship recipient who resides in an eligible county upon initial award will retain eligibility and will be eligible for renewal awards as long as the student’s place of residence is within the state of North Carolina.
Selected students are required to disclose all financial aid awards (if any) as dictated by college financial aid offices for award packaging. GoldenLEAF Scholarships will not displace federal grants, ex. Pell grants, for which the student may be eligible (may displace loan funds).
The Pittsboro Area Health Initiative (PAHI) Scholarship is funded by the Pittsboro Area Health Initiatives through the 在线电子游戏网赌 Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. PAHI was founded to benefit the health of the residents of Chatham County.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a Chatham County resident
- Have not received this award over the current calendar year
- Write and submit an application and a detailed personal essay about why you would like to receive this scholarship and how it would help you
The Shirley J. Chesney Scholarship is funded by the Shirley J. Chesney Memorial through the 在线电子游戏网赌 Foundation. It helps to support students who are starting their medical careers, beginning with the Nurse Aide I and II programs.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Have not received this award over the current calendar year
- Write and submit an application and a detailed personal essay about why you would like to receive this scholarship and how it would help you
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds help better serve those who need help with education, jobs, and everything in between.
While WIOA may not be able to help students directly with tuition reimbursement or books, they can help with many other things, including:
- Jobs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Reimbursement for uniforms/shoes
- Other assistance, per qualifications
To learn more about WIOA and the assistance it offers, you must contact the NC Works site within your county of residence and speak with a caseworker.
The More Than A Job NC program is a partnership between Central Carolina Community College and Chatham County DSS. We assist active FNS/SNAP participants in Chatham County in reaching their goals in education and employment through the following:
- Create a plan for reaching your education and employment goals
- Assist in navigating the Admissions enrollment process
- Provide financial assistance for occupational and curriculum courses, including books, materials, uniforms, and other requirements
- Help with creating and updating a resume, writing cover letters, interviewing skills, and connecting with employers
- Refer to supportive services & resources that assist in removing educational and employment barriers
- Assist with completing FNS/SNAP Application to determine eligibility & recertification
Contact: Lincoln Frye, Coordinator of Workforce Access Programs, at lfrye914@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com, or fill out the interest form.
Deferred Payment Plan Options (via NELNET) - For many students, loans are not an option when planning for school.
- The deferred payment plan is not a loan program or financial aid. For a $30 per semester NELNET Enrollment service fee, students can enroll in a payment plan free of interest, finance charges, and credit checks.
- Registering and paying for school is easy! Funds can be used for tuition, fees, and books using Automatic Bank Payment (ACH) in conjunction with your financial institution.
- Enrollment is completely online. You must have a checking account, credit card/debit card, or savings account (for ACH), an email address, and your student ID number.