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Free
Culinary Education Program
The DC Central Kitchen Inc. is a non-profit organization that
works to safely recover surplus food from area food service businesses
to feed children and adults at social service agencies throughout DC,
Maryland, and Virginia. In addition, they train unemployed individuals
in basic culinary skills through the preparation of balanced meals from
donated food items. The training program is a 12-week course which has
a weekly stipend. Contact D.C. Central Kitchen, 425 Second Street NW,
Washington, DC 2001; 202-234-0707; Fax: 202-986-1051; Cynthia Rowland
is the General Manager; {www.dccentalkitchen.org}.
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Free
Food and Culinary Education Program
America's
Second Harvest is a national organization that runs community kitchens
that train unemployed individuals in the culinary profession, while they
prepare balanced meals from surplus food for those in need. Contact America's
Second Harvest, 35 East Wacker Drive, #2000, Chicago, IL 60601; 800-771-2303;
{www.secondharvest.org}.
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State
Job Training
New
Jersey
- One-Stop
Career Center: Workforce New Jersey, Division of Employment and
Training, P.O. Box 005, Trenton, NJ 08625; 609-292-5005; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
- New
Jersey Department of Labor: John Fitch Plaza, P.O. Box 110, Trenton,
NJ 08625; 609-292-2323; {www.state.nj.us/labor}.
- New
Jersey NAWBO Excel, Harriet Scooler, Project Director, 225 Hamilton
St., Bound Brook, NJ 08805-2042; 732-560-9607; Fax: 732-560-9687; {njawbo@njawbo.org};
{www.njawbo.org}.
- Displaced
Homemakers Network of NJ, Inc., Circle Branch P.O. Box 5545, Trenton,
NJ 08638-5545; 732-774-3363.
- The
Women's Fund of NJ, 355 Chestnut Street, Union, NJ 07083; 908-851-7774;
Fax: 908-851-7775; {www.wfnj.org/Displaced%20Homemakers.htm}.
- Elaine
Muller, County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, SCC/133,
Randolph, NJ 07869-2086; 973-328-5025; Fax: 973-328-5146.
- Friendship
Pregnancy Centers, 82 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960; 973-538-0967;
888-324-6673; 888-3Choose; 973-644-2960.
- Occupational
Training Center, 10 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927; 973-538-8822
- Green
Thumb, Inc., Morris County Office, 20 Hillside Terrace, Newton,
NJ 07860; 973-383-3621.
- Bergen
Employment Action Project (BEAP), AFL-CIO Community Services, 214
State St., Hackensack, NJ 07601; 201-489-7476.
- Bergen
WorkForce Center, 540 Hudson St., Hackensack, NJ 07601; 201-329-9600;
{www.users.bergen.org/~margot/}.
- WISE
Women's Center, Room 3276 - 3rd Level, Yellow Area, Essex County
College, 303 University Ave., Newark, NJ 07102; 973-877-3395.
- St.
Francis Counseling Service, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach,
NJ 08008; 609-494-1554.
- Center
For People In Transition at Gloucester County College, 1400 Tanyard
Rd. Sewell, NJ 08080; 609-464-5229.
- Women's
Rights Information Center, 108 West Palisade Ave., Englewood, NJ
07631; 201-568-1166.
- Training
for Trades and Technology, Bergen County Technical Institute, Career
and Life Counseling Center, 540 Hudson St., Hackensack, NJ 07601; 201-329-9600,
ext. 5200.
- Training,
Recruiting, Educating and Employing, Inc., Middlesex County Vocational
School System, 256 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901; 732-745-4721.
- Women
Working Technical, Career and Life Counseling Center, Bergen County
Technical Institute, 540 Hudson St., Hackensack, NJ 07601; 201-343-6000,
ext. 2270.
- New
Beginnings for Displaced Homemakers, Project Self-Sufficiency, P.O.
Box 322, Sparta, NJ 07871; 201-383-5129.
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New
York
- One-Stop
Career Center: Workforce Development System, Department of Labor,
Workforce Development, Building 12, State Office Campus, Albany, NY
12240; 518-457-3584; {www.wdsny.org}.
- New
York Department of Labor: Building 12, State Campus, Albany, NY
12240; 518-457-5519; {www.labor.state.ny.us}.
- Women
Work! Regional Representative, Region II, Iren Navero Hammel, Queens
Women's Network, 161-10 Jamaica Ave., Suite 416, Jamaica, NY 11432;
718-657-6200; Fax: 718-739-6974.
- Center
for Employment and Training, 1071 East Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10460;
718-893-4582; Fax: 718-893-4680; {s_coaxum@
cetmail.cfet.org}; or 346 West 17th Street, 5th Floor, New York,
NY 10011; 212-924-2272; Fax: 212-924-7773; {CETNY@aol.com}.
- American
Woman's Economic Development Corporation (AWED), Suzanne Tufts,
President and CEO, 71 Vanderbilt Avenue, Suite 320, New York, NY 10169;
212-692-9100; Fax: 212-692-9296.
- Empire
State Development, One Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY 12245; 518-474-7756;
800-STATE-NY; {www.empire.state.ny.us}.
- Women's
Venture Fund, Inc., 155 East 42nd Street, Suite 316, New York, NY
10017; 212-972-1146; Fax: 212-972-1167.
- Everywoman
Opportunity Center, 237 Main Street Suite 330, Buffalo, NY 14203;
716-847-1120; Fax: 716-847-1550; {ewocbuf@
everywoman.org}.
- Everywoman
Opportunity Center, Greenacres Blvd. Room 108, 205 Yorkshire Rd.,
Tonawanda, NY 14150; 716-837-2260; Fax: 716-837-0124; {ewocton@everywoman.org};
{www.everywoman.org}.
- Everywoman
Opportunity Center, 10825 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, NY 14048; 716-366-7020;
Fax: 716-366-1925; {ewocdf@everywoman.org}.
- Everywoman
Opportunity Center, 800 Main St., Third Floor, Niagara Falls, NY
14301; 716-282-8472: Fax: 716-282-4868; {ewocnf@everywoman.org}.
- Mary Snodgrass,
Everywoman Opportunity Center, 265 N. Union Street, Olean, NY
14760; 716-373-4013; Fax: 716-373-7668; {ewocol@everywoman.org}.
- Agudath
Israel/Fresh Start DHC, 1756 Ocean Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230; 718-338-9200;
Fax: 718-377-3151.
- Bensonhurst
DHC, 1708 West 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214; 718-946-8570; Fax:
718-946-8572; {bicdhp@erols.com}.
- Bronx
Community College DHC, 181 S. Street & University Ave., Gould
Residence Hall, Room 309, Bronx, NY 10453; 718-289-5824; Fax: 718-289-6341.
- Merble
Reagon, Executive Director, Women's Center for Education & Career,
Advancement, 45 John Street, Suite 605, New York, NY 10038; 212-964-8934;
Fax: 212-964-0222.
- Queen's
Women's Network DHC, 161-10 Jamaica Ave., Suite 207, Jamaica, NY
11432; 718-657-6200; Fax: 718-739-6974.
- YWCA
- NYC DHC, 610 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10022; 212-735-9729;
Fax: 212-759-3158.
- DHC/Suffolk
Vocational Center, Bailey Hall, S. Oaks Hospital, 400 Sunrise Highway,
Amityville, NY 11701; 516-598-0108; Fax: 516-264-0432; {fsutherland@fegs.org}.
- S.C.
Dept. of Labor, Veterans Memorial Highway, BLDG 17, North County
Complex, Hauppage, NY 11788; 516-853-6620; 516-853-6510.
- Women
In Self Help, 503 Fifth Ave., 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215; 718-768-9700;
Fax: 718-369-3192; {CMarsh503@aol.com}.
- Displaced
Homemakers Multiservice Center, Economic Opportunity Commissions,
DHMC, 134 Jackson St., Hempstead, NY 11550; 516-486-2800; Fax: 516-292-3176.
- Westchester
Comm. College, Project Transition, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla,
NY 10595; 914-785-6825; Fax: 914-785-6508; {mbw@wcc.co.westchester.ny.us}.
- Displaced
Homemakers Women-in-Transition, Rockland Co. Guidance Ctr., Displaced
Homemaker Program, 83 Main Street, Nyack, NY 10960; 914-358-9390; Fax:
914-358-4980.
- Albany
Displaced Homemaker Center, Albany DHC, 227 S. Pearl Street, Albany,
NY 12202; 518-434-3103; Fax: 518-434-3211; {adhc@albany.net};
{www.albany.net/~adhc}.
- Displaced
Homemakers Center Of Tompkins County, Tompkins County DHC, 315 N.
Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850; 607-272-1520; Fax: 607-272-2251; {dhc@clarityconnect.com}.
- Lifespan's
Displaced Homemaker Center, Lifespan's DH Program, 79 N. Clinton
Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604; 716-454-3224 Ext. 133; Fax: 716-454-3882;
{les1job@aol.com}.
- Greater
Utica Displaced Homemaker Center, Utica DHC, State Office Bldg.,
Room 209, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501; 315-793-2790; Fax: 315-793-2509;
{dhc207@dreamscape.com}.
- Syracuse
Displaced Homemaker Program, Regional Learning Service DHC, 3049
East Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13224-1644; 315-446-0550; Fax: 315-446-5869.
- Displaced
Homemaker Program - Schenectady Community Action Program, Schenectady/
Fulmont DHC, C/O SCAP, 433 State Street, Schenectady. NY 12305; 518-374-9181,
Fax: 518-374-9190.
- Project
Lift, Fulton-Montgomery Community College, 2805 State Highway 67,
Johnstown, NY 12095; 518-762-4651 Ext. 346; Fax: 518-762-4334; {dpiurek@fmcc.suny.edu}.
- Schoharie
Displaced Homemaker Program, 150 E. Main Street, Cobleskill, NY
12043; 518-234-2568, Fax: 518-234-3507; {sccapinc@midtel.net}.
- Nontraditional
Employment for Women, 243 West 20th St., New York, NY 10011; 212-627-6252.
- Cooperative
Home Care Associates, 349 East 149th St., Bronx, NY 10451; 718-993-7104.
- New
York State Career Options Institute, 6 British American Blvd., Suite
G, Latham, NY 12110; 518-786-3236.
- Access
for Women, New York City Technical College, 300 Jay Street, M 407,
Brooklyn, NY 11201; 718-260-5730.
- Small
Contractor's Assistance Program, Coordinator/ Counselor, Borough
of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, Office
of Continuing Education, 199 Chambers St., New York, NY 10007; 212-346-8100.
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State
College Money
New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Higher Education
Office of Student Assistance
4 Quakerbridge Plaza, CN 540
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-4310
800-792-8670
www.hesaa.org
General requirements: Applicant must be a New Jersey resident.
Programs
Available:
$6050 A Year In Grants To Full-Time Students (Tuition Aid Grants)
Grants, Tutoring, and Counseling To Students On Limited Income (Educational
Opportunity Fund Grants (EOF))
Grants To Students With High SAT Scores (Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished
Scholar Program)
Tuition to Disadvantaged/Minority Students In A Program Leading Toward
A Medical Degree At University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
(Martin Luther King Jr. Physician-Dentist Scholarship)
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board To Disadvantaged/ Ethnic Minority Students
In The Minority Student Program at Rutgers University School for Law (C.Clyde
Ferguson Law Scholarship)
$1,000 Per Year To Top 10% Of Class From An Urban Area (Urban Scholars)
Tuition For Spouses And Children Of Emergency Service Personnel And Law
Enforcement Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty (Public Tuition Benefits
Program)
Up To $70,000 Student Loan Redemption For Physicians and Dentist Located
In Needy Areas Of New Jersey (Physician and Dentist Loan Redemption Program)
Attend A Veterinarian School Out-Of-State (Veterinary Medicine Scholarship)
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New York
New York Higher Education Services Corporation
Grants and Scholarship Information
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12255
888-NYSHESC
518-473-1574
www.hesc.com
General requirements; Applicants must be residents of New York. Amounts
awarded are determined by the type of school your are planning to attend,
your financial state (net taxable income), year in which the award is
received, and amount of tuition.
Programs
Available:
Grants For Full-Time Students (Tuition Assistance Program (TAP))
Grants For Part-Time Students (Aid For Part-Time Study (APTS)
Money For Accounting, Veterinary, and Students Pursuing 19 Other Professional
Careers (New York Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships)
Money For Students Studying Medicine Or Dentistry (New York Regents Health
Care Opportunity Scholarships)
Grants To Dependents Of Deceased Or Disabled Veterans (Regents Award For
Child Of Veteran)
Tuition And Fees For Dependents Of Deceased Police Officers And Fire Fighters
(Memorial Scholarships
For Children Of Deceased Police Officers And Fire Fighters)
$1,000 Per Semester For Vietnam Veterans (Vietnam Veterans Tuition Awards)
Outstanding High School Seniors Receive Up To $1,500 A Year (Scholarships
For Academic Excellence)
Up To $15,000 For A Career As A Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Or Physician
Assistant (New York State Primary Care Service Corps)
Up To $1,000 Per Semester For Persian Gulf Veterans (Persian Gulf Veterans
Tuition Awards)
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Federal
Money for College
Most
people have heard of the federal government's largest money programs for
students like the Pell Grant Program and the Guaranteed Student Loan program.
But did you know that the federal government is the single largest source
of money for students - whether they show financial need or not? It's
true, but very few people are aware of the many grant programs in place
and just waiting to give money to those students smart enough to find
out about them. These little known programs provide students with:
·
$15,000 to do graduate studies in housing related topics for the Department
of Housing and Urban Development
· Money to finance a graduate degree in criminal justice from the
Department of Justice
· $14,000 to get a graduate degree in foreign languages from the
Department of Education
· $8,800 plus tuition and expenses to be a nurse from the Department
of Health and Human Services
How To Apply
Requirements
and application procedures vary widely from program to program. Some programs
accept applications once a year, while others award money on a year round
basis. Some programs require you to apply directly to the main funding
office in Washington, DC, while other programs distribute the money to
local organizations, which then distribute funds to individuals. Many
of the programs give the money directly to the schools, and then the schools
distribute it. For those, you need to request a listing of the schools
that receive the funds.
All these
federal programs are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
which is available in most libraries. This catalogue lists all the government
grant and loan programs available. The program name and number in parenthesis
refer to this publication. You can search the catalog easily at {www.cfda.gov}.
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Get
Loans Directly From Your School
(Federal Direct Loan 84.268)
The
Direct Loan Program was begun to provide loans directly to students through
schools, rather than through private lenders. Borrowers complete an application,
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), for all Department
student financial aid programs. Schools receive the funds and then disburse
them to students.
There are
four different direct loans: Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loans are for
students who demonstrate financial need; Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford/Ford
Loans are for students regardless of financial need; Federal Direct PLUS
Loans are for parents to pay for their children's education; and Federal
Direct Consolidation Loans help combine one or more federal education
loans into one loan. The amount one can borrow depends upon dependent/independent
status of student and year in school. There are several different repayment
options including income contingent repayment plan. Interest rates for
loans vary each year.
For your
Free Application for Federal Student Aid, contact Federal Student Aid
Information Center, P.O. Box 84, Washington, DC 20044; 800-433-3243. Contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Direct Loan Payment Center, P.O. Box 746000,
Atlanta, GA 30374; 800-557-7394; {www.ed.gov/DirectLoan/fact.html}.
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$15,000
For Graduate Students To Study Overseas
(Educational Exchange - Graduate Students 19.400)
Graduate students who would like to spend a year studying overseas can
apply for the Fulbright Program where if accepted, they will receive round
trip transportation, tuition, books, maintenance for one academic year
in one country, and health insurance. Students apply through the Fulbright
program adviser located at their college or university, or they can apply
as an at-large applicant by contacting the New York office of the Institute
of International Education. Money available: $14,500,000. The average
award per student is $21,000, but awards can range anywhere from $1,200
to $40,000. Contact Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations
Plaza, New York, NY 10017; 212-984-5330; {www.iie.org}.
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Travel
Overseas For Your Doctorate Research
(International Overseas Doctoral Dissertation 84.022)
This program provides opportunities for graduate students to engage in
full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign language and
area studies with the exception of Western Europe. The program is designed
to develop research knowledge and capability in world areas not widely
included in American curricula. Money available: $3,141,000. Grants average
$22,000. For more information, contact Advanced Training and Research
Team, International Education and Graduate Programs Service, Office of
Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave.,
SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202-401-9774; {www.ed.gov}.
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$4,000
Grants For Students Having Trouble Paying Tuition
(Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants 84.007)
If you are working towards your first undergraduate baccalaureate degree
and are having trouble paying the bills, you may qualify for money through
the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) program.
Grants are for undergraduate study and range from $100 to $4000 per academic
year, with the student eligible to receive a FSEOG for the time it takes
to complete their first degree. Students should contact the Financial
Aid office of the school they attend or plan to attend for information
regarding application. A student Financial Aid Handbook is available,
as is a list of grantee institutions by contacting the Federal Student
Aid Information Center, P.O. Box 84, Washington, DC 20044; 800-433-3243.
Money available: $619,000,0900. Estimated average award is $745. Contact
Student Financial Assistance Program, Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Post-Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202-708-8242; {www.ed.gov}.
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Money
For a Foreign Language Degree
(National Resource Centers and Fellowships Program for Language and Area
or Language and International Studies 84.015)
In this global world, foreign languages and international studies are
becoming increasingly important. The Department of Education has funds
to support centers which promote instruction in foreign language and international
studies at colleges and universities. In addition, there are graduate
fellowships to pursue this course of study in order to develop a pool
of international experts to meet our nation's needs. Funds for centers
may be used for instructional costs of language and area and international
studies programs, administration, lectures and conferences, library resources
and staff, and travel. Grants for fellowships include tuition, fees, and
a basic subsistence allowance. Students must apply to those institutions
that received the money. For a listing of institutions that received money,
contact the office listed below. Students can contact these institutions
directly. Money available: Grants: $13,719,000. Contact International
Studies Branch, Center for International Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, U.S. Department of Education, Seventh and D Sts., SW, Washington,
DC 20202; 202-401-9783; {www.ed.gov/office/OPE/HEP/iegps/flasf.html}
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Money
For Students And Teachers To Travel Overseas
(Fulbright-Hays Training Grants - Group Projects Abroad 84.021)
The program objective is to help educational institutions improve their
programs in modern foreign language and area studies through overseas
study/travel seminar group research, advanced foreign language training,
and curriculum development. Funds are available to support overseas study/travel
seminar group research and advanced foreign language training. Grant funds
may be used for international travel, maintenance allowances, rental of
instructional facilities in the country of study, and more. Money available:
$2,326,000. Contact Office of Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education,
U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC
20202; 202-502-7700; {www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/HEP/iegps/gpa.html}.
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Money
For Ph.D. Students To Do Research Overseas
(Fulbright-Hays Training Grants - Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
84.022)
Graduate students now have the opportunity to engage in full time dissertation
research abroad in modern foreign language and area studies. This program
is designed to develop research knowledge and capability in world areas
not widely included in American curricula. The grant includes a basic
stipend, round trip airfare, baggage allowance, tuition payments, local
travel, and more. Candidates apply directly to the institutions at which
they are enrolled. Money available: $2,072,000. Contact Karla Ver Bryck
Block, Advanced Training and Research Branch, Center for International
Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education,
U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC
20202, 202-502-7700, {www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/HEP/iegps/ddrap.html}
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Loans
To Go To School
(Federal Family Education Loans
Guaranteed loans for educational expenses are available from eligible
lenders such as banks, credit unions, savings and loan association, pension
funds, insurance companies, and schools to vocational, undergraduate,
and graduate students enrolled at eligible institutions. Loans can be
used to pay the costs associated with obtaining a college education. The
PLUS program is also available, which allows parents to borrow for their
dependent student. More information is available by contacting the lending
institution regarding the loans available and the application procedure.
Money available: $21,032,000,000. Contact Division of Policy Development,
Policy, Training and Analysis Service Office of Assistant Secretary for
Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC
20202; 202-708-8242; {www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students/}.
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Work-Study
Program Pays For School
(Federal Work-Study Program 84.033)
Part-time employment is available to students to help meet education expenses.
This program pays an hourly wage to undergraduates. Graduate students
may be paid by the hour or may receive a salary. There are Federal Work-Study
jobs both on and off campus. Money can be used to help defray the costs
of higher education. Students should contact the educational institution
they attend or plan to attend to find out about application procedures.
A Student Financial Aid Handbook is available, as is a list of grantee
institutions, by contacting Federal Student Aid Information Center, P.O.
Box 84, Washington, DC 20044; 800-433-3243. Money available: $900,000,000.
Contact Division of Policy Development, Student Financial Assistance Programs,
Office of Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland
Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202-708-8242; {www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students}.
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Low-Interest
Student Loans
(Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.038)
Low-interest loans are available to eligible post-secondary students with
demonstrated financial need to help meet educational expenses. Students
can borrow money to meet the costs of school. These loans are for students
with exceptional financial need. To apply, contact the Financial Aid office
of the school you attend or plan to attend. A student Financial Aid Handbook
is available, as well as a list of grantee institutions by contacting
the Federal Student Aid Information Center, P.O. Box 84, Washington, DC
20044; 800-433-3242. Money available: $60,000,000. Contact Division of
Policy Development Student Financial Assistance Programs, Office of Assistant
Secretary for Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, 600
Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202-708-8242; {www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students}.
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Get Help To Study
(TRIO Upward Bound 84.047)
This program generates skills and motivation necessary for success in
education beyond high school among low income and potential first-generation
college students and veterans. The goal of the program is to increase
the academic performance and motivational levels of eligible enrollees
so that they have a better chance of completing secondary school and successfully
pursuing postsecondary educational programs. Eligible students must have
completed the eighth grade and be between the ages of 13 and 19, enrolled
in high school, and need such services to achieve their goal of college.
The program provides instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and
mathematics. They can provide academic, financial, or personal counseling,
tutorial services, information on student financial assistance, assistance
with college and financial aid applications, and more. Contact your local
Upward Bound project to find out more about this program. For a listing
of institutions that received money contact the office listed below. Money
available: $243,000,000. Contact Division of Student Services, Education
Outreach Branch, Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of
Education, 600 Independence Ave., SW, Room 5065, Washington, DC 20202;
202-260-1494; {www.ed.gov/offices/OPE}.
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$2,700 Grants
To Go To School
(Federal Pell Grant Program 84.063)
Grants are available to students with financial need to help meet education
expenses. Grants may not exceed $2,700 per year, and must be used for
student's first bachelor's or other professional degree. Once an application
is completed, the student's financial eligibility for assistance is calculated
and the agency then notifies the student of eligibility. A Free Application
for Federal Student Aid is available from the Federal Student Aid Information
Center, P.O. Box 84, Washington, DC 20044; 800-433-3243. Money available:
$7,594,000,000. Contact Division of Policy Development, Student Financial
Assistance Programs, Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department
of Education, 600 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202-708-8242;
{www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students/}.
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Aid
For Students Who Want To Help The Deaf
(Training Interpreters For Individuals Who Are Deaf and Individuals Who
Are Deaf-Blind 84.160)
This program supports projects that train new interpreters and improve
the skills of manual, oral, and cued speech interpreters already providing
services to individuals who are deaf and individuals who are deaf-blind.
Grants are awarded for training, classroom instruction, workshops, seminars,
and field placements. Ten grants are awarded to colleges and universities
that have ongoing sign language/oral interpreter training programs of
proven merit. Programs include training courses connected to degree programs
in interpreting; short term practical training leading to interpreter
certification; and workshops, seminars, and practices. Students must apply
to those institutions that have received the program money. For a listing
of institutions that received money contact the office listed below. Money
available: $2,100,000. Contact Deafness and Communicative Disorders Branch,
Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education,
600 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202-205-9152; 202-205-8352
TTY; {www.ed.gov/
offices/OSERS/RSA/PGMS/RT/scholrsp.html}.
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Money
For Students Interested In Helping People With Disabilities
(Rehabilitation Training 84.129)
This program supports projects that provide new personnel and improve
the skills of existing personnel trained in providing vocational rehabilitation
services to individuals with disabilities in areas targeted as having
personnel shortages. Training grants are provided in fields directly related
to the vocational and independent living rehabilitation of individuals
with disabilities, such as rehabilitation counseling, independent living,
rehabilitation medicine, physical and occupational therapy, speech-language,
pathology and audiology, and more. Projects include residency scholarships
in physical medicine and rehabilitation; teaching and graduate scholarships
in rehabilitation counseling; and more. Students must apply to those institutions
that have received the program money. A catalogue of projects is available
that provides address, phone number, contact person, and an abstract for
each grant awarded. Money available: $17,200,000. Contact Rehabilitation
Services Administration, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation
Services, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202; 202-205-8926;
{www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/RSA/PGMS/RT/scholrsp.html}.
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$25,400
Per Year For Graduate Study
(Jacob K. Javits Fellowships 84.170)
This program provides fellowships to individuals of superior ability for
graduate study in the fields within the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Money can be used to support a student while he or she attends an institution
of higher education. To apply for these fellowships contact the Federal
Student Aid Information Center, P.O. Box 84, Washington, DC 20044; 800-4-FED-AID.
Money available: $5,931,000. Contact Higher Education Programs, Office
of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, Washington,
DC 20202; 202-502-7700; {www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/HEP/iegps/javits.html}.
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$1,500 Per Year For
College
(Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships 84.185)
Scholarships are available to exceptionally able students who show promise
of continued academic achievement. Scholarships for up to four years to
study at any institution of higher education are available through grants
to the states. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and
are renewable. To apply for this grant award, interested applicants must
contact their state educational agency, which administers this program.
Money available: $39,288,000. Contact U.S. Department of Education, Office
of Student Financial Assistance, Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Postsecondary Education, Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs,
The Portals, Suite C-80, Washington, DC 20024; 202-502-7700; {www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/HEP/
idues/byrd.html}.
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Money
For Graduate Study
(Graduate Assistance In Areas Of National Need 84.200)
Fellowships are available through graduate academic departments to graduate
students of superior ability who demonstrate financial need and are able
to enhance the capacity to teach and conduct research in areas of national
need. Designated academic areas change each year and are currently biology,
chemistry, engineering, foreign languages, mathematics, and physics. Money
can be used to support a student completing a graduate degree program.
Students must apply to those institutions that have received the money.
For a listing of institutions that received money contact the office listed
below. Money available: $26,800,000. Contact International Education and
Graduate Programs Service, Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department
of Education, 600 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202-502-7700;
{www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/HEP/
iegps/gaann.html}.
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Grants
For Those Who Have Trouble Paying Tuition
(Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement 84.217)
This program provides grants to institutions of higher education to prepare
low income, first-generation college students and students underrepresented
in graduate education for graduate study. Money can be used to pay the
costs for research and other scholarly activities, summer internships,
seminars, tutoring, academic counseling, and securing admission and financial
assistance for graduate study. Students must apply to those institutions
that have received the money. For a listing of institutions that received
money contact the office listed below. Money available: $23,540,000. Contact
U.S. Department of Education, Division of Student Services, Office of
Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202;
202-502-7600; {www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/HEP/trio/mcnair.html}.
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Grants
for the Environment
(Training and Fellowships for the Environmental Protection Agency- 66.607)The
funds for this program are to provide resources to allow for training
and fellowships related to environmental issues. Money available $35,000,000.
Grants range from $4,000 to $5,000,000. For more information, contact
Environmental Protection Agency, Grants Administration Division, 3903R,
401 M St., SW, Washington, DC 20460; {www.epa.gov}.
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Money
For Public Service Students
(Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program 85.001)
A special scholarship program for college juniors has been established
to encourage students to pursue careers in public service. Money can be
used to support a student completing his or her undergraduate and graduate
studies. A faculty representative is appointed for each school and is
responsible for publicizing the scholarship program; soliciting recommendations
on students with significant potential for leadership; conducting a competition
on campus; and forwarding the institution's official nomination to the
Truman Scholarship Review committee. For more information write to the
Foundation listed above. Money available: $3,187,000. Contact Louis Blair,
Executive Secretary Truman Scholarship Foundation, 712 Jackson Place,
NW, Washington, DC 20006; 202-395-4831; {www.truman.gov}.
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Spend
A Semester In A Department Of Energy Lab
(Science and Engineering Research Semester 81.097)
The program objective is to give undergraduate students the opportunity
to participate in hands-on research at the cutting edge of science at
the Department of Energy laboratories, and to provide training and experience
in the operation of sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment and instruments.
Those students majoring in energy related fields can spend a semester
at many of the Department of Energy's labs. The energy research must be
concentrated in an area of the laboratory's ongoing research. Applications
may be obtained by writing to ERULF, ORISE 36, P.O. Box 117, Oak Ridge,
TN 37831; 423-576-2478; {www.scied.science.doe.gov}.
Money available: $2,500,000. Students receive a weekly stipend of $350.
Contact Sue Ellen Walbridge, Office of Laboratory Management, U.S. Department
of Energy, Washington, DC 20585; 202-586-7231.
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Money
For Minority Students At Junior Colleges Who Are Energy Majors
(Minority Technical Education Program 81.082)
The program objective is to provide scholarship funding to financially
needy minority honor students pursuing training in energy related technologies
and to develop linkages with energy industries. Scholarship funds are
available to defray costs of tuition, books, tools, transportation, and
laboratory fees for minority students attending junior colleges and majoring
in energy related field. The students must apply to those institutions
that received the money. For a listing of those institutions contact the
office listed below. Money available: $382,000. Contact The Minority Energy
Information Clearinghouse, Minority Economic IMPACT, Office of Economic
Impact and Diversity, U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Washington,
DC 20585; 202-586-8383; {www.hr.doe.gov/ed/OMEI/Omei.html}.
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Part-Time
Jobs In The Government
(Student Temporary Employment Program 27.003)
The program gives students 16 years of age and older an opportunity for
part time temporary employment with federal agencies in order to allow
them to continue their education without interruptions caused by financial
pressures. The money can be used to pay expenses while attending school.
Apply for this program through the youth division of the local office
of the State Employment Service. Look in the government section of your
phone book to find an office near you, or contact the Main State Employment
Service office for referral to a local office. Contact Employment Service,
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E St., NW, Washington, DC 20415;
202-606-0830; {www.usajobs.opm.gov}.
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Internships
For Graduate Students To Work At 54 Government Agencies
(Presidential Management Intern Program 27.013)
The PMI Program is a two-year entry-level employment and career development
program designed to attract to the federal civil service men and women
with graduate degrees from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.
Interns will have demonstrated academic excellence, possess management
and leadership potential, and have a commitment to and a clear interest
in a public service career. Nominees for the PMI Program undergo a rigorous,
competitive screening process. Being selected as a PMI Finalist is a first
step, but does not guarantee a job. Agencies designate positions for the
PMIs and each establishes its own procedures for considering and hiring
PMIs. Once hired by agencies, PMIs are encouraged to work with their agencies
to establish an "individual development plan." PMIs participate
in training conferences, seminars, and congressional briefings. Money
can be used to pay for expenses. An application form and more information
can be requested by contacting the Career America Hotline at 912-757-3000.
Contact Office of Personnel Management, Philadelphia Service Center, Federal
Building, 600 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19106; 215-597-7136; {www.usajobs.opm.gov}.
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Money
for Health Profession Students
(Health Professions Student Loans 93.342)
The Health Professions Student Loan Program provides long-term, low interest
rate loans to full-time financially needy students pursuing a degree in
dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, pediatric medicine, or veterinary medicine.
Under this program, funds are made available to schools for the establishment
of revolving student loan funds. To apply for this loan, contact the student
financial aid office at the school where you intend to apply for admission
or where you are enrolled. Loans can not exceed tuition. The interest
rate is 5%. A Health Professions Student Loan Fact Sheet is available
from the office listed above. Money available: $5,000,000. Contact
Health Professions Student Loan Program, Division of Student Assistance,
Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration,
Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration,
Parklawn Building, Room 8-34, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857;
301-443-4776; {bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/}.
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Money
For Primary Care Students
(Health Professions Student Loans, Including Primary Care Loans 93.342)
The Primary Care Loan Program provides long-term low interest rate loans
to full-time financially needy students pursuing a degree in allopathic
or osteopathic medicine. Under this program, funds are made to schools
to establish revolving student loan funds. Students must agree to enter
and complete residency training in primary care and to practice in primary
care until the loan is paid in full. To apply for this loan, contact the
student financial aid office at the school where you intend to apply for
admission or where you are enrolled. Loans cannot exceed tuition. Money
available: $5,000,000. Contact Division of Student Assistance, Bureau
of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public
Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration,
Parklawn Building, Room 8-34, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857;
301-443-4776; {bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/}.
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Loans
For Disadvantaged Health Profession Students
(Loans for Disadvantaged Students 93.342)
Loans for Disadvantaged Students Program provides funding to eligible
health professions schools for the purpose of providing long-term, low-interest
loans to assist full-time, financially needy, disadvantaged students to
pursue a career in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry,
podiatry, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine. To apply for this loan, contact
the student financial aid office at the school where you intend to apply
for admission or where you are enrolled. Loans For Disadvantaged Students
Fact Sheet is available from the office listed below. Money available:
$5,000,000. Contact Division of Student Assistance, Bureau of Health Professions'
Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services Administration, Parklawn Building,
Room 8-34, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-443-4776; {bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/}.
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Money
For Nursing Students
(Nursing Student Loans 93.364)
The Nursing Student Loan program provides for long-term, low-interest
loans to full-time and half-time financially needy students pursuing a
course of study leading to a diploma, associate, baccalaureate or graduate
degree in nursing. Federal funds for this program are allocated to accredited
public or nonprofit nursing schools. These schools are responsible for
selecting the recipients of loans and for determining the amount of assistance
a student requires. To apply for this loan, contact the student financial
aid office at the school where you intend to apply for admission or where
you are enrolled. Interest rate is 5%. Money available: $3,000,000. Contact
Division of Student Assistance, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources
and Services Administration, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services Administration, Parklawn Building, Room 8-34,
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-443-4776; {bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/}.
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Money
For Faculty Loan Repayments
(Disadvantaged Health Professions Faculty Loan Repayment Program 93.923)
The Faculty Loan Repayment Program provides a financial incentive for
degree-trained health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds to
pursue an academic career. The health professional must agree to serve
as a member of a faculty of a health professions school, providing teaching
services for a minimum of two years, faculty for schools of medicine,
nursing, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, pediatric medicine,
optometry, veterinary medicine, public health, or a school that offers
a graduate program in clinical psychology. The federal government, in
turn, agrees to pay as much as $20,000 of the outstanding principal and
interest on the individual's educational loans. To participate in the
program, an individual must be from a disadvantaged background, must not
have been a member of a faculty of any school at any time during the 18
month period preceding the date on which the program application is received,
must have a degree or be enrolled as a full-time student in the final
year of training leading to a degree in one of the eligible disciplines,
and must have entered into a contract with an eligible health professions
school to serve as a full-time faculty member for a minimum of two years.
Money available: $1,061,000. Contact
Division of Student Assistance, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources
and Services Administration, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services Administration, Parklawn Building, Room 8-34,
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-443-1503; 888-275-4772; {bhpr.hrsa.gov/DSA/flrp/index.htm}.
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Scholarships
For Disadvantaged Health Profession Students
(Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds 93.925)
The Scholarships For Disadvantaged Students program provides funds to
eligible schools for the purpose of providing scholarships to full-time
financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds enrolled in
health professions and nursing programs. Under this program, funds are
awarded to accredited schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry,
optometry, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing
(diploma, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree), public health,
allied health (baccalaureate and graduate degree programs of dental hygiene,
medical laboratory technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy,
radiologic technology), and graduate programs in clinical psychology.
The schools are responsible for selecting recipients, making reasonable
determinations of need and disadvantaged student status, and providing
scholarships that cannot exceed the student's financial need. To apply
for this scholarship, contact the student financial aid office at the
school where you intend to apply for admission or where you are enrolled.
Money available: $18,000,000. Contact Division of Student Assistance,
Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration,
Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration,
Parklawn Building, Room 8-34, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857;
301-443-4776; {bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/}.
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Money
For American Indians Who Want To Be Health Care Professionals
(Health Professions Recruitment Program For Indians 93.970)
The program objective is to increase the number of American Indians and
Alaskan Natives who become health professionals and money has been set
aside to help identify students interested in the field and to assist
them in enrolling schools. Some of the projects funded include the recruitment
of American Indians into health care programs, a variety of retention
services once students have enrolled, and scholarship support. Students
should contact their school directly for assistance. Money available:
$2,870,700. Contact Indian Health Service, Division of Health Professions
Support, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852; 301-443-4242;
{www.ihs.gov}.
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Health
Professions Scholarships For American Indians
(Health Professions Pregraduate Scholarship
Program for Indians 93.123)
The program objective is to provide scholarships to American Indians and
Alaskan Natives for the purpose of completing pregraduate education leading
to baccalaureate degree in the areas of pre-medicine or pre-dentistry.
Money can be used to support a student while completing their degree.
Contact the Indian Health Service for application information. Money available:
$1,702,569. Awards range from $12,283 to $27,217. Contact Indian Health
Service, Scholarship Program, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville,
MD 20852; 301-443-6197; {www.ihs.gov}.
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Opportunity
To Receive College Tuition From NSA
(Mathematical Sciences Grants Program 12.901)
National Security Agency (NSA) will consider any student who meets the
requirements below and who chooses a full-time college major in either
computer science, electrical or computer engineering, languages or mathematics.
Requirements consist of having a minimum SAT score of 1100 and a minimum
composite ACT score of 25. Chosen students can receive college tuition,
reimbursement for books, year-round salary, summer work and have a guaranteed
job with the NSA after graduation. Students must work for NSA for one
and a half times their length of study, which is usually about five years.
Money available: $2,600,000. Contact National Security Agency, Manager,
Undergraduate Training Program, Attn: S232R (UTP), 9800 Savage Rd., Suite
6840, Ft. Meade, MD 20755-6840; 301-688-0400; {www.nsa.gov}.
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Money
For American Indians Who Need Extra Studies For Health Care Program
(Health Professions Preparatory Scholarship Program for Indians 93.971)
The program objective is to make scholarships available to American Indians
and Alaskan Natives who need to take some extra courses in order to qualify
for enrollment or re-enrollment in a health profession school. Money can
be used for up to two years of scholarship support, and the funds can
cover tuition, stipends, and books. Students must apply to the Indian
Health Service Office for application information. Money available: $2,000,000.
Grants range from $13,182 to $26,019. Contact Indian Health Service, Scholarship
Program, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852; 301-443-6197;
{www.ihs.gov}.
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Scholarships
For Health Care Professionals
(Health Professions Scholarship Program 93.972)
This program objective is to provide scholarships to American Indians
and Alaskan natives attending health professions schools and who are interested
in serving other Indians. Upon completion, scholarship recipients are
obligated to serve in the Indian Health Service one year for each year
of scholarship support, with a minimum of two years. The health professions
needed are listed annually in the Federal Register. The money can be used
to support a student completing a health profession degree. Money available:
$7,300,000. Grants range from $12,136 to $38,222. Contact Indian Health
Service, Scholarship Program, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville,
MD 20852; 301-443-6197; {www.ihs.gov}.
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Money
For Dental Students For Advanced Residency Training
(Residency Training And Advanced Education in General Practice Of Dentistry
93.897)
The program objective is to assist schools of dentistry or dental training
to institute residency training and advanced educational programs in the
general practice of dentistry. The grant can be used to support personnel,
residents or trainees who are in need of financial assistance, to purchase
equipment, and for other expenses necessary to conduct the program. Money
can be used to support a student while he or she completes a dental training
program or residency. Students must apply to those institutions that have
received the money. For a listing of institutions that received money
contact the office listed below. Money available: $3,500,000. Contact
Public Health and Dental Education Branch, Division of Public Health and
Allied Health, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services
Administration, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-443-6880; {bhpr.hrsa.gov/dadphp/dadphp.htm}.
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Health
Careers Opportunity Program
(Health Careers Opportunity Program 93.822)
The Health Careers Opportunity Program provides assistance to individuals
from disadvantaged backgrounds to obtain a health or allied health profession
degree. Grants can be used to identify, recruit, and select individuals
from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds for education and training
in a health or allied health professions school; facilitate entry of eligible
students into such schools; provide counseling or other services designed
to assist such individuals in successfully completing their education
and training; provide preliminary education for a period prior to entry
into the regular course of health or allied health professions education,
designed to assist students in successfully completing regular courses
of education, or refer the appropriate individuals to institutions providing
preliminary education; and provide disadvantaged students with information
on financial aid resources. For a listing of institutions that received
money contact the office listed below. Money available: $26,870,000. Contact
Division of Disadvantaged Assistance, Bureau of Health Professions, Health
Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Services, U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, Room 8A-09, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville,
MD 20857; 301-443-2100; {bhpr.hrsa.gov/dhpd/hcophome1.htm}.
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Grants
for Native Hawaiian Students
(Native Hawaiian Higher Education Program 84.316)
Grants are give to provide full or partial fellowship support for Native
Hawaiian students enrolled at two or four year degree granting institutions
of higher education. Awards are based on academic potential and financial
need. Full or partial support will also be given to support Native Hawaiian
students enrolled at post-baccalaureate degree granting institutions.
Priority will be given to providing fellowship support for professions
that are underrepresented in the Native Hawaiians community. Money available:
$2,700,000. For more information, contact Higher Education Programs, Office
of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave.,
SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202-502-7700; {www.ed.gov}.
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Money
For Nursing Students To Repay Their Loans
(Nursing Education Loan Repayment Agreements For Registered Nurses Entering
Employment At Eligible Health Facilities 93.908)
As an incentive for registered nurses to enter into full time employment
at health facilities with nursing shortages, this program assists in the
repayment of their nursing education loans. The program is designed to
increase the number of registered nurses serving designated nurse shortage
areas. Nurses can use the money to pay off nursing student loans. An Applicant
Information Bulletin For Registered Nurses is available at the address
listed below. Money available: $2,183,000. Contact Loan Repayment Programs
Branch, Division of Scholarships and Loan Repayment, Bureau of Primary
Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, 4350 East-West
Highway, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-594-4400; 800-435-6464; {bphc.hrsa.gov/bhpc/}.
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Money
For Health Professionals
Who Want To Be In Public Health
(Public Health Traineeships 93.964)
The program objective is to help support graduate students who are studying
in the field of public health. Grants are given to colleges and universities
offering graduate or specialized training in the public health field.
Support is limited to the fields of biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental
health, toxicology, public health nutrition, and maternal and child health.
Money can be used to support a student completing a public health degree,
and includes a stipend, tuition, and fees, and a transportation allowance.
Students must apply to those institutions that have received the money.
For a listing of institutions that received money contact the office listed
below. Money available: $2,326,000. Contact Division of Associated, Dental,
and Public Health Professions, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources
and Services Administration, Public Health Service, Parklawn Bldg., Room
8C-09, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-443-6041; {bhpr.hrsa.gov}.
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Scholarships
For National Health Service Corps
(National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program 93.288)
The program objective is to provide service-conditioned scholarships to
health professions students to assure an adequate supply of physicians,
dentists, certified nurse midwives, certified nurse practitioners, and
physician assistants in Health Professional Shortage Areas. The scholarship
pays for tuition and required fees, books, supplies, and equipment for
the year, plus a monthly stipend to students ($935 per month), and a single
annual payment to cover the cost of all other reasonable educational expenses.
Each year of support incurs one year of service, with a two-year minimum
service obligation required. Service sites are selected from those listed
by the National Health Service Corps one year prior to service in federally
designated Health Professional Shortage Areas. Money available: $30,066,400.
Contact National Health Service Corps Scholarships, Division of Scholarships
and Loan Repayments, Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and
Services Administration, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, 4350 East-West Hwy., 10th Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814;
301-594-4410; 800-638-0824; {www.bphc.hrsa.dhhs.gov/nhsc}.
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$30,000
To Study The Humanities
(Promotion of the Humanities - Fellowships and Stipends 45.160)
Fellowships and Summer Stipends provide support for scholars to undertake
full-time independent research and writing in the humanities. Grants are
available for 6 to 12 month fellowships and two months of summer study.
Projects may contribute to scholarly knowledge or to the general public's
understanding of the humanities. The proposed study or research may be
completed during the grant period or it may be part of a longer project.
Contact the office listed below for application information. Money available:
$6,100,000. Stipends are $4,000 for summer; $24,000 for 6-8 months; and
$30,000 for 9-12 months. Contact Fellowships and Stipends, Division of
Research and Education, National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 318,
Washington, DC 20506; 202-606-8466; {www.neh.gov}.
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Grants
For Graduate Training In Family Medicine
(Grants For Graduate Training In Family Medicine 93.379)
The program objective is to increase the number of physicians practicing
family medicine, particularly to those willing to work in medically under-served
communities. Grants are available to cover the cost of developing and
operating residency-training programs, and to provide financial assistance
to participants in the programs. A grant may be made to a residency program
in family practice; an internship program in osteopathic medicine which
emphasizes family medicine; or a residency program in osteopathic general
practice. Money can be used to support a student while he or she completes
a residency or internship program. Residents must apply to those institutions
that have received the money. For a listing of institutions that received
money contact the office listed below. Money available: $13,616,136. Contact
Division of Medicine, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and
Services Administration, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, Room 9A27, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857;
301-443-1468; {bhpr.hrsa.gov/dm/MEDICINE.HTM}.
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Money
To Train To Be A Professional Nurse
(Professional Nurse Traineeships 93.358)
The program objective is to prepare individuals who have completed basic
nursing preparation as nurse educators, public health nurses, nurse midwives,
and nurse practitioners, or as other clinical nursing specialists. Money
can be used to support a student while they complete the professional
nurse traineeships. Students must apply to those institutions that have
received the program money. A fact sheet is available entitled Program
Guide for Professional Nurse Traineeship Program. For a listing of institutions
that received money contact the office listed below. Money available:
$15,666,000. Students may receive stipends up to $8,800 plus tuition and
other expenses. Contact Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions,
Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville,
MD 20857; 301-443-5786; {bhpr.hrsa.gov/dr/dr.htm}.
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Money
For Job Safety and Health Training
(Occupational Safety and Health - Training Grants 93.263)
The program objective is to develop specialized professional and paraprofessional
personnel in the occupational safety and health field with training in
occupational medicine, occupational health nursing, industrial hygiene,
and occupational safety. Money can be used to pay for long and short-term
training and educational resource centers. Students must apply to those
institutions that have received the money. For a listing of institutions
that received money contact the office listed below. Money available:
$11,092,000. Contact National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Service,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1600 Clifton Rd., Atlanta,
GA 30333; 404-639-3525; {www.cdc.gov/niosh}.
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Money
For Health Care Training In Rural Areas
(Interdisciplinary Training For Health Care For Rural Areas 93.192)
This program is designed to help fulfill the health care needs of people
living in rural areas. Money is set aside to recruit and retain health
care professionals in rural health care settings. Funds can be used for
student stipends, postdoctoral fellowships, faculty training, and the
purchase or rental of necessary transportation and telecommunication equipment.
Money can be used to support health profession students while they complete
their degree or training. Students must apply to those institutions that
have received the money. For a listing of institutions that received money
contact the office listed below. Money available: $3,926,000. Contact
Division of Associated, Dental and Public Health Professions, Bureau of
Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Room
8C-26, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-443-6867;
{bhpr.hrsa.gov/interdisciplinary/rural.html}.
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Grants
For Pediatric Training
(Pediatric Residency in Primary Care 93.181)
Hospitals and schools of pediatric medicine can receive money to support
residency programs for primary care pediatric practice. Funds can be used
to cover the development and establishment of Pediatric Primary Care Residency
programs and to provide resident stipends for those planning to specialize
in pediatric primary care. Money can be used to support a resident while
he or she completes his or her pediatric primary care residency. Students
must apply to those institutions that have received the money. For a listing
of institutions that received money contact the office listed below. Money
available: $624,440. Contact Division of Medicine, Bureau of Health Professions,
Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Room 8C-26, Parklawn Building,
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-443-6880; {bhpr.hrsa.gov}.
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Money
For Disadvantaged Students To Study Nursing
(Nursing Education Opportunities For Individuals From Disadvantaged Backgrounds
93.178)
Schools of nursing can receive financial assistance to meet the costs
of projects that increase nursing education opportunities for individuals
from disadvantaged backgrounds. Money can be used for counseling, preliminary
education of students, and to support a student while completing a nursing
degree. Students must apply to those institutions that have received the
money. For a listing of institutions that received money contact the office
listed below. Money available: $3,779,000. Contact Division of Nursing,
Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration,
Public Health Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Room 8C-26, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857;
301-443-6880; {bhpr.hrsa.gov}.
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Money
To Repay Loans
(National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 93.162)
The National Health Service Corps provides for the repayment of educational
loans for health professionals who agree to serve in a health manpower
shortage area. Priority is given to primary care physicians, dentists,
certified nurse midwives, certified nurse practitioners, and physicians'
assistants. Money can be used to repay student loans. The amount of money
available per professional is up to $25,000 a year during the first two
years of practice and $35,000 for each year after that. Health professionals
also receive a very competitive salary and benefits package. Money available:
$36,000,000. Contact National Health Service Corps Scholarships, Division
of Scholarships and Loan Repayments, Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health
Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, 4350 East-West Hwy., 10th Floor, Bethesda,
MD 20814; 301-594-4410; 800-435-6464; {www.bphc.hrsa.dhhs.gov/nhsc}.
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Money
For Minorities Pursuing a Health Professions Education
(Programs of Excellence In Health Professions Education For Minorities
93.157)
The program helps health professions schools train minority health professionals.
These funds can be used to recruit and retain faculty, improve the facilities
and information resources, and improve student performance, student recruitment,
and student research. Students must apply to those institutions that have
received the money. For a listing of institutions that received money
contact the office listed below. Money available: $22,800,000. Contact
Division of Disadvantaged Assistance, Bureau of Health Professions, Health
Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, Room 8A-09, Parklawn Building, 55600 Fishers
Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-443-1348; {bhpr.hrsa.gov/dhpd/coehome1.htm}.
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Get
Your Loans Paid Through Indian Health Service
(Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program 93.164)
To ensure that there are enough trained health professionals, the Indian
Health Service provides for the repayment of loans to those professionals
who agree to serve in an Indian Health Service Facility. Money can be
used for the repayment of student loans. An application is available by
contacting the office listed below. Money available: $11,233,900. The
minimum period of participation is two years, and the maximum loan payment
is $30,000 per year. Contact Indian Health Service, Loan Repayment Program,
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852; 301-443-3369;
{www.ihs.gov}.
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Financial
Assistance For Disadvantaged Health Professions Students
(Financial Assistance For Disadvantaged Health Professions Students 93.139)
Health profession students who are of exceptional financial need and are
studying for a degree in medicine, osteopathic medicine, or dentistry
can receive financial support. Money can be used to support a student
while in school. Funds are awarded to accredited schools of medicine,
osteopathic medicine, or dentistry. Students should apply to their school
for these scholarships. Money available: $6,741,000. The maximum amount
available per student is $18,000. Contact Division of Student Assistance,
Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration,
Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Room
8-34, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-443-4776; {bhpr.hrsa.gov}.
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Money
To Train To Become A Nurse Anesthetist
(Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships 93.124)
Registered nurses can receive money to become nurse anesthetists through
this program that provides funds for a maximum 18-month period of full-time
study. Nurses must complete 12 months of study in a nurse anesthetist
program. Money can be used to support a student while completing the training
program. Students need to apply to those institutions that have received
the money. For a listing of institutions that received money contact the
office listed below. Student stipend is usually $8,800 plus tuition and
other expenses. Money available: $2,717,000. Contact Division of Nursing,
Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration,
Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Room
9-36, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857; 301-443-6880; {bhpr.hrsa.gov}.
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Money
To Study Food
(Food and Agricultural Science National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants
10.210)
The program awards grants to colleges and universities that have superior
teaching and research competencies in the food and agricultural sciences.
These grants are to be used to encourage outstanding students to pursue
and complete a graduate degree in an area of the food and agricultural
sciences for which there is a national need for development of scientific
expertise. Money can be used to support a student completing a graduate,
masters, or doctorate degree. Students must apply to those institutions
that received the money. For a listing of institutions that received money
contact the office listed below. Money available: $2,910,000. Contact
Grants Program Manager, Office of Higher Education Programs, CSREES, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Administrative Building, Room 338A, 14th and
Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250; 202-720-7854; {www.reeusda.gov/serd/hep/
index.htm}.
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Money
To Help Math Students and Summer Scientists
(Independent Education and Science Projects and Programs 11.449)
This program objective is to increase the number of minority students
enrolling in college and majoring in math, science and engineering. Another
objective is to recruit scientists and engineers from the Boulder county
area to serve as science/math tutors. Money can be used to help high school
and middle school students who are part of the Math, Engineering, Science
Achievement (MESA) Program in Colorado. It is also for students pursuing
a course of study related to oceanic and atmospheric sciences and who
are interested in a summer hands-on experience in a laboratory setting.
Money can be used for transportation, housing and stipends for students
during the summer months where students learn about the laboratories mission
and perform hands-on assignments. Money available: $75,000. Contact Tony
Tafoya, NOAA/Environmental Research Laboratories, R/Ex-4, 325 Broadway,
Boulder, CO 80303; 303-497-6731; {www.etl.noaa.gov}.
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Money
To Study Community Planning and Development
(Community Development Work-Study Program 14.512)
The Community Development Work-Study Program makes grants to institutions
of higher education to provide assistance to economically disadvantaged
and minority students. Students take part in community development work-study
programs while they are enrolled full-time in graduate or undergraduate
programs with that major. Grants are given to encourage minority and economically
disadvantaged students to develop careers in community and economic development,
community planning, and community management. Related fields include public
administration, urban management, and urban planning. Student assistance
is in the form of work stipends, tuition support, and additional support
to cover books and travel related to conferences and seminars. Students
must apply to those institutions that received the money. For a listing
of institutions that received money contact the office listed below. Money
available: $3,000,000. Average grant per student is $30,000. Contact U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Planning and Development,
Office of University Partnerships, 451 7th St., SW, Room 8130, Washington,
DC 20410; 202-708-1537, ext. 218; {www.hud.gov/progdesc/cdwsp.html}.
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Money
To Study Housing Issues
(Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant Program)
The program objective is to encourage doctoral candidates to engage in
policy related housing and urban development research and to assist them
in its timely completion. Money can used to support Ph.D candidates while
they complete work towards their degree. Students must have a fully developed
and approved dissertation proposal that addresses the purpose of this
program. Students can request an application package from the address
listed below or by calling HUD USER at 800-245-2691. Each student is eligible
for up to $15,000 per year. Contact Division of Budget, Contracts, and
Program Control, Office of Policy Development and Research, U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th St., SW, Room 8230, Washington,
DC 20410; 202-708-0544; {www.huduser.org}.
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Money
For Members Of Indian Tribes To Go To College
(Indian Education-Higher Education Grant Program 15.114)
The program objective is to provide financial aid to eligible Indian students
to enable them to attend accredited institutions of higher education.
Members of an Indian tribe may be eligible for these grants to supplement
the total financial aid package prepared by their college financial aid
officer. Once you have been accepted by a college and have completed their
financial aid application, you may request a grant application form from
your tribal group. Money available: $20,290,000. The amount of assistance
per student ranges from $300-$5000 per year. Contact Bureau of Indian
Affairs, Office of Indian Education Programs, Code 522, Room S 3512-MIB,
U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C St., NW, Washington, DC 20240;
202-208-3478; {www.oiep.bia.edu}.
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Money
To Study The Break Up Of The USSR
(Russian, Eurasian, and East European Research and Training 19.300)
The program is designed to sustain and strengthen American expertise on
the Commonwealth of Independent States, Georgia, the Baltic countries,
and countries of Eastern Europe by supporting graduate training; advanced
research; public dissemination of research data, methods, and findings;
contact and collaboration among government and private specialists; and
first hand experience of the (former) Soviet Union and Eastern European
countries by American specialists, including on site conduct of advanced
training and research. Graduate students interested in conducting research
on the Commonwealth of Independent States, Georgia, the Baltic countries,
and the countries of Eastern Europe can receive fellowships which can
support a student while conducting research or training. Funds are given
to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning who act
as intermediaries for the federal funds by conducting their own competitions
to make the awards. Grants in the past include grants for onsite independent
short term research; individual exchange fellowships for American graduate
students to pursue research in the region; and advanced in-country language
training fellowships in Russian, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Polish, and more.
Students must apply to those institutions that received the money. For
a listing of institutions that received money contact the office listed
below. Money available: $4,800,000. Contact Eurasian and East European
Research and Training Program, INR/RES, U.S. Department of State, 2201
C St., NW, Room 6841, Washington, DC 20520; 202-736-4851; {www.state.gov}.
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Money
For Criminal Justice Majors
(Criminal Justice Research and Development - Grant Research Fellowships
16.562)
The program objective is to improve the quality and quantity of knowledge
about crime and the criminal justice system. Additionally, the program
seeks to increase the number of persons who are qualified to teach in
collegiate criminal justice programs, to conduct research related to criminal
justice issues, and to perform more effectively within the criminal justice
system. Students can receive a fellowship for a year, plus, two to three
months to visit the National Institute of Justice to work with staff as
an intern. This competitive program provides fellowship stipends, major
project costs and certain university fees, round trip travel expenses
to the Institute, and housing costs. Detailed information can be received
by requesting the NIJ Research Plan from the National Criminal Justice
Reference Service, Box 6000, Rockville, MD 20850; 800-851-3420. Money
available: $150,000. Maximum grant per student $15,000. Contact National
Institute of Justice, 633 Indiana Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20531; 202-307-2942;
{www.ncjrs.org}.
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$3,000
A Year To Be A Merchant Marine
(State Marine Schools 20.806)
The program objective is to train merchant marine officers in State Marine
Schools. You can receive $3,000 per year to train to be a merchant marine
officer at a designated State Marine School. In exchange for this incentive
payment program, you must commit yourself to a minimum of five years duty
to the Maritime Administration, which can be satisfied by: serving as
a merchant marine officer aboard vessels; as an employee in a U.S. maritime
related industry, profession or marine science; or as a commissioned officer
on active duty in an armed force of the U.S. or in the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration. You must also remain in a reserve unit
of an armed force for a minimum of eight years.Students need to apply
to one of the State Marine Schools. Money available: $6,750,000. Contact
Office of Maritime Labor and Training, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW, Washington, DC 20590; 202-366-5755;
{www.marad.dot.gov}.
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All
Expenses Plus $558 A Month To Be A Merchant Marine
This program trains merchant marine officers while they attend
the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Students receive training,
subsistence, books, quarters, uniforms, medical care, and program travel
without cost. In addition, the student will receive a monthly wage from
their steamship company employer. Money available: $33,250,000. An allowance
is prescribed for all personnel for uniforms and textbooks. During the
sea year a midshipman will earn $558.04 per month from the steamship employer.
Contact Office of Maritime Labor and Training, Maritime Administration,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh St., SW, Washington, DC
20590; 202-366-5755; {www.marad.dot.gov}.
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Money
For Social, Behavioral, And Economic Sciences Students
(Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences 47.075)
The program objective is to promote the progress of the social, behavioral,
and economic science; to facilitate cooperative research activities with
foreign scientists, engineers, and institutions and to support understanding
of the resources invested in science and engineering in the U.S. Funds
are provided for U.S. scientists and engineers to carry out studies abroad,
to conduct research, to engage in joint research projects with foreign
counterpart organizations, and to support international scientific workshops
in the U.S. and abroad. Money can be used for paying associated costs
necessary to conduct research or studies for doctorate students; and more.
Students must contact the office listed below for application information.
Money available: $150,260,000. Contact Assistant Director, Social, Behavioral,
and Economic Research, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd.,
Arlington, VA 22230; 703-306-1710; {www.nsf.gov}.
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Money
For Disabled Veterans To Go To College
(Vocational Rehabilitation For Disabled Veterans 64.116)
The program objective is to provide all services and assistance necessary
to enable service-disabled veterans and service persons hospitalized pending
discharge to achieve maximum independence in daily living and, to the
maximum extent possible, to become employable and to obtain and maintain
suitable employment. The fund provides for the entire cost of tuition,
books, fees, supplies, and other services to help the veteran live with
a reduced dependency on others while staying in their homes and communities.
The veteran also receives a monthly allowance, a work-study allowance,
and more. Enrollment can be in a trade, business, or technical schools,
colleges, apprenticeship programs, cooperative farming, special rehabilitation
facilities, or at home when necessary. Students must obtain an application
from any Veterans Affairs office or regional office. Money available:
Direct payments: $402,907,0000; Loan advances: $2,401,000. Monthly full
time allowances per student range from $413 for a single veteran to $604
for a veteran with two dependents, plus $44 for each dependent in excess
of two. Contact Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Office, Washington,
DC 20420; 800-827-1000; {www.va.gov}.
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Money
For Spouses And Children Of Deceased Or Disabled Veterans To Go To School
(Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance 64.117)
The program provides partial support to those seeking to advance their
education who are qualifying spouses, surviving spouses, or children of
deceased or disabled veterans who, as a result of their military service,
have a permanent and total (100 percent) service connected disability,
or a service personnel who have been listed for a total of more than 90
days as currently Missing in Action, or as Prisoners of War. Spouse, surviving
spouse, or child of a deceased or disabled veteran can receive monthly
payments to be used for tuition, books, subsistence, for courses, training,
or college. Financial assistance is $485 per month, and there is tutorial
assistance, vocational counseling and testing, and a work-study allowance.
Benefits may be awarded for pursuit of associate, bachelor, or graduate
degrees at colleges and universities, as well as study at business, technical,
or vocational schools. Information on the program and application forms
are available from your local or regional Veterans Affairs office. Money
available: $108,530,000. Contact Department of Veterans Affairs, Central
Office, Washington, DC 20420; 800-827-1000; {www.va.gov}.
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Money
For Vietnam Veterans To Go To School
(Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance 64.120)
Post-Vietnam veterans who entered the Armed Services between 1977 and
1985 may be eligible for funds to obtain a college degree or vocational
training. Through this program, the government matches $2 for every $1
the serviceman contributes. Some contribution to the fund must have been
made prior to April 1, 1987. Contact your local or regional Veterans Affairs
office for additional information or application materials. Money available:
$54,614,000. Up to a maximum of $8,100 of basic benefits is available
per student, as well as a work-study allowance of minimum wage and tutorial
assistance up to a maximum of $1,200. Contact Department of Veterans Affairs,
Central Office, Washington, DC 20420; 800-827-1000; {www.va.gov}.
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Money
For Retired Veterans To Go To School
(All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance 64.124)
This program helps servicemen readjust to civilian life after their separation
from military service, assists in the recruitment and retention of highly
qualified personnel in the active and reserve components in the Armed
Forces, and extends the benefits of a higher education to those who may
not otherwise be able to afford it. Honorably discharged veterans can
take advantage of the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty benefits, which provides
funds to pursue professional or vocational education, and even covers
correspondence courses. Veterans can receive a monthly stipend while attending
school, with the amount varying depending upon date of entry into the
service and length of service. Additional information and application
materials are available through any regional Veterans Affairs office.
Money available: $816,798,000. A maximum allowance of $19,008 as basic
assistance is available per student, as well as a work-study allowance,
and up to $1,200 in tutorial assistance. Contact Department of Veterans
Affairs, Central Office, Washington, DC 20420; 800-827-1000; {www.va.gov}.
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Volunteer
And Earn Money To Pay For School
(AmeriCorps 94.006)
AmeriCorps is an initiative designed to achieve direct results in addressing
the nation's critical education, human, public safety, and environmental
needs at the community level. The program provides meaningful opportunities
for people to serve their country in organized efforts, fostering citizen
responsibility, building their community, and providing education opportunities
for those who make a serious commitment to service. Stipends can be used
to support the person while they volunteer. Health care and childcare
benefits may also be provided. Participants will also receive an education
award, which may be used to pay for higher education or for vocational
training, and may also be used to repay any existing student loans. Contact
the Corporation for National Service to locate programs in your area or
to apply for programs at the national level. Money available: $256,816,000.
Contact Corporation for National Service, 1201 New York Ave., NW, Washington,
DC 20525 202-606-5000, ext. 474; {www.americorps.org}.
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Money
To Study The Drug Abuse Field
(Drug Abuse National Research Service Awards for Research Training 93.278)
Individual grants are made to fellows seeking predoctoral or postdoctoral
support for full time research training in the drug abuse field. It can
be used to cover tuition fees, and more. Postdoctoral researchers are
obligated to pay back their first year of support through a period of
research and/or teaching activities. Predoctoral stipends are $14,688
and postdoctoral awards range from $26,256 to $41,268. Money available:
$15,600,000. Contact National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes
of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Neurosciences
Building, 6001 Exeutive Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20892; 301-443-6710; {www.nih.gov}.
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Fellowships
for Creative Writers and Translators
(Promotion of the Arts-Grants to Organizations and Individuals 45.024)
The National Endowment for the Arts provides grants to support Literature
Fellowships, Fellowships for Creative Writers, Fellowships awarded to
writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction to allow them to devote
time to writing, research, travel, and to advance their writing careers.
Money available: $830,000. Fellowships are usually $20,000. For more information,
contact National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington,
DC 20506; 202-682-5400; {arts.gov}.
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Scholarships
for Minorities
(Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program 10.220)
This program is designed to increase the ethnic and cultural diversity
of the food and agricultural scientific and professional work force, and
to advance the educational achievement of minority Americans. Money is
given to colleges and universities that have a demonstrable capacity to
attract, educate, and graduate minority students for careers as agriscience
and agribusiness professionals. Funds can be used to support full-time
undergraduate students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in an area of food
and agricultural sciences. Money available: $1,920,000. Contact Grants
Programs Manager, Education Programs, SCREES, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Room 3912, South Building, Washington, DC 20250; 202-720-7854; {www.reeusda.gov}.
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College
Scholarship for Survivors of Victims of Terrorist Attacks
A
$3 million "Families for Freedom" Scholarship has been created
by Indianapolis based Lumina Foundation for Education to aid undergraduate
education of financially needy survivors (spouses and children) of those
who perished or were disabled in the terrorist attacks of September 11,
2001. This includes families of airplane crew and passengers, World Trade
Center and Pentagon workers and visitors and relief workers. This program
will extend to currently enrolled undergraduate students as well as future
students. Assistance is planned to begin as early as January 2002. These
scholarships are being offered in partnership with the Citizens Scholarship
Foundation of America, which will take applications and donations and
manage the money. To inquire about eligibility or apply for assistance
from this fund, call 1-800-537-4180 and ask for the "Families for
Freedom Scholarship Fund" program manager or contact Citizens' Scholarship
Foundation of America, 7703 Normandale Road #110, Minneapolis, MN 55435;
877-862-0136; {familiesoffreedom@csfa.org};
{www.csfa.org/familiesoffreedom/pressrelease.html}.
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Scholarships
for Surviving Children of Pentagon Attack
The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation has pledged
$10,000 in scholarship bonds for children whose parents were killed in
the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. In the past, this organization has
provided eligible mentally or physically disabled children of a Marine
family financial aid for medical equipment or tutoring that is not covered
by their family's insurance. Scholarship bonds have been granted to children
of active duty Marine or Federal law enforcement personnel who were killed
in active duty. As this is a new program, contact the Foundation directly
for information and applications. Contact The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement
Foundation, P.O. Box 37, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046; 877-606-1775; Fax:
973-625-9239; {info@mc-lef.org};
{www.mc-lef.org}.
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Education
For Dependents of Public Safety Officers Killed or Disabled in The Line
of Duty
The
Bureau of Justice Assistance provides financial assistance for higher
education to the spouses and children (under the age of 27) of public
safety officers* who have been killed or have received permanent and totally
disabling injuries in the line of duty after October 1997. Assistance
ranges from $202 for per month for half-time students to $404 per month
for full-time students. *Public safety officer is a person serving a public
agency in an official capacity, with, or without compensation, as a law
enforcement officer, firefighter, or member of a public rescue squad or
ambulance crew. Contact Bureau of Justice Assistance, Fourth Floor , 810
7 Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531; 202-514-6278; 800-421-6770; {www.usdoj.gov}.
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Free
College Education for Children and Spouses of Disaster Victims
Governor George E. Pataki has announced he will submit "World Trade
Center Memorial Scholarship" legislation, guaranteeing a college
education to all of the families of those killed or seriously and permanently
disabled in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the attack
on the Pentagon, and the crash of United Flight 93 in Pennsylvania, as
well as to the families of fallen police officers, firefighters, and Emergency
Medical Services workers who were killed in the terrorist attacks or in
the ongoing rescue and recovery efforts. Those who would be eligible for
the scholarship benefits include families of victims who lived out-of-state
and those who were residents of other countries. Under the proposal, the
State of New York would pay the cost of attendance at any State University
of New York or City University of New York institution for the children
and spouses of victims, or provide them an equivalent amount to attend
a private college or university located in New York State. The Governor's
proposal would cover the cost of items such as tuition, room and board,
fees, books, supplies and transportation. The benefit would be available
for four years of full-time undergraduate study (or five years for certain
five year baccalaureate programs), would become effective immediately,
and be in effect for the current 2001-02 academic year. Contact New York
State Higher Education Services Corporation, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany,
NY 12255; 888-697-4372; 518-473-1574; {E-Mail: webmail@hesc.com};
{www.state.ny.us/governor/press/year01/sept18_01.htm}.
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Free
Computers and Technology Training
The National Cristina Foundation provides free computer technology and
equipment to people with disabilities, students at risk and economically
disadvantaged. The goal of this organization is to ensure that used computer
technology resources that no longer meet an enterprise's needs are reconditioned
and distributed as a tool for developing human potential. Contact National
Cristina Foundation, 500 West Putnam, Greenwich, CT 06830; 203-863-9100;
{Email: ncl@cristina.org}; {www.cristina.org}.
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Scholarship
Money for Children of Firefighters Killed in the Line of Duty
The W. H. "Howie" McClennan scholarship provides a $2,500 scholarship
to sons, daughters or legally adopted children of fire fighters killed
in the line of duty planning to attend a university, accredited college
or other institution of higher learning. Awards are based on financial
need and academic achievement. Scholarship Rules and Regulations can be
downloaded from the following website: {www.iaff.org/academy/pdfs/SchMcClenRules.pdf}.
Contact W. H. "Howie" McClennan Scholarship, Office of the General
President, The International Association of Fire Fighters, 1750 New York
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006; {www.iaff.org/academy/scholarships/mcclennan.html}.
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College
Scholarship Funds for Deaf & Blind Students
The Helen Keller Scholarship Fund for the Deaf and Blind, is funded by
the American Foundation for the Blind and awards $1,000 to $3,000 annually
to legally blind or deaf citizens of the United States. Assistance may
be used to help pay for college-related costs and equipment. Contact American
Foundation for the Blind, 11 Penn Plaza
Suite 300, New York, NY, 10001; Sheron Pierce, Special Projects Administrator;
800-232-5463; 212-502-7662 (TTY).
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Connecticut
Education Programs
Department of Higher Education, 61 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105-2391,
860-566-8118, www.ctdhe.org
General requirements: Applicants must be Connecticut residents for in
state and out-of-state schools programs. Money available: $19,697,418.
Programs Available:
$2,000 A Year If You Are In Top 20% Of Your High School Class (Scholastic
Achievement Grant)
$8,548 A Year To Attend A Private College (Connecticut Independent College
Student Grant)
Money For Students Who Need Help Paying Tuition At A Public University
(Connecticut Aid for Public College Students)
Money To Dependents Of Deceased, Disabled, Or MIA Veterans (Aid to Dependents
of Deceased, Disabled, or MIA Veterans)
Free Tuition To Veterans (Tuition Waiver for Veterans)
$3,000 to Study Information Technology (CT Information Technology Scholarship)
$5,000 For Minority Students To Become Teachers (CT Minority Teacher Incentive
Program)
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District
of Columbia Education Programs
Office of Postsecondary Education, 2100 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave.,
SE, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20020, 202-698-2400, www.dhs.washinton.dc.us
General requirements: Applicants must be District of Columbia residents
for in-state or out-of-state school programs. Money available: $703,033.
Programs Available:
Money For College Anywhere (D.C. State Student Incentive Program)
D.C. State Student Incentive Program, $700 per student for the academic
year. Applications available: March 1.
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Maryland
Education Programs
Maryland Higher Education Commission, State Scholarship Administration,
The Jeffrey Building, 16 Francis Street, Suite 209, Annapolis, MD 21401-1781,
410-974-5370, Fax: 410-974-5994 www.mhec.state.md.us
General requirements: Applicants must be Maryland residents, unless specified
for in-state or out-of-state schools. Money available: $26,000,000.
Programs Available:
$1,000 To Study computers or engineering (Maryland Science and Technology
Scholarship)
$2,000 To Become a Teacher (Maryland Teacher Scholarship)
$3,000 To Transfer From A Community College To A 4-Year School (Maryland
Community College Transfer Student Scholarship)
$3,000 For Moderate Income Students to Attend College (Educational Assistance
Grant)
$1,000 To Attend School Part Time (Part Time Grant Program)
$8,400 For Low Income Students To Attend College (Guaranteed Access Grant)
$2,000 To Full- Or Part-Time Students (Senatorial Scholarship Program)
$200 To Full-Time Or Part-Time Students (House of Delegate Award)
$1,500 To Take A Vocational Education Course (Tolbert Grant)
$3,000 A Year For Smart Students (Distinguished Scholar Program)
$4,800 To Get A Degree In Nursing (Maryland State Nursing Scholarship)
$3,000 A Year To Become A Teacher In Maryland (Teacher Education Distinguished
Scholar Program)
Grants To Dependents Of POW's, Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Safety
Personnel Killed Or Disabled In The Line Of Duty (Edward Conroy Grant)
Grants To Study Physical Therapy (Physical and Occupational Therapists
and Assistants Scholarships)
$7,500 A Year To Study Family Practice Medicine (Family Practice Medical
Scholarship)
Grants To Study Law, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing Or Pharmacy (Professional
Scholarship)
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board To Become A Teacher (Sharon Christa McAuliffe
Critical Shortage Teacher Scholarship)
$2,000 To Study Child Care, Full or Part Time (Child Care Provider Scholarship)
Free Tuition To Fire Fighters and Rescue Squad Members Who Want To Study
Full Or Part Time (Reimbursement of Fire Fighters and Rescue Squad Members)
Student Loans If You Work For A Non-Profit (Loan Assistance Repayment
Program (LARP))
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Pennsylvania
Education Programs
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, 1200 N. 7th Street, Harrisburg,
PA 17102, 800-692-7392
General requirements: Applicants must be Pennsylvania residents for in-state
schools, unless otherwise specified. Money available: $233,000,000.
Programs Available:
$3,300 For Financially Needy Students (Pennsylvania State Grants)
$3,300 To Veterans (Grants for Veterans)
100% Of Tuition, Fees, Room and Board for Children of PA Police Officers,
Firefighters, Rescue and Ambulance Squad Members, Correction Employees,
and National Guard Members Who Died in Line Of Duty
$1,000 To Study Technology (Technology Scholarship)
$3,000 To Study Science and Technology (SciTech Scholarship)
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Virginia
Education Programs
Virginia State Council of Higher Education, Office of Financial Aid, James
Monroe Building, 101 North 14th St., 10th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, 804-225-2614,
Fax: 804-225-2604, www.schev.edu/schevhome.html
General requirements: Applicants must be Virginia residents. Money available:
Over $73,600,000.
Programs Available:
$5,000 For Students In Financial Need (Virginia College Assistance Program
(CSAP))
Grants For Students Even Though They Don't NEED The Money (Virginia Tuition
Assistance Grant Program (TAGP))
Free Tuition For Minority Students To Attend Traditionally White Colleges
(Virginia Transfer Grant Program (VTGP))
Grants To Black Undergraduate Students (Last Dollar Program)
Nursing Students Receive $100 A Month For Every Month They Agree To Work
In Virginia (Nursing Scholarship Program)
Money For Medical Students Who Agree To Work In Virginia (Medical Scholarship
Program)
$5,000 To Dental Students Who Agree To Work In Small Virginia Towns (Rural
Dental Scholarships)
$3,720 A Year For Teaching Students For Every Year They Agree To Work
In Virginia (Virginia Teaching Scholarship)
Free Tuition, Fees, And Room and Board For State Cadets
(State Cadetships)
Free Tuition For Dependents Of Deceased Or Disabled Veterans (Virginia
War Orphan Education Act)
Free Tuition And Fees For Students Who Want To Study Soil Science (Soil
Scientist Program)
Free Tuition For Students Over 60 (Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver)
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Government
to Reduce Victims' College Loans
People affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks will be able to
postpone or reduce payments of federal college loans under an agreement
between banks and the U.S. Department of Education. The loan relief covers
borrowers in three programs: Federal Family Education Loans, Federal Perkins
Loan Programs and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan. For more information
call 1-800-433-3243. Borrowers must contact their lender to request this
"forbearance." Contact Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202; 800-872-5327; {E-Mail: customerservice@inet.ed.gov};
{www.ed.gov}.
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$10,322.00
To Train For A New Career in Connecticut
Free entrepreneur training may be available while you collect unemployment
benefits. Maximum payments are $397 per week. To see if you qualify contact
the office below or one of the other one-stop centers that offer training
to fill out an application. There are 3 steps after the applying. 1: Core
Services (registration for job search) 2: Intensive Services (basic education
skill testing) 3: Assessment for Training. If you are enable to obtain
a job throughout the Core Services your counselor may be able to approve
you for entrepreneur training. Training grant amount will be discussed
with a career counselor. Check on line at the website given below as you
may be able to qualify for services on line. Once you qualify for training
you may be eligible for extra money to pay for transportation. Ask your
career counselor for details.
1) Danbury Connecticut Works, 152 West St, Danbury, CT 06810; 203-731-2929;
Fax: 203-731-2854; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
2) Manchester Connecticut Works, 587 E. Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT
06040; 860-649-4558; Fax: 860-643-3015; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
3) Hartford Connecticut Works, 3580 Main St., Hartford, CT 06120; 860-566-5727;
Fax: 860-566-8417; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
4) Hamden Connecticut Works, 37 Marne St., Hamden, CT 06514; 203-230-4939;
Fax: 203-288-0788; 203-789-6867; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
5) New Haven Connecticut Works, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., Bldg. 3, New
Haven, CT 06519; 203-624-1493; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
6) Willimantic Connecticut Works, Nancey Powell, Manager, 1320 Main St.,
Tyler Square, Willimantic, CT 06226; 860-465-2120; Fax: 860-450-7527;
{nancey.powell@po.state.ct.us};
{www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
7) Waterbury Connecticut Works, 249 Thomaston Ave., Waterbury, CT 06702;
203-596-4140; Fax: 203-596-4133; {dol.waterbury@po.state.ct.us};
{www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
8) Meriden Connecticut Works, 290 Pratt St, Meriden, CT 06450; 203-238-6148;
Fax: 203-238-6696; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
9) Enfield Connecticut Works, 620 Enfield St., Enfield, CT 06082; 860-741-7295;
Fax: 860-741-4290; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
10) Stamford Connecticut Works, 1340 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT 06902;
203-425-2439; Fax: 203-348-4531; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
11) Bristol Connecticut Works, 55 South Street, Bristol, CT 06011; 860-314-2592;
Fax: 860-584-4798; {dol.bristol@po.state.ct.us};
{www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
12) Bridgeport Connecticut Works, 2 Lafayette Square, Bridgeport, CT 06604;
203-330-4830; 203-579-606; Fax: 203-330-4835; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
13) Ansonia Connecticut Works, 555 Main St., Ansonia, CT 06401; 203-736-1059;
Fax: 203-734-0030; {dol.ansonia@po.state.ct.us};
{www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
14) Norwich Connecticut Works, 113 Salem Turnpike, Suite 200, Norwich,
CT 06360; 860-443-2041; Fax: 860-859-5618; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
15) New London Connecticut Works, Shaws Cove Six, New London, CT 06320;
860-447-6211;Fax: 860-447-6218; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
16) New Britain Connecticut Works, 260 Lafayett St., New Britain, CT 06053;
860-827-4460; Fax: 860-827-7065; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
17) Middletown Connecticut Works, 645 South Main St., Middletown, CT 06457;
860-344-2993; Fax: 860-344-2106; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
18) Torrington Connecticut Works, 486 Winsted Rd., Torrington, CT 06790;
860-626-6220; Fax: 860-626-6223; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
19) Danielson Connecticut Works, 95 Westcott Rd., Danielson, CT 06239;
860-779-5850; Fax: 203-779-5853; {www.ctdol.state.ct.us}.
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$16,034.00 To Train For A New Career in
DC
Free entrepreneur training may be available while you collect unemployment
benefits. Maximum payments are $309 per week. To see if you qualify contact
the office below or one of the other one-stop centers that offer training
to fill out an application. There are 3 steps after the applying. 1: Core
Services (registration for job search); 2: Intensive Services (basic education
skill testing); 3: Assessment for Training. If you are enable to obtain
a job throughout the Core Services your counselor may be able to approve
you for entrepreneur training. Training must not exceed $8,000. Once you
qualify for training you may be eligible for extra money to pay for transportation.
Ask your career counselor for details.
1) D.C. Employment Service Center, Kenneth Lillard, Program Manager, 401
M St. SW, Suite 1, Washington, DC 20001; 202-727-0124; Fax: 202- 727-0217;
{http://does.ci.washington.dc.us}.
2) D.C. Employment Services Center, Sylvia Moody, Program Manager, 800
North Capital St., NW, Suite 640, Washington, DC 20001; 202- 565-0001;
Fax: 202- 565-9873 {http://does.ci.washington.dc.us}.
3) DC Employment Services Center, Ms. Glory Mitchell, Assistant Program
Manager, Naylor Rd. One-Stop Career Center, 2626 Naylor Rd., Washington,
DC 20001; 202-645-3535; Fax: 202-645-5246; {http://does.ci.washington.dc.us}.
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Up To $14,280.00
To Train For A New Career in Maryland
Free entrepreneur training may be available while you collect unemployment
benefits. Maximum payments are $280 per week. To see if you qualify contact
the office below or one of the other one-stop centers that offer training
to fill out an application. There are 3 steps after the applying. 1: Core
Services (registration for job search); 2: Intensive Services (basic education
skill testing); 3: Assessment for Training. If you are enable to obtain
a job throughout the Core Services your counselor may be able to approve
you for entrepreneur training. Once you qualify for training you may be
eligible for extra money to pay for transportation. Ask your career counselor
for details.
1) Maryland Job Service Division, Bonnie Gann, JTA Director, 7430 Executive
Way, Suite U, Frederick, MD 21704; 301- 846-2255; Fax: 301- 637-2390;
{bonnie_gann@co.frederick.md.us};
{www.co.frederick.md.us/govt./jta};
{www.careernet.state.md.us}.
2) Job Link Express, Owen Harrod, Program Manager, Prince Frederick Job
Service, 200 Duke Street, Suite 2201, Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 410-
535-8815; Fax: 301- 855-1961; {oharrod@careernet.state.md.us};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/county/calvert.htm}.
3) Mont. Co. Transition Center, Eric Myren, President, Wheaton Transition
Center, 11160 Viers Mill Rd., Wheaton, MD 20902; 301-929-6880; Fax: 301-933-4424;
{emyren@montgomeryworks.com};
{www.montgomeryworks.com}.
4) Maryland Job Service Division, Darlene Steward, Supervisor, 201 S.
Arlington Ave., Near B&0 Railroad Museum, Baltimore, MD 21223; 410-
396-3670; Fax: 410- 545-6075; {dstewart@oedworks.com};
{www.oedworks.com}; {www.careernet.state.md.us/county/baltocit}.
5) Maryland Job Services Division, Michael Wells, Supervisor, 2404 Liberty
Heights Ave., Mondawmin Mall, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21215; 410- 523-1060;
Fax: 410-728-8552; {wellsm@mailcity.com};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/county/baltocount.htm}.
6) Maryland Job Service Division, Sharon Queen, Acting Manager, Eastside
Career Center, 3001 E. Madison Ave., Baltimore, MD 21205; 410- 396-9030;
Fax: 410- 396-4063; {squeen@careernet.state.md.us};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/county/baltocity.htm}.
7) Maryland Job Service Division, Arlene Butler, Supervisor, Leonardtown
Job Service, 23110 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown, MD 20650; 301- 475-8300;
Fax: 410- 475-4106; {abutler@careernet.state.md.us};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/county/st.mary.htm}.
8) Maryland Job Service Division, Denise Beaver, Manager, Employment and
Training Programs, 224 N. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157; 410- 386-2820;
Fax: 410- 876-2977; {berc@carr.org};
{www.carr.org/berc}; {www.careernet.state.md.us}.
9) Maryland Job Service Division, George Balog, Supervisor, 103 Chesapeake
Blvd., Upper Chesapeake Corp. Center, Elkton, MD 21921; 410- 996-0550,0551;
Fax: 410- 996-0555; {gbalog@careernet.state.md.us};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/county/cecil.htm}.
10) Maryland Job Service Division, Ken Fletcher, Coordinator, Baltimore
Works, 1100 Eutaw Street Rm.101, Baltimore, MD 21201; 410- 767-2133; Fax:
410- 333-7858; {kfletcher@careernet.state.md.us};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/baltocity.htm};
{www.oedworks.com}.
11) Maryland Job Service Division, Levon Roane, Director, Job Link Express
(JLE), Waldorf, MD 20602, 175 Post Office Rd.; 301- 645-8720; Fax: 301-
645-8713; {lroane@careernet.state.md.us};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/county/charles.htm}.
12) Maryland Job Service Division, Stephen Gallison, Director, Maryland
Professional Outplacement Assistance Cnt., 7060 Oakland Mills RD., Columbia,
MD 21046; 410- 312-5090; Fax: 410- 312-5091; {sgallison@careernet.state.md.us};{www.careernet.state.md.us/poac/poac.htm}.
13) Maryland Job Service Division, Saundra Kelley ext. 302, Manager, Business
and Workforce Development Cnt., 877 Baltimore/Annapolis Blvd. Suite 305,
Severna Park, MD 21146; 410- 315-9680; Fax: 410- 315-8664; {info@bwdc.org};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/county/annearund.htm}.
14) Maryland Job Services Division, Dan McDermott, Executive Director,
Chesapeake College, P.O. Box 8, Wye Mills, MD 21679; 410- 822-1716; Fax:
410- 827-5874; {dmcdermott@cheapeake.edu};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/county/queenannes.htm}.
15) Maryland Job Service Division, Joan Groce, Acting Supervisor, Kent
County Careernet Center, 126 Philosopher Terrance, Chestertown, MD 21620;
410- 778-3525; Fax: 410- 778-3527; {jgroce@careernet.state.md.us};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/county/kent.htm}.
16) Labor Licensing and Regulations/ Employment, Susan Bass, Executive
Assistant, 1100 Eutaw Street, Rm. 501, Baltimore, MD 21201; 410- 767-2468;
Fax: 410- 767-2739; {sbass@dllr.state.md.us};
{www.dllr.state.md.us}.
17) Maryland Job Services, Greg Eberts, Supervisor, 201 Baptist Street,
Rm. 2184, Salisbury, MD 21801; 410- 334-6888; Fax: 410- 334-3454; {geberts@careernet.state.md.us};
{www.careernet.state.md.us}.
18) Maryland Job Service Division, Becky Cathell, Job Service Supervisor,
Berlin Job Service, 124 Main Street, Suite C, Berlin, MD 21811; 410- 629-1445;
Fax: 410- 629-1963; {worcester@careernet.state.md.us};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/worcester.htm}.
19) Maryland Job Service Division, Robin Walker, WIA Training Counselor,
Chrisfield Job Service, 930 West Main St., Chrisfield, MD 21817; 410-
968-0440; Fax: 410- 968-2149; {somerset@careernet.state.md};
{www.lowershore.org}; {www.careernet.state.md.us/county/somers}.
20) Baltimore County Office of Employment and Training, Careernet Center,
William Burnum, Manager/Counselor, Careernet Center, 27 Mellor Avenue,
Cantonsville, MD 21228; 410- 887-0940; Fax: 410- 887-1034; {www.careernet.state.md.us}.
21) Baltimore County Reemployment Assistance Center, Ellen Asplen, Director,
Dulaney Center II, 901 Dulaney Valley Rd. Suite 100, Towson, MD 21204;
410- 887-4400; Fax: 410- 887-4401; {easplen@careernet.state.md.us};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/county/baltocounty.htm}.
22) Maryland Job Service Division, John Pyle, Director, Dorchester Career
Center, 627 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613; 410- 901-4250; Fax: 410-
221-1817; {jpyle@careernet.state.md.us};
{www.careernet.state.md.us/county/dorchester.htm}.
23) Western Maryland Consortium, Paul Smith, Supervisor, Western Maryland
Consortium, 3-33 Pershing St. Rm.308, Cumberland, MD 21502; 410 777-1221;
Fax: 410- 777-1639; {www.careernet.state.md.us/county/allenany.htm}.
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$10,140.00
To Train For A New Career in New Jersey
Free entrepreneur training may be available while you collect unemployment
benefits. Maximum payments are $390 per week. To see if you qualify contact
the office below or one of the other one-stop centers that offer training
to fill out an application. There are 3 steps after the applying. 1: Core
Services (registration for job search) 2: Intensive Services (basic education
skill testing) 3: Assessment for Training. If you are enable to obtain
a job throughout the Core Services your counselor may be able to approve
you for entrepreneur training. Training grant amount will be discussed
with a career counselor. Check on line at the website given below you
may be able to qualify for services on line. Once you qualify for training
you may be eligible for extra money to pay for transportation, and other
assistance to help you become successful. Ask your career counselor for
details.
1) Paterson Employment Service Office, Roy Davis, Acting Manager, 370
Broadway, 2nd Floor, Paterson, NJ 07501; 973-977-4350; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
2) Jersey City Employment Service Center, Marsha Rabinowitz, Acting Manager,
438 Summit Ave, 1st Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306; 201-795-8800; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
3) Hammonton Employment Service Office, Michael Lazarchick, Office Contact,
44 N. Whitehorse Pike, Suite A, Hammonton, NJ 08037; 609-561-8800; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
4) Hackensack Employment Service Office, Ms.Toby Frontera, Manager, 60
State Street, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601; 201-996-8950; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
5) Freehold Employment Service Office, Donald Robinson, Office Contact,
Freehold Emply. Service Office, 3680 Rt. 9 South, Freehold, NJ 07728;
732-780-3272; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
6) Engelwood Employment Service Office, Ellen Yedwab, Office Contact,
Engelwood Empl. Service Office, 40 Bennett Rd., Engelwood, NJ 07631; 201-568-9840;
{www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
7) Morristown Employment Service Office, Doreen Brodsky, Office Contact,
Morristown Employ.Service Office, 5 Sussex Ave, Morristown, NJ 07962;
973-631-6321; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
8) Fort Dix Employment Service Office, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Office Center,
24 Delaware Ave, Bldg. 5418, Fort Dix, NJ 08640; 609-723-5494; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
9) Vineland Employment Service Office, Geore Saunders, Acting Manager,
415 Landis Ave., 1st Floor, Vineland, NJ 08360; 856-696-6600; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
10) Tom River Employment Service Office, Will Rogers, Manager, 1027 Hooper
Ae., Bldg. 6, Tom River, NJ 08753; 732-286-5616; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
11) Passaic Employment Service Office, Roy Davis, Acting Manager, Passaic
Employment Ser. Cnt., 14-16 Howe St., Passaic, NJ 07055; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
12) Ocean County One Stop Career Center, Will Rogers, Manager, Ocean Co.
One- Stop Career Center, 1959 Rt. 9, Toms River, NJ 08755; 732-286-6446;
{www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
13) Newton Employment Service Office, John Mizin, Manager, Rt. 206, North
Sussex County Mall, Newton, NJ 07860; 973-383-2775; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
14) Flemington Employment Service Office, Marilyn Caulkins, Office Contact,
71 Main Street, P.O. Box 905, Flemington, NJ 08822; 908-782-2371; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
15) Neptune Employment Service Office, Pat Reed, Manager, Neptune Employment
Service Office, 60 Taylor Ave, Neptune, NJ 07753; 732-775-1566; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
16) Deptford Employment Service Office, Larry Haas, Office Contact, 1350
Delsen Dr., Suite 4, Deptford, NJ 08096; 856-384-3700; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
17) Atlantic City Employment Service Office, Mary Ellen Rucci, Manager,
Atlantic City Empl. Service Office, 1433 Bacharach Blvd., Atlantic City,
NJ 08401; 604-441-3294; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
18) Bayonne Employment Service Office, Della White, Office Contact, Bayonne
Empl. Service Office, 797 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002; 201-858-3037; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
19) Bloomfield Employment Service Office, Marilyn Glassberg, Manager,
57 Park St., 2nd Floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003; 973-680-5550; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
20) Bridgeton Employment Service Office, Diane Wassel, Office Contact,
40 E. Broad St., Suite 102, Brighteton, NJ 08302; 856-453-3900; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
21) Burlington Employment Service Office, Richard Angelotti, Manager,
Burlington Empl.Service Office, 220 W. Broad Street, Burlington, NJ 08016;
609-386-2244; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
22) Camden Employment Service Office, Anne Koelling, Office Contact, 2600
Mt. Ephraim Ave, Suite 102, Camden, NJ 08104; 856-614-3150; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
23) Phillipsbur Employment Service Office, John Mizin, Manager, Phillipsburg
Employment Service Office, 75 South Main Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865;
908-859-4000; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
24) Lakewood Employment Service Office, Barbara Zino, Office Contact,
231 3rd St., 2nd Floor, Lakewood, NJ 08701; 732-905-5996; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
25) Perth Amboy Employment Service Office, Ed Garthwaite, Manager, 339
Maple St, 2nd Floor, Perh Amboy, NJ 08861; 732-293-5016; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
26) Meadowlands Employment Service Office, Robert Malec, Office Contact,
201 Rt. 17 North, 1st. Floor, Rutherford, NJ 07070; 201-939-5922; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
27) Dover Employment Service Office, William Weightman, Manager, Dover
Empl.Service Office, 107 Bassett Hwy, Dover, NJ 07801; 973-361-9050; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
28) East Orange Employment Service Office, Angela Meola, Office Contact,
50 S. Clinton St., 4th Floor, East Orange, NJ 07018; 973-266-1990; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
29) Elizabeth Employment Service Office, Donna Westbrook, Manager, Elizabeth
Empl.Service Office, 208 Commerce Place, Elizabeth, NJ 07201; 908-820-3181;
{www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
30) Salem Employment Service Office, Kenneth Thomas, Office, Salem Employment
Service Office, 164 Salem Woodstown Rd., Salem, NJ 08074; 856-935-7007;
{www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
31) Newark Employment Service Office, Thomas Caldwell, Manager, Newark
Employment Service Center, 1004 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102; 973-648-3370;
{www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
32) Cherry Hill Employment Service Office, Wendelin Laux, Office Contact,
1873 Route 70 East, Suite 304, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003; 856-751-8550; {www.wnjpin.state.nj.us}.
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$10,530.00 To
Train For A New Career in New York
Free entrepreneur training may be available while you collect unemployment
benefits. Maximum payments are $405 per week. To see if you qualify contact
the office below or one of the other one-stop centers that offer training
to fill out an application. There are 3 steps after the applying. 1: Core
Services (registration for job search) 2: Intensive Services (basic education
skill testing) 3: Assessment for Training. If you are enable to obtain
a job throughout the Core Services your counselor may be able to approve
you for entrepreneur training. Training grant amount will be discussed
with a career counselor. Check online at the Website given below you may
be able to qualify for services. Once you qualify for training you may
be eligible for extra money to pay for transportation, and other assistance
to help you become successful. Ask your career counselor for details.
1) Niagara County Employment and Training, Trott ACCESS Center, 1001 Eleventh
Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301; 716-278-9194; {www.wdsny.org}.
2) Oyster Bay/North Hempstead/Glen Cove, Mineola Employment Center, 170
Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501; 516-873-5670; Fax: 516-873-7329;
{www.wdsny.org}.
3) One Stop Career Center, 37-39 West Second Street, Oswego, NY 13126;
315-342-3905; Fax: 315-342-5414; {cs047@labor.state.ny.us};
{www.wdsny.org}.
4) Oswego County, One Stop Career Center, 200 North Second Street, Fulton,
NY 13069; 315-591-9000; {www.wdsny.org}.
5) Orange County- Career Center of Orange County, The Maple Building,
3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY 12550; 845-568-5090; Fax: 845-568-5377;
{www.wdsny.org}.
6) Ontario /Seneca/Wayne/Yates (Finger Lakes), Onodaga Co. Workforce Development
System, 677 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202; 315-473-8250; Fax:
315-472-9492; {ccjta@dreamscape.com};
{www.wdsny.org}.
7) Oneida County-Working Solutions One Stop Center, Working Solutions,
252 West Dominick Street, Rome, NY 13440; 315-337-7300; Fax: 315-339-7349;
{www.wdsny.org}.
8) Oneida/Herkimer/Madison, Madison Co. Employment and Training, 1286
Upper Lenox Avenue, Oneida, NY 13421; 315-363-2400; Fax: 315-363-4545;
{www.wdsny.org}.
9) One Stop Career Center, 100 Spring Street, Mexico, NY 13114; 315-963-5512;
{www.wdsny.org}.
10) Oneida County-Working Solutions One Stop Center, New York State Office
Bldg, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501; 315-793-2229; Fax:
315-793-2216(empl. Service)/315-793-2509 (C.Serv); {www.wdsny.org}.
11) Monroe County Rochester Work! Career Center, Rochester Works! Career
Center, 34 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14604; 716-258-3500; {www.rnyworks.com}.
12) Tompkins County, Workforce Development Center, Center Ithaca 171 E.
State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850; 607-272-7570; Fax: 607-272-2835; {www.wdsny.org}.
13) Sullivan County, Sullivan County One-Stop Center, 50 North Street,
Monticello, NY 12701; 845-794-3340; Fax: 845-791-6851; {www.wdsny.org}.
14) Saratoga/Warren/Washington, Washington County, 383 Broadway, Fort
Edward, NY 12828; 518-746-2391; Fax: 518-746-2392; {washeoc@capital.net};
{www.wdsny.org}.
15) Saratoga/Warren/Washington, Saratoga County, 152 West High Street,
Ballston Spa, NY 12020; 518-884-4170; Fax: 518-884-4262; {www.wdsny.org}.
16) St. Lawrence County, St. Lawrence One-Stop Center, 101 Main Street,
Canton, NY 13617; 914-356-5100; Fax: 914-356-5949; {www.wdsny.org}.
17) Rockland County, Tomorrow's Workplace, One Perlman Drive, Spring Valley,
NY 10977; 914-356-5100; Fax: 914-356-5949; {www.wdsny.org}.
18) Putnam County, Westchester/Putnam One Stop, Donald B. Smith Govt.
Center 110 Old Rte. 6, Carmel, NY 10512; 845-225-7043; {www.wdsny.org}.
19) Balance of Westchester County, NYS Department of Labor, 201 S. James
Street, Peekskill, NY 10566; 914-737-3490; {www.wdsny.org}.
20) Balance of Westchester County, NYS Department of Labor, 120 Bloomingdale
Road, White Plains, NY 10605; 914-997-9535; {www.wdsny.org}.
21) Balance of Westchester County, Office of Workforce Investment/One-Stop,
150 Grand Street, White Plains, NY 10601; 914-285-7580; {www.wdsny.org}.
22) Ulster County, Ulster Co. One-Stop Center, 651 Development Crt., Ulster
Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401; 843-338-4696; {ecoo@co.ulser.ny.us};
{www.wdsny.org}.
23) New York City -Queens County, Queens County, 168-46 91st Avenue, Jamaica,
NY 11432; 718-557-6751; {www.wdsny.org}.
24) Suffolk County, One-Stop Employment Center, 17 N. County Complex Veterans
Memorial Highway, Hauppauge NY 11788; 516-853-6540; {www.co.suffolk.ny.us}.
25) Jefferson/Lewis -Jefferson County, The WorkPlace, 1222 Coffee Street,
Watertown, NY 13601; 315-782-9252; Fax: 315-782-2073; {www.wdsny.org}.
26) Long Beach- West End Community Center, West End Community Center,
Magnolia Boulevard, Long Beach, NY; {www.wdsny.org}.
27) Albany County-Career Central, Career Central, 230 Central Avenue,
Albany, NY 12206; 518-447-5980; Fax: 518-447-5979; {www.wdsny.org}.
28) Freeport NYSDOL, NYSDOL, 84 North Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550;
{www.wdsny.org}.
29) Orange County- Career Center of Orange County, Career Center of Orange
County, 33 Fulton Plaza, Middletown, NY 10940; 845-346-1100; Fax: 845-346-1107;
{www.wdsny.org}.
30) Dept. of Occupational Resources Hempstead Exe. Plaza, Hempstead, 50
Clinton Street, Hempstead, NY 11550; 516-485-5000; Fax: 516-485-5009;
{career-web.nassau.ny.us};
{www.wdsny.org}.
31) Genesee Co. Career Center Job Development Bureau, 587 East Main Street,
Suite 100 Eastown Plaza, Batavia, NY 14020; 716-344-2042; Fax: 716-344-4495;
{www.wdsny.org}.
32) Fulton/Montogomery/Schoharie, Schoharie County, 150 East Main Street,
Cobleskill, NY 12043; 518-234-4254; Fax: 518-234-4256; {www.wdsny.org
}.
33) Fulton/Montogomery/Schoharie, Amsterdam Mall, 2630 Riverfront Center,
Amsterdam, NY 12010; 518-842-2240; Fax: 518-842-3802; {www.wdsny.org}.
34) Fulton/Montogomery/Schoharie, Gloversville Community Service Center,
199 South Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078; 518-725-6473; Fax: 518-773-8202;
{www.wdsny.org}.
35) Massapequa Employment Center, Massapequa Employment Center, 977 Hicksville
Road, Massapequa, NY 11758; 516-797-4560; Fax: 516-797-4589; {tobiga04@erols.com};
{www.wdsny.org}.
36) Chemung/Schuyler/Steuben Workforce Development, Schuyler Co. Workforce
Development, 210 12th Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891; 607-535-0342; {wfd@onlineimage.com};
{www.workforce2.org}.
37) Schenectady County, Schenectady Job Training, 334 State Street, Schenectady,
NY 12305; 518-382-5951; Fax: 518-382-5988; {www.wdsny.org}.
38) Broome Employment Center, Office of Employment and Training, Broome
Employment Center, 81 State Street, Binghamton, NY 13901; 607-778-2136;
Fax: 607-778-6480; {www.broomtiogaworks.com}.
39) Tioga County- Tioga Employment Center, Tioagoa Employment Center,
231 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827; 607-687-8500; Fax: 607-687-7759; {www.broomtiogaworks.com}.
40) Business Employment Service and Training Center, 2001 Perimeter Road
East, Suite 3, Endicott, NY 13760; 607-741-4500; {www.broomtiogaworks.com}.
41) Allegany County Employment and Training Center, Allegany Co. Empl.
And Training Cnt., 7 Wells Lane, Bellmont, NY 14813; 716-268-9240; Fax:
716-268-5176; {www.wdsny.org}.
42) Cattaraugus One Stop, Cattaraugus One Stop, 175 North Union Street,
Olean, NY 14760; 716-373-1880; Fax: 716-375-2895; {www.wdsny.org}.
43) Cayuga County One Stop, Cayuga County One Stop, 1100 Corporate Drive,
Auburn, NY 13021; 315-253-1590; {www.wdsny.org}.
44) Cortland Works Career Center, Cortland Works Career Center, 99 Main
Street, Cortland, NY 13045; 607-756-7585; Fax: 607-756-7585; {www.wdsny.org}.
45) NYSDOL, 200 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY 14707; 716-366-0130;
Fax: 716-366-0502; {www.wdsny.org}.
46) Saratoga/Warren/Washington, Warren County, Northway Plaza, Queensbury,
NY 12804; 518-743-0925; Fax: 518-743-0820; {www.wdsny.org}.
47) Yonkers Employment Center, Yonkers Employment Center, 20 South Broadway,
Yonkers, NY 10701; {www.wdsny.org}.
48) Rensselaer Co.- Ned Pattison Office Building, Ned Pattison Officel
Bldg., 7th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180; 518-270-2860; Fax: 518-270-2876; {www.wdsny.org}.
49) Chemung/Schuyler/Steuben Workforce Development, Chemung Co. Workforce,
200 Baldwin Street, Elmira, NY 14901; 607-733-7131 Ext. 52; Fax: 607-737-8973;
{cssdol@yahoo.com}; {www.workforce2.org}.
50) Chautauqua County- NYSDOL, NYSDOL, 25 Harrison Street, Jamestown,
NY 14701; 716-664-2041; Fax: 716-664-9459; {www.wdsny.org}.
51) Chemung/Schuyler/Steuben Workforce Development, Steuben County Workforce
Development, 20 Denison Parkway West, Corning, NY 14830; 607-937-8338;
{csswfd@stny.rr.com}; {www.workforce2.org}.
52) Chemung/Schuyler/Steuben Workforce Development, Steuben Co. Workforce
Development, 107 Broadway, Hornell, NY 14843; 607-324-8402; {onestop@infoblvd.net};
{www.workforce2.org}.
53) Steuben Co. Workforce Development, Steuben Co. Workforce Development,
117 East Steuben Street, Bath, NY 14810; 607-776-7712; {draperc@proactionc.com};
{www.workforce2.org}.
54) Chenango/Delaware/Otsego, Otsego Co. -NYSDOL, 12 Deitz Street, Oneonta,
NY 13820; 607-432-4800; Fax: 607-432-8130; {information@oet.org};
{www.wdsny.org}.
55) Clinton/Essex/Franklin/Hamilton, Essex Co. Workforce Development,
2 Church Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932; 518-873-2341; Fax: 518-873-2392;
{www.wdsny.org}.
56) Franklin County, Finney Boulevard, Woodward Street, Malone, NY 12953;
518-481-5755; {malone@oneworkssource.com};
{www.wdsny.org}.
57) Columbia/Greene- Columbia-Greene Community College, Columbia Co.,
4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534; 518-828-4181 Ext.5510; Fax: 518-828-8543;
{www.wdsny.org}.
58) Dutchess County- Dutchess WORKS, Dutchess WORKS, 235 Main Street,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; 845-473-9000; {www.wdsny.org}.
59) Erie County Workforce, Erie County, 506 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo,
NY 14202; 716-884-7862; {www.buffpic.org}.
60) Erie County Workforce, Erie County, 3176 Abbott Road, Blasdell, NY
14172; 716-825-2525; {www.buffpic.org}.
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Up To $10,468.00
To Train For A New Career in Virginia
Free entrepreneur training may be available while you collect unemployment
benefits. Maximum payments are $268 per week. To see if you qualify contact
the office below or one of the other one-stop centers that offer training
to fill out an application. There are 3 steps after the applying. 1: Core
Services (registration for job search) 2: Intensive Services (basic education
skill testing) 3: Assessment for Training. If you are enable to obtain
a job throughout the Core Services your counselor may be able to approve
you for entrepreneur training. Training must not exceed $3,000 in the
state. Once you qualify for training you may be eligible for extra money
to pay for transportation. Ask your career counselor for details.
1) Fredericksburg Employment Commission Area 13, Becky Speriazza, Manager,
3501 Lafayette Blvd., P.O. Box 7106, Fredericksburg, VA 22404; 504- 898-3806;
Fax: 540-891-3128; {Frederick@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}; {www.careernet.state.va.us}.
2) Virginia Employment Commission Area 6, Peter Mocarski, Manager, North
Piedmont Workforce Develop. Coalition, 529 Meadowbrook Shopping Center,
Culpepper, VA 22701; 504-829-7430; Fax: 504- 829-7435; {p.m.ocarski@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}; {www.careernet.state.va.us}.
3) Virginia Employment Commission Area 15, Marietta Salyer, Manager, Tri-Cities
Office, 5240 Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell, VA 23860; 804- 541-6541; Fax: 804-
541-6517; {Petersburg@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}; {www.careernet.state.va.us}.
4) Virginia Employment Commission Area 15, Louise Tomlinson, Manager,
Virginia Employment Commission, 1746 E. Atlantic Street, Emporia, VA 23847;
804- 634-2326; Fax: 804- 634-9943; {emporia@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}; {www.careernet.state.va.us}.
5) Virginia Employment Commission Area 13, Cynthia Holdren, Manager, P.O.
Box 9, Unit 16, 25036 Lankford Highway (Rt. 13), Onley, VA 23418; 757-
302-2029; Fax: 757-302-2026; {onley@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}; {www.careernet.state.va.us}.
6) Virginia Employment Commission Area 13, Rick Harper, Manager, P.O.
Box 67, 4243 Historyland Highway, Warsaw, VA 22572; 804-333-3675; Fax:
804- 333-5388; {warsaw@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}; {www.careernet.state.va.us}.
7) Virginia Employment Commission Area 15, Marietta Salyer, Manager, Petersburg
Intensive Services Satellite Office, 114 North Union Street, Petersburg,
VA 23803; 804- 541-6541; Fax: 804- 541-6517; {www.vec.state.va.us};
{www.careernet.state.va.us}.
8) Virginia Employment Commission, Carroll Sisk, Manager, Virginia Employment
Commission, 192 Bristol East Rd., Bristol, VA 24202; 540-642-7350; Fax:
540-642-7361; {bristol@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
9) Virginia Employment Commission Area 13, Sherry Pearson, Manager, Job
Assistance Center (LLC), P.O. Box 1371, Saluda, VA 23149; 804- 758-4683;
800-290-5982; Fax: 804- 758-3678; {jac@oasisonline.com};
{www.vec.state.va.us}; {www.careernet.state.va.us}.
10) Virginia Employment Commission- Area 9&10, Trish Williams, Manager,
Virginia Employment Commission, 6707 Warwick Road, Richmond, VA 23225;
804-674-2368; Fax: 804-674-3655; {richmondsouth@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
11) Workforce Job Center Area 4, Florhline Painter, Owner, Manager, Workforce
Job Center, 58 West Main Street, Luray, VA 22835; 540-743-4320; Fax: 540-743-7609;
{jobcenterluray@yahoo.com};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
12) Virginia Employment Commission Area 7, Larry Barbour, Assistant Manager,
P.O. Box 10849, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501; 804-947-6671;
Fax: 804-947-2339; {lynchburg@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
13) Virginia Employment Commission Area 2, Betty Keith, Manager, 1590
North Main Street, P.O.Box 1650, Marion, VA 24354; 540-781-7431; {marion@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
14) Goodwill Industries of the Valley, Inc. Area 2, Linda Matthews, Supervisor,
Workforce Development Center, 211 Main Street, Suite 102, Narrows, VA
24124; 540-674-1721; {www.vec.state.va.us}.
15) Nottoway Co. Dept. of Social Services- Area 8, Robert Reitmeir, Director,
Nottoway Co. Dept. Social Services, P.O. Box 26, Nottoway, VA 23955; 804-465-8494:
{rhr135@piedmont.dss.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
16) Virginia Employment Commission- Area 2, Jerry Frye, Manager, Virginia
Employment Commission, 206 Third Avenue, Radford, VA 24141; 540-831-5980;
Fax: 540-831-6137; {radford@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
17) Virginia Employment Commission Area 11&12, Dennis McKinney, Director,
JobLink, 2026 Eisenhower Ave., Suite 140, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-838-4316;
Fax: 703-548-0483; {joblink@ci.alexandria.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
18) Virginia Employment Commission- Area 9, Mark Spatig, Manager, 3751
Nine Mile Road, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23223; 804-236-3500,3515; Fax: 804-236-3540;
{richmondeast@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
19) Goodwill Industries of the Valley, Inc. Area 2, Linda Matthews, Supervisor,
Goodwill Industries, 323 Floyd Highway South, Floyd, VA 24091; 540-674-1721;
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
20) Virginia Employment Commission-Area 9, Sue Scott, Manager, Virginia
Employment Commission, 5211 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23225; 804-662-9614;
Fax: 804-662-9496; {richmondwest@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
21) Virginia Employment Commission- Area 3, Bruce Johannessen, Manager,
Virginia Employment Commission, 5060 Valley View Blvd., Roanoke, VA 24012;
540-561-7525; Fax: 540-561-6672; {roanoke@vec.state.va.us};
{http://vec.eac.home.att.net};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
22) Virginia Employment Commission- Area 5, Gene Scultz, Manager, Virginia
Employment Commission, 100 Premier Place, Winchester , VA 22602; 540-722-3415;
{winchester@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
23) Capitol Area Training Consortium-Area 9, Rosalyn Key, Director, Capitol
Area Training Consortium, 5410 Williamsburg Rd., Sandston, VA 23150; 804-226-1941
; Fax: 804-236-0503; {key@co.henrico.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
24) Capitol Area Training Consortium- Area 9, Rick Bradley, Director,
Capitol Area Training Consortium, 7321 Whitepine Road, Richmond, VA 23237;
804-271-8510; Fax: 804-275-0270; {bra18@co.henrico.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
25) Richmond Career Advancement Center- Area 10, Donald Sandridge, Director,
Richmond Career Advancement Center, 201 West Broad St., Richmond, VA 23222;
804-780-4146; Fax: 804-780-6092; {sdandrid@tdc-usa.org};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
26) Virginia Employment Commission -Area 2, Roger Frye, Manager, 870 East
Main Street, P.O. Box 673, Wytheville, VA 24382; 540-288-4051; {www.vec.state.va.us}.
27) People Incorporated Area 2, Linda Matthews, Supervisor, People Incorporated,
1173 West Main Street, Abington, VA 24210; 540-623-9000; Fax: 540-628-2931;
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
28) Virginia Employment Commission Area 8, Dorothy Holcomb, Manager, Virginia
Employment Commission, P.O. Box 392, Farmville, VA 23901; 804- 392-8871;
Fax: 804- 392-1893; {holcomb@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
29) Virginia Employment Commission Area 8, Linda Danielle, Manager, South
Boston, 1438 Seymour Dr., South Boston, VA 24592; 804- 572-8270,8674;
Fax: 804- 572-3800; {ldanielle@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
30) Virginia Employment Commission Area 8, Dave West, Manager, Employment
Specialist, Virginia Workforce Center, P.O. Box 370, Charlotte Court House,
VA 23923; 804-542-5605; Fax: 804-392-8871; {dwest@charlottejobs.org};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
31) Virginia Employment Commission Area 1, Paul Street, Manager, Virginia
Employment Commission, P.O. Box 1850, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609; 540-964-7463;
Fax: 540-963-6207; {cedar@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
32) Virginia Employment Commission Area 1, Gary Hale, Manager, VA. Employment
Workforce Commission Center, P.O. Box 660, Norton, VA 24273; 540-679-9413,9416,9417;
Fax: 540-679-9203; {ghale@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
33) Virginia Employment Commission Area 3, W. Allen Downey, Manager, Virginia
Employment Commission, 106 North Maple Ave., Covington, VA 24426; 540-962-0983;
Fax: 504-962-8750; {covington@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
34) Virginia Employment Commission Area 4, Taylor Howell, Manager, P.O.
Box 351, 1909-A East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801; 540-434-2513;
Fax: 540-434-0803; {harrisonburg@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
35) Virginia Employment Commission Area 3, Francie Cumby, Manager, Franklin
Co. Workforce Development Consortium, 70 Wray Street, Rocky Mount, VA
24151; 540-483-0179; Fax: 540-483-1297; {fcumby@yahoo.com};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
36) Virginia Employment Commission Area 2, William Webb, Manager, 963
East Stuart Drive, P.O. Box 1398, Galax, VA 24333; 540-236-5105; Fax:
540-236-6119; {galax@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
37) Virginia Employment Commission, Mrs. Dean, Manager, Alexandria One
Stop Service Center, 5520 Cherokee Ave. Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22312;
703-813-1300; Fax: 703-813-1338; {alexandria@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us].
38) Virginia Employment Commission Area 11&12, Carla Leap, Director,
Arlington Employment Center, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400B, Arlington,
VA 22201; 703-228-1400; Fax: 703-228-1044; {dhs@co.arlington.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
39) Virginia Employment Commission Area 8, Sharon Dull, Manager, Box 191,
2164 E. Midland Trail, Buena Vista, VA 24416; 540-261-2188; Fax: 540-260-1714;
{buenavista@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vaworkforce.com}; {www.vec.state.va.us}.
40) Virginia Employment Commission Area 6, Don Martin, Manager, Workforce
Today, 400 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 804-984-7630; {charlottesville@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
41) Goodwill Industries of the Valley, Inc.- Area 2, Linda Matthews, Supervisor,
270 West Main Street, Suite 4, Christiansburg, VA 24073; 540-381-0838;
Fax: 540-381-1257; {www.vec.state.va.us}.
42) Virginia Employment Commission Area 4, Linda Broughman, Manager, P.O.
Box 240, 2631 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville , VA 22939; 540-332-7750;
Fax: 540-332-7764; {fishersville@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
43) Virginia Workforce Center Area 8, Carolyn Leslie, Manager, 910 N.
Mecklenburg Ave., P.O. Box 485, South Hill, VA 23970; 804- 447-7103; Fax:
804-447- 5842; {cleslie@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
Virginia Employment Commission Area 3, Bruce Johannaessen, Manager, Virginia
Employment Commission, 5060 Valley View Blvd., Roanoke, VA 24012; 540-561-7480,7525;
Fax: 540-561-6672; {roanoke@vec.state.va.us};
{www.vec.state.va.us}.
Opportunities
for the Blind
Opportunities for the Blind is an organization that helps blind individuals
achieve their career goals. Financial assistance is offered to legally
blind U.S. citizens of working age to assist with career development.
Categories of funding include: scholarships and training, self-employment
projects, special equipment, and job-related services. All prospective
applicants must first call the toll-free number listed below, between
8am and 4pm EST (Mon-Fri) to schedule an eligibility interview by phone.
Contact Opportunities for the Blind, P.O. Box 510, Leonardtown, MD 20650;
800-884-1990; {E-mail: oppblind@yahoo.com};
{www300.us.hsanet.net/oppblind/index.htm}.
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Money
for College for Navy Personnel
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is a nonprofit, charitable organization
that provides financial, educational, and other assistance to members
of the Naval Services of the United States, and their eligible family
members and survivors, when in need. To do this, counseling, loans, grants,
various services, and referral to other community resources are available.
There are no fees for such help. At the request of the Department of the
Navy, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has agreed to administer the
Pentagon Assistance Fund, designed to provide financial assistance to
the families of Navy personnel killed during the September 11th terrorist
attack on the Pentagon. Primary emphasis will be given to ensuring that,
as their needs require, all dependent children and spouses will have the
opportunity to complete their college education. Contact NMCRS Headquarters,
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 801 N. Randolph Street, Suite 1228,
Arlington, VA 22203-1978; 703-696-4904.
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Money
for College for Surviving Children
The Citigroup Relief Fund was established to provide scholarships for
the children of those that died or were disabled in the September 11th
attacks. Individual scholarship amounts are based on financial need and
funds availability. Funds may only be used for an accredited two or four-year
college or university and may be renewable for up to three years. Contact
Citigroup Relief Fund, 850 Third Ave., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10043;
888-441-CITI (toll-free); 212-793-5942; {E-mail citigrouprelieffund@citi.com};
{www.citigroup.com/citigroup/relieffund/}.
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Education
Fund to Benefit Victims' Children
Nokia, in close cooperation with the International Youth Foundation, has
established a new global fund for the college education needs of children
who have lost a parent in the unfortunate tragedies in the United States
on September 11th. Nokia's intent is to ensure a long-term impact by providing
younger generations with the resources they need to succeed. Respective
universities and colleges will do the selections of the students eligible
for the scholarships. Contact: Nokia Corporate Communications, Megan Matthews,
Phone: 972-894-4267, E-mail: communication.corp@nokia.com
International Youth Foundation, 32 South Street, Suite 500, Baltimore,
MD 21202, Phone: 410-951-1500, Fax: 410-347-1188, E-mail: youth@iyfnet.org,
www.iyfnet.org
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$2,500
in Scholarship Money for Victims' Children
Major power companies across the U.S. and beyond have come together to
establish The Power of America Fund. The object of the fund is to make
sure that the dependents left behind are not cut off from the opportunity
for a college education due to the death of their parent. The fund is
coordinated thru the Scholarship & Recognition Program and administered
by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, NJ. This is a one-time
scholarship of $2,500.00 and is provided upon enrollment at an accredited
American Institution of Higher Education. Contact {www.powerofamerica.org}.
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Law
Firm Offers Scholarship at NYU
The Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Scholarship Fund at New York University
has been established to help provide for the children of the firefighters,
police officers and emergency medical services personnel who lost their
lives responding to the World Trade Center Tragedy. The scholarship fund
will be used to provide full tuition, room, and board at NYU. Eligibility
will be determined by NYU in consultation with the New York City Police
Department, the Fire Department of New York and the port Authority of
New York and New Jersey. This scholarship is not limited to New York City
residents. Contact New York University, Wachtell, Lipton Scholarship Fund,
25 West 4th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10012; Contact: John Beckman;
Assistant Vice President; Office of Public Affairs; 212-998-6848; {E-mail:
jhb5@is6.nyu.edu}; {www.nyu.edu/publicaffaires/index.html}.
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Scholarships
and Other Support for Families of Fallen Firefighters
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has developed and expanded
programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers.
In response to our national tragedy, the Foundation is working with FEMA
and USFA to ensure that all necessary support systems are in place to
best meet the needs of the fire service family. Programs include the Survivor
Support Network, National Scholarship programs and a newsletter for survivors.
Contact National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498, Emmitsburg,
MD 21727; 301-447-1365; Fax: 301-447-1645; {Email: firehero@erols.com}:
{www.firehero.org}.
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Money
for College for Children Who Have Lost a Parent in the Line of Duty
The Silver Shield Foundation assists the funding of education for children
who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Surviving dependents of New
York City police officers and firefighters; New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
state troopers and members of other law enforcement agencies with a fifty
mile radius of Manhattan are eligible for these benefits. Contact The
Silver Shield Foundation, 420 Lexington Avenue #2320, New York, NY 10170;
212-499-0866; Fax: 212-499-9075; {E-Mail: silvershield@changingourworld.com};
{www.silvershieldfoundation.org/}.
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Scholarship
Money for Victims' Children
The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association is the nations oldest
and largest organization representing the electronic systems industry.
They have had an established scholarship program with the intent of strengthening
the relationship between electronic systems professionals and police and
fire officials by providing their sons and daughters with money for college.
In the wake of the terrorist attacks, they will expand this program to
include a scholarship fund dedicated for the children of the police and
firefighters who perished in the line of duty. Contact National Burglar
and Fire Alarm Association, 8300 Colesville Road #500, Silver Spring,
MD 20910; 301-585-1855; Fax: 301-585-1866; {E-Mail: staff@alarm.org};
{www.alarm.org/what_s_New/Hero_Scholarship/hero_scholarship.html}.
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Scholarship
Fund for Victims' Spouses and Children
The Points of Light Foundation and USA Weekend, in partnership with Citizens
Scholarship Fund of America, initiated the Make a Difference Day Scholarship
Fund in response to the September 11th tragedy. The Fund will provide
post secondary education benefits to children and spouses of those killed
or disabled in the attack. Contact Make a Difference Day, Scholarship
Fund, Points of Light Foundation, 1400 I Street NW #800, Washington, DC
20005; 800-750-7653; {www.pointsoflight.org}.
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Scholarships
For Victims' Children or Those Disabled
The Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America is a joint venture of
several non profits to provide college assistance to children, spouses,
and those permanently disabled due to the terrorists attacks. This fund
is also open to airline employees, passengers, relief workers, fire fighters,
police officers, and others effected by the disaster. For more information
contact Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, 1505 Riverview Rd.,
P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082; 800-335-1102: {www.familiesoffreedom.org}.
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Education
Fund for Victims' Children
The Associated General Contractors of America Education and Research Foundation
has established a "Terrorist Victims Fund" to assist the children
of those killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States.
The purpose of the fund is to help offset educational expenses incurred
by the loss of income from a family member who perished in these attacks.
Disbursements of the fund will give preference to children of craft and
management employees of construction firms. Contact Associated General
Contractors of America, 333 John Carlyle Street #200, Alexandria, VA 22314;
Contact: Shannon Knutti; 703-837-5346; {Email: knuttis@agc.org};
703-548-3118; Fax: 703-548-3119; {E-Mail: info@agc.org};
{www.agc.org}.
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Free
Groceries and Job Training for DC Residents
Community Family Life Services is a non-profit inclusive Christian organization
that facilitates personal growth, independence and integration into the
community for the homeless and low-income families and individuals, regardless
of their faith. Services include a weekly distribution of groceries; job
training, referrals, and employment; and counseling to help the unemployed,
poor, and homeless find and keep good jobs. Those enrolled in the job
training programs receive weekly stipends. Contact Community Family Life
Services, 305 E. Street N.W., Washington, DC 20001; 202-347-0511; {www.cfls.1.org}.
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Free
Job Training and Employment Services
Goodwill Industries runs the EmployAbility Institute, a one-stop career
center offering free education, job training and employment services.
The Institute has counselors on staff to assist with career planning,
resume writing, and interview preparation. Contact Goodwill Industries,
2835 Route 73, Maple Shade, NJ 08052; 856-439-0200; {www.goodwillnj.org}.
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Scholarship
Fund for Victims' Families
Power companies across the US and the World have come together to establish
the Power of America Fund to ensure future educational assistance to the
surviving dependents of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
The fund will be administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton,
NJ. Contact Power of America Fund, 1055 St. Charles Avenue #100, New Orleans,
LA 70130; 877-285-2006; {www.powerofamerica.org}.
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350
Colleges You Can Go To For Free
Believe it or not, more than 350 colleges and universities all across
the country have special programs for seniors who are interested in going
back to school. This often means free or low-cost tuition, discounts on
fees and books, and even special deals on housing, if you feel like living
in a dorm and blasting your Benny Goodman records to all hours of the
night! Anyone interested should contact the school they wish to attend
to find out how to apply for a discount or waiver. Some limitations and
restrictions may apply, such as residency and space availability.
Tuition and basic fees are based on the lowest fees (in-state, in-district,
in-county, non-degree seeking, undergraduate etc.). Special fees may apply
to some classes. Generally, lab, books and materials are additional, and
vary depending upon class. Some other additional fees include parking,
health insurance, and a fee for degree seeking and graduate students.
An interested individual should contact the school they wish to attend
to find out how to apply for a discount or waiver. Qualifications vary
from school to school. Some limitations and restrictions apply such as
an income limit, residency, and space availability.
Scroll down to see the opportunities in your state.
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Alabama
•Gadsden State Community College, Admissions, P.O. Box 227, Gadsden,
AL 35902-0227, 205-549-8201, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: yes
•Jefferson State Community College, Admissions, 2601 Carson Rd.,
Birmingham, AL 35215-3098, 205-853-1200, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: $4 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Livingston University, Station 2, Livingston, AL 35470, 205-652-3400,
Minimum Age: 55, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $15 one time application fee,
Credit: no
•University of Montevallo, Station 6030, Montevallo, AL 35115, 205-665-6065,
800-292-4349, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $15 per class,
Credit: no
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Alaska
•Prince William Sound Community College, P.O. Box 97, Valdez, AK
99686, 907-835-2678, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $2.50
for 1-3 credit hours; $5 for 4-5 credit hours;, $25 for 7+ credit hours,
Credit: yes
•University of Alaska/ Anchorage, Enrollment Services, 3211 Providence
Dr., Anchorage, AK 99508, 907-786-1525, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: $45 for 3 credit hours; $57 for 6 credit hours, Credit: yes
•University of Alaska/ Fairbanks, Admissions and Records, P.O. Box
757640, Fairbanks, AK 99775-0060, 907-474-7821, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: $25 for 3 credit hours; $155 for 12 credit hours; parking
and health insurance can be waived if not needed, Credit: yes
•University of Alaska/ Southeast, 11120 Glacier Hwy., Juneau, AK
99801, 907-465-6457, Minimum, Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $5 for
1 credit hour; $8 for 2 credit hours; $17 for, 3+ credit hours, Credit:
yes
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Arizona
•Arizona Western College, P.O. Box 929, Yuma, AZ 85366-0929, 602-726-1050,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $16 per credit hour, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Central Arizona College, Student Records, 8470 North Overfield Rd.,
Coolidge, AZ 85228, 520, 426-4444, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $18 per credit
hour with the 6th, 16th, 17th and 18th free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
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Arkansas
•Arkansas State University, Admissions, P.O. Box 1630, State University,
Jonesboro, AR 72467-1630, 800-382-3030, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: $4 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Arkansas State University: Beebe Branch, P.O. Drawer H, Beebe, AR
72012, 501-882-6452, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none
(auto sticker $5), Credit: yes
•Arkansas Tech University, Admissions, Russelville, AR 72801-2222,
501-968-0343, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•East Arkansas Community College, 1700 Newcastle Rd., Forest City,
AR 72335-9598, 501-633-4480, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
$3 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Garland County Community College, 101 College Dr., Hot Springs,
AR 71913, 501-767-9371, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $10
per session, Credit: yes
•Henderson State University, Registrar, P.O. Box 7534, Arkadelphia,
AR 71999-7534, 501-203-5000, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
$36 for 3 credit hours, Credit: yes
•Northern Arkansas Community College, Pioneer Ridge, Harrison, AR
72601, 501-743-3000, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Phillips County Community College, Campus Dr., P.O. Box 785, Helena,
AR 72342, 501-338-6474, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
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California
•California State University - Sacramento, Re-Entry Services, 6000
J St., Sacramento, CA 95819-6048, 916-278-6750, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
$3 per session, Basic Fees: none (students receive free public transportation
in the Sacramento area), Credit: yes
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Colorado
•Adams State College, Alamosa, CO 81102, 719-589-7712, Minimum Age:
65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Colorado Mountain College: Alpine Campus, 1330 Bob Adams Dr., Steamboat
Springs, CO 80487, 970-870-4444, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: 50% off (regular
tuition $32 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $50 for 0-9 credit hours; $65
for 12+ credit hours, Credit: yes
•Colorado State University, Admissions, Ft. Collins, CO 80523, 970-491-6909,
Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Metropolitan State College of Denver, Adult Learning Services, P.O.
Box 173362, Denver, CO 80217, 303-556-8342, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•University of Colorado, Boulder, Regent Administrative Center 125,
Office of Admissions, Campus Box 6, Boulder, CO 80309, 303-492-6301, Minimum
Age: 55, Tuition: member of alumni $5 per session; non-alumni member $15
per session, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•University of Colorado at Denver, P.O. Box 173364, Campus Box 146,
Denver, CO 80217-3364, 303-556-2400, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: no
•University of Northern Colorado, Admissions, Greeley, CO 80639,
970-351-2881, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
no
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Connecticut
•Asnuntuck Community College, Admissions, 170 Elm St., Enfield, CT
06082, 203-253-3043, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none
(lab fee also waived), Credit: yes
•Central Connecticut State University, Admissions Office, 1615 Stanley
St., New Britain, CT 06050, 860-832-3200, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: $37 per semester, Credit: yes
•Eastern Connecticut State University, Registrar, 83 Windham St.,
Willimantic, CT 06226, 203-465-5389, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: $12 per credit hour for part-time, Credit: yes
•University of Connecticut, Storrs, 2131 Hillside Rd., Storrs, CT
06269-3088, 203-486-3137, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
$222 full-time per semester, Credit: yes
•University of Hartford, Adult Services, 200 Bloomfield Ave., West
Hartford, CT 06117-0395, 203-768-4457, Minimum Age: 70, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: $30 per semester (1 class limit), Credit: no
•Western Connecticut State University, Office of Continuing Education,
181 White St., Danbury, CT 06810, 203-837-8230, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition:
$10 per semester (non-credit $10 per class), Basic Fees: Part-time none
(full-time varies), Credit: yes
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Delaware
•Delaware State College, Admissions, 1200 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover,
DE 19901-2277, 302-739-4917, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
$25 per semester, Credit: yes
•Delaware Technical and Community College: Jack F. Owens Campus,
P.O. Box 610, Georgetown,, DE 19947, 302-856-5400, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Delaware Technical and Community College: Stanton/Wilmington Campus,
333 Shipley St., Wilmington, DE 19801, 302-571-5343, Minimum Age: 60,
Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Delaware Technical and Community College: Terry Campus, 1832 North
Dupont Parkway, Dover, DE 19901, 302-741-2700, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
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District
of Columbia
•University of the District of Columbia, 1100 Harvard St., Room 114,
Washington, DC 20008
202-274-5010, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free (50% off if going for a degree),
Basic Fees: $20 per semester, Credit: yes
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Florida
•Broward Community College, Ft. Lauderdale, Registration, 225 E.
Lasolas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, 305-761-7465, Minimum Age: 65,
Tuition: free, Basic Fees: the school will cover up to $181.50 of basic
fees, Credit: yes
•Florida Atlantic University, 500 Northwest 20th St., Boca Raton,
FL 33431-0991, 407-367-3294, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: no
•Florida International University, University Park, Miami, FL 33199,
305-348-2363, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
no
•Florida State University, 2249 University Ct., Tallahassee, FL 32306-1009,
850-644-6200, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
no
•Santa Fe Community College, P.O. Box 1530, 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville,
FL 32602, 352-395-5443, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•University of Central Florida, P.O. Box 160111, Orlando, FL 32816-0111,
407-823-3000, Minimum, Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
no
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Georgia
•Albany State College, 504 College Dr., Albany, GA 31705, 912-430-4650,
Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $10 per session, Credit: yes
•Armstrong State College, 11935 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31419,
800-633-2349, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $10 per session,
Credit: yes
•Athens Area Technical Institute, US Highway 29 North, Athens, GA
30610-3099, 706-542-8050, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
$12.50 per quarter, Credit: yes
•Bainbridge College, 2500 E. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA 31717,
912-248-2500, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Brunswick College, Admissions, 3700 Altama Ave., Brunswick, GA 31520-3644,
912-264-7253, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Clayton State College, Admissions/Registrar, P.O. Box 285, Morrow,
GA 30260, 770-961-3400, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Columbus College, 4225 University Ave., Columbus, GA 31907-5645,
706-568-2035, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Georgia College, Admissions and Records, Campus Box 023, Milledgeville,
GA 31061, 912-453-5004, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Georgia Southern University, Admissions, Landrum Box 8024, Statesboro,
GA 30460-8024, 912-681-5531, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: yes
•Georgia Southwestern College, 800 Wheatly St., Americus, GA 31709-4693,
912-928-1273, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Georgia State University, P.O. Box 4009, Atlanta, GA 30302-4009,
404-651-2365, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $82 per quarter,
Credit: yes
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Hawaii
•University of Hawaii: Hawaii Community College, 200 West Kawili
St., Hilo, HI 96720, 808-933-3611, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free (no
summer classes), Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•University of Hawaii: Honolulu Community College, 874 Dillingham
Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96817, 808-845-9129, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: $10 per semester, Credit: yes
•University of Hawaii: Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond
Head Rd., Honolulu, HI 96816
808-734-9559, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $10 per semester,
Credit: yes
•University of Hawaii: Kauai Community College, 3-1901 Kaomualii
Hwy., Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-8212, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•University of Hawaii: Leeward Community College, 96-045 Ala Ike,
Pearl City, HI 96782, 808-455-0217, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: yes
•University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2600 Campus Rd., Honolulu, HI 96822,
808-956-8975, Minimum, Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•University of Hawaii: Maui Community College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave.,
Kahului, HI 96732, 808-244-9181, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: $4 per session plus .50 cents per credit hour, Credit: yes
•University of Hawaii: Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala
Rd., Kaneohe, HI 96744, 808-235-7432, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
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Idaho
•Boise State University, 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID 83725, 800-824-7017,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $5 per credit hour, Basic Fees: $20 per semester,
Credit: yes
•College of Southern Idaho, Admissions, P.O. Box 1238, Twin Falls,
ID 83303-1238, 208-733-9554, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: yes
•Idaho State University, Enrollment Planning, Campus Box 8054, Pocatello,
ID 83209, 208-236-2123, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $5 per credit hour,
Basic Fees: $20 per semester, Credit: yes
•Lewis Clark State College, 500 Eighth Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501,
208-799-5272, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $5 per credit hour, Basic Fees:
$20 per semester, Credit: yes
•North Idaho College, Business Office, 1000 West Garden Ave., Coeur
d'Alene, ID 83814, 208-769-3311, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 50% off (regular
tuition $50 per credit hour), Basic Fees:, $130 full-time, Credit: yes
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Illinois
•Belleville Area College, 2500 Carlyle Rd., Belleville, IL 62221,
618-235-2700, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $35 per credit hour, Basic Fees:
$10 one time application fee, Credit: yes
•Chicago State University, 95th St. and King Dr., Chicago, IL 60628,
312-995-2513, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free (income limitation of $12,000
annually), Basic Fees: none (lab also waived), Credit: yes
•College of Du Page, 22nd St. and Lambert Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137,
708-858-2800 ext. 2482, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $3.45 per credit hour,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Illinois State University, Adult Services, Campus Box 2200, Normal,
IL 61790-2200, 309-438-2181, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: no
•Northern Illinois University, Office of Admissions, 101 Williston
Hall, Dekalb, IL 60115-2857, 815-753-0446, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free
(income limitation of $14,000 annually), Basic Fees: $20-$40 per session,
Credit: yes
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Indiana
•Ball State University, Office of Admission, Lucina Hall, Muncie,
IN 47306, 317-285-8300, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 50% off (regular tuition
$478 for 0-3 credit hours; $638 for 4-5 credit hours; $1008 for 6-8 credit
hours), Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Indiana University at Kokomo, P.O. Box 9003, Kokomo, IN 46904-9003,
317-453-2000, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 50% off up to 9 hours (regular
tuition $83.30-87.05 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $15 maximum activity
fee plus $2 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne, Financial Aid,
2101 Coliseum Blvd., East, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, 219-481-6820, Minimum
Age: 60, Tuition: 50% off (regular tuition $80.25 per credit hour), Basic
Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Rd., New Albany, IN
47150, 812-941-2212, ext. 2335, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 50% off up to
9 hours (regular tuition $87.05 per credit hour), Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd., Evansville,
IN 47712, 812-464-1765, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $5 per class, Basic
Fees: $10 ID fee per session, Credit: yes
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Iowa
•Clinton Community College, Enrollment Services, 1000 Lincoln Blvd.,
Clinton, IA 52732-6299, 319-242-6841, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $3.65
per semester hour, Basic Fees: $5.50 per hour, Credit: yes
•Des Moines Area Community College, Records and Services, 2006 South
Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50021, 515-964-6241, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Indian Hills Community College, Admissions, 525 Grandview St., Ottumwa,
IA 52501, 515-683-5111, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: 50% off (regular tuition
$40 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $4.50 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Iowa Western Community College, Business, 923 East Washington St.,
Clarinda, IA 51632, 712-542-5117, Minimum Age: 55, Tuition: $22 per credit
hour (3 credit hour limit per semester), Basic Fees: $15 one time application
fee plus $6 per credit hour, Credit: yes
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Kansas
•Allen County Community College, 1801 North Cottonwood St., Iola,
KS 66749, 316-365-5116, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $28 per credit hour
(book rental and fees are free), Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Barton County Community College, Registrar, Rt. 3, Box 1362, Great
Bend, KS 67530-9283, 316-792-2701 ext. 215, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition:
free (must be resident of Colorado), Basic Fees: $10 per credit hour,
Credit: yes
•Butler County Community College, 901 South Haverhill Rd., Eldorado,
KS 67042, 316-321-2222, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $10
per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Cloud County Community College, 221 Campus Dr., P.O. Box 1002, Concordia,
KS 66901-1002, 913-234-1435, Minimum Age: 55, Tuition: $24 per credit
hour (fee will increase this fall), Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Coffeyville Community College, 400 West 11th, Coffeyville, KS 67337,
316-251-7700, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $10 per credit
hour, Credit: yes
•Emporia State University, Admissions, 1200 Commercial, Emporia,
KS 66801-5087, 316-341-5465, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: no
•Fort Hays State University, 600 Park St., Hays, KS 67601-4099, 913-628-4222,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Garden City Community College, Dean of Admissions, 801 Campus Dr.,
Garden City, KS 67846, 316-276-7611, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: $7 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Hutchinson Community College, 1300 North Plum St., Hutchinson, KS
67501, 316-665-3535, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $21 per credit hour, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: yes
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Kentucky
•Ashland Community College, 1400 College Dr., Ashland, KY 41101,
606-329-2999, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Eastern Kentucky University, Coates Box 2A, 203 Jones Building,
Richmond, KY 40475-3101, 606-622-2106, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Elizabethtown Community College, 600 College Street Rd., Elizabethtown,
KY 42701, 502-769-1632, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Lexington Community College, 203 Oswald Building, Cooper Dr., Lexington,
KY 40506-0235, 606-257-4872, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: yes
•Madisonville Community College, 2000 College Dr., Madisonville,
KY 42431, 502-821-2250, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Maysville Community College, 1755 US 68, Maysville, KY 41056, 606-759-7141,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Morehead State University, 306 Howell McDowell, Morehead, KY 40351,
606-783-2000, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Murray State University, Bursars Office, P.O. Box 9, Murray, KY
42071-0009, 502-762-3741, 800-272-4678, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Northern Kentucky University, Office of Admissions, Highland Heights,
KY 41099-7010, 606-572-5220, 800-637-9948, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•University of Kentucky, 100 Funkhouser Bldg., Lexington, KY 40506-0054,
606-257-2000, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•University of Louisville, Admission AO, University of Louisville,
Louisville, KY 40292, 502-852-6531, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free (10%
off non-academic), Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
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Louisiana
•Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119,
504-483-4114, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 3 credit hours free per semester,
Basic Fees: $15 per semester, Credit: yes
•Grambling State University, P.O. Box 864, Grambling, LA 71245, 318-274-2435,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $15 per semester, Credit:
yes
•Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College,
Records and Registration, 112, Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803,
504-388-1175, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Louisiana State University at Alexandria, Financial Aid, 8100 Highway
71 South, Alexandria, LA 71302-9633, 318-473-6423, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, Office of Admissions,
Room 110 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, 504-388-1175, Minimum
Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Louisiana State University at Eunice, P.O. Box 1129, Eunice, LA
70535, 318-457-7311, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $10 per
semester, Credit: yes
•Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Admissions and Records,
One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115, 318-797-5207, Minimum Age:
65, Tuition: free; one time application fee of $5, Basic Fees: $50 for
part-time; $65 for full-time, Credit: yes
•Louisiana Tech University, P.O. Box 3178, Tech Station, Ruston,
LA 71272, 318-257-3036, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: 1 class per quarter
free, Basic Fees: $35 per quarter, Credit: yes
•McNeese State University, P.O. Box 92495, Lake Charles, LA 70609,
318-475-5000, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 3 credit hours free per semester,
Basic Fees: $10 per semester, Credit: yes
•Nicholls State University, P.O. Box 2004, College Station, Thibodaux,
LA 70310, 504-448-4139, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 3 credit hours free
per semester, Basic Fees: $10 per semester, Credit: yes
•Northeast Louisiana University, Student Affairs, Office of the Registrar,
Monroe, LA 71209-1110, 318-342-5252, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 3 credit
hours free per semester, Basic Fees: $15 per semester, Credit: yes
•Northwestern State University, Fiscal Affairs, Cashier Section,
Natchitoches, LA 71497, 318-357-4503, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 3 credit
hours free per semester, Basic Fees: $5 one time application fee, Credit:
yes
•Southeastern Louisiana University, Enrollment Services, P.O. Drawer
752, Hammond, LA 70402-0752, 504-549-2123, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 3
credit hours free per semester, Basic Fees: $10 per semester, Credit:
yes
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Maine
•University of Maine, Admissions, 7513 W. Chadbourne Hall, Orono,
ME 04469, 207-581-1561, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $9
for 3 credit hours; $246.50 for 12 credit hours, Credit: yes
•University of Maine at Augusta, Admissions, 46 University Dr., Augusta,
ME 04330, 207-621-3000, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $4.50
per credit hour, Credit: yes
•University of Maine at Farmington, 102 Main St., Farmington, ME
04938, 207-778-7052, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: no reduced rate; case by
case basis, Basic Fees: case by case basis, Credit: yes
•University of Maine at Fort Kent, Admissions, 25 Pleasant St., Fort
Kent, ME 04743, 207-834-7500, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free (2 course
limit), Basic Fees: $20 for 6 credit hours, Credit: yes
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Maryland
•Alleghany Community College, Continuing Education, Willow Brook
Rd., Cumberland, MD 21502, 301-724-7700, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free
(non-academic only), Basic Fees: up to $3 per course, Credit: no
•Baltimore City Community College, Registration, 2901 Liberty Heights
Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215
410-462-8300, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $20 per credit
hour (non-credit $10 per course), Credit: yes
•Bowie State University, Human Resources, 14000 Jericho Park Rd.,
Bowie, MD 20715, 301-464-6515, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
$83.50 for 0-11 credit hours; $369 for 12+ credit hours, Credit: yes
•Coppin State College, Human Resources, 2500 W. North Ave., Baltimore,
MD 21216, 410-383-5990, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: part-time
$47 plus $8 per credit hour; $333 for 12 credit hours, Credit: yes
•Frostburg State University, Admissions, Frostburg, MD 21532-1099,
687-680-4201, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free (3 course limit), Basic Fees:
9 credit hours approximately $115, Credit: yes
•Salisbury State University, Human Resources, Camden and College
Avenues, Salisbury, MD 21801-6862, 410-543-6035, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
free (2 course limit), Basic Fees: 6 credit, hours approximately $18,
Credit: yes
•St. Mary's College of Maryland, Admission, St. Mary's City, MD 20686,
301-862-0292, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free; apply for waiver, Basic
Fees: $230 for 9-11 credit hours if space available, Credit: yes
•University of Maryland - College Park, Golden ID Program, College
Park, MD 20742,m 301-314-8237, Minimum Age: 65 (60 if employed less than
20 hours per week), Tuition: $103.50 per semester (3 class limit per semester),
Basic Fees: $30 one time application fee, Credit: yes
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Massachusetts
•Berkshire Community College, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MA 01201,
413-499-4660, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $25 per credit
hour, Credit: yes
•Boston University, 881 Commonwealth Ave., 6th Floor, Boston, MA
02215, 617-353-2300, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $20 per course, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: no
•Bridgewater State College, Gates House, Bridgewater, MA 02325, 508-697-1237,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 50% off regular fee, Basic Fees: $201.42 for
3 credit hours; $491.25 for 12 credit hours, Credit: yes
•Briston Community College, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, MA 02720,
508-678-2811, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $42 for 3 credit hours, $55 for
4 credit hours, Basic Fees: none
Credit: yes
•Bunker Hill Community College, 250 New Rutherford Ave., Boston,
MA 02129-2991, 617-228-2000, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
$35 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Cape Cod Community College, Rt. 132, West Barnstable, MA 02668-1599,
508-362-2131, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 50% off fees; apply for waiver,
Basic Fees: $138 for 3 credit hours, Credit: yes
•Salem State College, 352 Lafayette St., Salem, MA 01970, 508-741-6200,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $41-60 per credit, Basic Fees: $61 per credit
hour; full-time $743.50, Credit: yes
•North Adams State College, Admissions, Church St., North Adams,
MA 01247, 413-662-5000, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
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Michigan
•Alpena Community College, 666 Johnson St., Alpena, MI 49707, 517-356-9021,
Minimum Age: 60, Basic Fees: $10 per session plus $6 per credit hour,
Tuition: free, Credit: yes
•Central Michigan University, Admissions, 105 Warriner Hall, Mount
Pleasant, MI 48859, 517-774-3076, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: no
•Charles Stewart Mott Community College, 4503 East Court St., Flint,
MI 48503, 810-762-0200, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free (50% off non-academic),
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Delta College, Admissions, University Center, MI 48710, 517-686-9092,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 50% off (regular tuition $65 per credit hour),
Basic Fees: $25 per session, Credit: yes
•Glen Oaks Community College, 62249 Shimmel Rd., Centreville, MI
49032, 616-467-9945, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: based on context hours,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Macomb Community College, 2800 College Dr., SW, Sidney, MI 48885-0300,
517-328-2111 ext. 215, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: in-district 50% off tuition;
out-of-district $22 per credit hour, Basic Fees: $1.50 per credit hour,
Credit: yes
•Oakland Community College, District Office, George AB, Administration
Center, 2480 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-2266, 810-540-1567,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 20% off (regular tuition $47 per credit hour),
Basic Fees: $35 per session, Credit: yes
•Wayne State University, Office of Undergraduate Admission, Detroit,
MI 48202, 313-577-3577, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 50% off (regular tuition
$98 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $70 per semester, Credit: yes
•Western Michigan University, Office of Admission and Orientation,
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5120, 616-387-2000, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 515 East Jefferson, 1220 Student
Activities, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1316, 313-764-7433, Minimum Age: 65,
Tuition: 50% off (regular tuition full-time $2,500), Basic Fees: $87 per
term, Credit: yes
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Minnesota
•Anoka-Ramsey Community College, 11200 Mississippi Blvd., NW, Coon
Rapids, MN 55433, 612-427-2600, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $10 per credit
hour, Basic Fees: $15 per session plus $1 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Austin Community College, 1600 Eighth Ave., NW, Austin, MN 55912,
507-433-0535, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $6 per credit hour, Basic Fees:
0-7 credit hours free; 8+ credit hours $15 plus, $2 per credit hour, Credit:
yes
•Bemidji State University, 1500 Birchmont Dr., NE, Bemidji, MN 56601,
218-755-2040, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $10 per credit hour, Basic Fees:
$15 per session, Credit: yes
•Brainerd Community College, 501 West College Dr., Brainerd, MN 56401,
218-828-2508, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $10 per credit hour, Basic Fees:
$15 per session plus $2 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Fergus Falls Community College, 1414 College Way, Fergus Falls,
MN 56537, 218-739-7501, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $6 per credit hour,
Basic Fees: 0-7 credit hours free; 8+ credit hours $15 plus $3 per credit
hour, Credit: yes
•Hibbing Community College, 1515 East 25th St., Hibbing, MN 55746,
218-262-6700, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $6 per credit hour, Basic Fees:
0-7 credit hours free; 8+ credit hours $15 plus $2 per credit hour, Credit:
yes
•Minnesota Universities - Twin Cities, Room 240, Pillsbury Dr., SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455, 800-752-1000, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $6 per
credit hour, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
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Mississippi
•Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Financial Aid Office, P.O. Box
649, Wesson, MS 39191, 601-643-8307, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Delta State University, Registrar, Cleveland, MS 38733, 601-846-4656,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $10 for 1 course up to 3 credit hours, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: yes
•East Central Community College, Admissions, Decatur, MS 39327, 601-635-2111,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Holmes Community College, P.O. Box 369, Goodman, MS 39079, 601-472-2312,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Itawamba Community College, Admissions, 602 W. Hill St., Fulton,
MS 38843, 601-862-3101, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Jones County Junior College, Guidance Office, 900 South Court St.,
Ellisville, MS 39437, 601-477-4025, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Meridian Community College, 910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307,
601-483-8241, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $2.50 per class, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College: Jackson County Campus,
Business Services, P.O. Box 100, Gautier, MS 39553, 601-497-9602, Minimum
Age: 65 (62-64 also qualify if retired), Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
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Missouri
•Crowder College, 601 LaClede Ave., Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-3223,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $12 per credit hour, Credit:
yes
•East Central College, Registration, P.O. Box 529, Union, MO 63048,
314-583-5193, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Jefferson College, Continuing Education, 1000 Viking Dr., Hillsboro,
MO 63050, 314-789-3951, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 50% off (regular tuition
$38 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $1 for a, Lifetime Card, Credit: no
•Lincoln University, 820 Chestnut St., Jefferson City, MO 65102-0029,
314-681-5000, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $12 per course, Basic Fees: $17
per session, Credit: no
•Longview Community College, 500 Longview Rd., SW, Lee's Summit,
MO 64081, 816-672-2000, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Maple Woods Community College, Development Center, 2601 Northeast
Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO 64156, 816-437-3050, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Missouri Southern State College, Business Office, 3950 East Newman
Rd., Joplin, MO 64801-1595, 417-625-9300, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Missouri Western State College, 4525 Downs Dr., St. Joseph, MO 64507,
816-271-4200, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Moberly Area Community College, Financial Aid Office, College Ave.
and Rollins St., Moberly, MO 65270, 816-263-4110, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•St. Louis Community College, Office of Admission, 11333 Big Bend
Blvd., Kirkwood, MO 63122, 314-984-7601, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: 50%
off (regular tuition $40 per credit hour), Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
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Montana
•Dawson Community College, Business Office, 300 College Dr., Glendive,
MT 59330, 406-365-3396, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none
(most books can be borrowed), Credit: yes
•Flathead Valley Community College, 777 Grandview Dr., Kalispell,
MT 59901, 406-756-3846, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $30.25 per credit hour,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Fort Belknap College, P.O. Box 159, Harlem, MT 59526, 406-353-2607,
Minimum Age: 55 (must be a member of a federally recognized tribe), Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Fort Peck Community College, P.O. Box 398, Poplar, MT 59255, 406-768-5551,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $12 per credit hour, Credit:
yes
•Miles Community College, 2715 Dickinson St., Miles City, MT 59301,
406-232-3031, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology, 1300 West Park
St., Butte, MT 59701, 406-496-4178, 800-445-8324, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition:
apply for waiver, Basic Fees: $26.25 for 3 credit hours; $171 for 12 credit
hours, Credit: yes
•Northern Montana College, P.O. Box 7751, Havre, MT 59501, 406-265-3700,
Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $80.25 for 3 credit hours,
Credit: yes
•Western Montana College at the University of Montana, Continuing
Education, 710 South Atlantic, Dillon, MT 59725, 406-683-7537, Minimum
Age: 62, Tuition: 1 credit hour $20 and $3 for each additional credit
hour, Basic Fees: $30, Credit: yes
•University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, 406-243-0211, Minimum
Age: 62, Tuition: all state, supported costs waived; no discount on tuition,
Basic Fees: $30 one time fee, Credit: yes
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Nebraska
•Chadron State College, Admissions, 1000 Main St., Chadron, NE 69337,
308-432-6263, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: no discount on tuition, Basic
Fees: $35 for 3 credit hours, Credit: yes
•McNook Community College, Registrar, 1205 East Third St., McNook,
NE 69001, 308-345-6303, 800-348-5343, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Metropolita Community College, Student Accounts, P.O. Box 3777,
Omaha, NE 68103, 402-449-8418, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: 50% off (regular
tuition $23 per credit hour), Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Mid-Plains Community College, Accounting, 1101 Halligan Dr., North
Platte, NE 69101, 308-532-8740, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: $1.50 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Nebraska Indian Community College, Financial Aid Office, Mayce,
NE 42837, 402-878-2414, Minimum Age: 55, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $10
one time application fee, Credit: yes
•Southeast Community College: Beatrice Campus, Adult Education, Rt.
2, Box 35A, Beatrice, NE 68310, 402-228-3468, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition:
no discount on tuition (regular tuition $35.25 per credit hour), Basic
Fees: none, Credit: no
•Southeast Community College: Lincoln Campus, Cashier, 8800 O St.,
Lincoln, NE 68520, 402-437-2600, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: no discount
on tuition; cashier: 402-437-2558, Basic Fees: varies by class, Credit:
no
•Southeast Community College: Milford Campus, Student Accounts, Rt.
2, Box D, Milford, NE 68405, 402-761-2131, 800-999-7223, Minimum Age:
65, Tuition: no discount on tuition, Basic Fees: varies by class, Credit:
no
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Nevada
•Community College of Southern Nevada, 3200 East Cheyenne Ave., North
Las Vegas, NV 89030, 702-651-4060, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Northern Nevada Community College, 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV
89801, 702-738-8493, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., Reno, NV
89512, 702-673-7000, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•University of Nevada: Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas,
NV 89154-1021, 702-895-3011, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: yes
•University of Nevada: Reno, Records and Enrollment Services, Reno,
NV 89557, 702-784-6865, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: tuition waiver fall-spring,
50% off during summer, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Western Nevada Community College, 2201 West College Pkwy., Carson
City, NV 89703, 702-887-3138, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free spring and
fall only, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
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New
Hampshire
•New Hampshire Technical College: Berlin, 2020 Riverside Dr., Berlin,
NH 03570, 603-752-1113, 800-445-4525, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: $16 for 3 credit hours, Credit: yes
•New Hampshire Technical College: Claremont, One College Dr., Claremont,
NH 03743, 603-542-7744, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $10
per course, Credit: yes
•New Hampshire Technical College: Manchester, 1066 Front St., Manchester,
NH 03102, 603-668-6706, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•New Hampshire Technical College: Nashua, 505 Amherst St., Nashua,
NH 03063, 603-882-6923
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•New Hampshire Technical College: Stratham, Tech Dr. and Rt. 101,
277 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham, NH 03885, 603-772-1194, Minimum Age: 65,
Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•New Hampshire Technical Institute, Institute Dr., Concord, NH 03301-7412,
603-225-1800, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Notre Dame College, 2321 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03104, 603-669-4298,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free (2 course per semester limit - 6 courses
per year), Basic Fees: $60 per semester, Credit: yes
•Plymouth State College of the University System of New Hampshire,
Bursars, 17 High St., Plymouth, NH 03264-1600, 603-535-2237, Minimum Age:
65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $35 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•School for Lifelong Learning, Learner Services, NSNH, 125 N. State
St., Concord, NH 03301, 603-228-8300, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: $15 per session, Credit: yes
•University of New Hampshire at Manchester, 220 Hackett Hill Rd.,
Manchester, NH 03102, 603-668-0700, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free up
to 8 credit hours, 8 credit hours or 2 non-credit courses; no discount
if courses are being taken for economic gain; space available basis, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: yes
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New
Jersey
•Atlantic Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing,
NJ 08330, 609-343-4922, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $20
per session, Credit: yes
•Bergen Community College, Admissions and Registration, 400 Paramus
Rd., Paramus, NJ 07652, 201-447-7857, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $9.50
per credit hour, Basic Fees: $8.60 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ
07738, 908-842-1900, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $28 for
3 credit hours, Credit: yes
•Burlington County College, Admission, County Rt. 530, Pemberton,
NJ 08068, 609-894-9311, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $65 for 3 credit hours,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Camden County College, P.O. Box 200, Blackwood, NJ 08012, 609-227-7200,
Minimum Age: 62 (55 if unemployed), Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolf, NJ 07869,
201-328-5000, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $5 per credit hour, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: yes
•Essex County College, 303 University Ave., Newark, NJ 07102, 201-877-3100,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Rowan State College, Oak Hall, Glassboro, NJ 08028, 609-256-4200,
Minimum Age: 55, Tuition: free; space available basis, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
•Gloucester County College, Business Office, Tanyard Rd., Deptford
Township, RR #4, Box 203, Sewell Post Office, NJ 08080, 609-468-5000,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $5 per credit hour, Basic Fees: $10 per credit
hour, Credit: yes
•Jersey City State College, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., Bursars Office, Jersey
City, NJ 07305, 201-200-3234, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
$73.50 for 3 credit hours, Credit: yes
•Kean College of New Jersey, 1000 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083, 908-527-2195,
Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free; space available basis, Basic Fees: $60
for 3 credit hours, Credit: yes
•Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., Trenton,
NJ 08690-1099, 609-586-0505, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free; must be resident
of Mercer County, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Middlesex County College, 155 Mill Rd., P.O. Box 3050, Edison, NJ
08818, 808-906-2510, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: apply for waiver, Basic
Fees: $20 per semester plus $6 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Montclair State College, Normal Ave. and Valley Rd., Upper Montclair,
NJ 07043, 201-655-4136, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $25
per session, Credit: yes
•Ocean County College, College Dr., P.O. Box 2001, Toms River, NJ
08754, 908-255-0304, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $24 per credit hour, Basic
Fees: $15 per semester, Credit: yes
•Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, NJ
07430, 201-529-7700, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
•State University of New Jersey - Rutgers, Office of University Undergraduate
Admissions, Administrative Services Bldg., P.O. Box 2101, New Brunswick,
NJ 08903-2101, 908-445-3770, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: no
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New
Mexico
•Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis, NM 88101, 505-769-4025,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $13 first credit hour, $5 for each additional
credit hour, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•New Mexico State College at Carlsbad, 1500 University Dr., Calrsbad,
NM 88220, 505-885-8831, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $6 per credit hour,
Basic Fees: $10 one time admission fee, Credit: yes
•New Mexico State University, Registrars Office, Las Cruces, NM 88003,
505-646-3121, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $25 per hour; NM residents only
(6 credit hour limit in the fall), Basic Fees: $15 per semester for part-time
(full-time free), Credit: yes
•New Mexico State University at Alamogordo, Admissions, P.O. Box
477, Alamogordo, NM 88311, 505-439-3600, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $8
per credit hour for in-district, $13 per credit hour out-of-district,
Basic Fees: $10 one time admission fee (6 credit hour limit), Credit:
yes
•New Mexico State University at Grants, 1500 North Third St., Grants,
NM 87020, 505-287-7981, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $8 per credit hour,
Basic Fees: $10 one time application fee, Credit: yes
•University of New Mexico, Cashier, Student Services Center, Room
140, Albuquerque, NM 87131, 505-277-5363, 800-225-5866, Minimum Age: 65,
Tuition: $5 per credit hour (6 credit hour limit), Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
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New
York
•Adirondack Community College, Registrar, Bay Rd., Queensbury, NY
12804, 518-743-2264, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
•Broome Community College, Student Accounts, P.O. Box 1017, Binghamton,
NY 13902, 607-778-5000, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
•Cayuga County Community College, Records Office, 197 Franklin St.,
Auburn, NY 13021, 315-255-1743, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free; space
available basis, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•City University of New York: Baruch College, P.O. Box 279, 17 Lexington
Ave., New York, NY 10010, 212-802-2222, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: $52 per session, Credit: yes
•City University of New York: Bronx Community College, Bursars Office,
West 181st and University Ave., New York, NY 10453, 718-289-5100, Minimum
Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $52 per session, Credit: yes
•City University of New York: Brooklyn College, 1602 William James
Hall, 2900 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210, 718-951-5000, Minimum Age:
65, Tuition: $50 per session, Basic Fees: $50 per session, Credit: yes
•City University of New York: City College, Convent Ave. at 138th
St., New York, NY 10031, 212-650-6977, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: $52 per session, Credit: yes
•City University of New York: College of Staten Island, Registrar,
2800 Victory Blvd., Bldg. 2A-110, Staten Island, NY 10314, 718-982-2000,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $52 per session, Credit: yes
•City University of New York: Hostos Community College, Admissions,
500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451, 718-518-4444, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition:
$75 per semester, Basic Fees: $52 per session, Credit: yes
•City University of New York: Hunter College, Admissions, 695 Park
Ave., Room 203, North Bldg., New York, NY 10021, 212-772-4490, Minimum
Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $52 per session, Credit: yes
•City University of New York: Kingsborough Community College, 2001
Oriental Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11235, 718-368-5079, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: no registration fee, Credit: yes
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North
Carolina
•Alamance Community College, Student Services, P.O. Box 8000, Graham,
NC 27253, 910-578-2002, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Anson Community College, P.O. Box 126, Polkton, NC 28135, 704-272-7635,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $2 per quarter plus $5 per
credit hour, Credit: yes
•Appalachian State University, Cashier's Office, Administration Bldg.,
Boone, NC 28608, 704-262-2120, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free plus fees
(lab, etc.), Basic Fees: $117.50 for 3 credit hours; $235 for 6 credit
hours, Credit: yes
•Beaufort County Community College, P.O. Box 1069, Washington, NC
27889, 919-946-6194, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: maximum
$6 activity fee per semester, Credit: yes
•Bladen Community College, P.O. Box 266, Dublin, NC 28332, 910-862-2164,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Blue Ridge Community College, College Dr., Flat Rock, NC 28731,
704-692-3572, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $1.25 per quarter,
Credit: yes
•Brunswick Community College, P.O. Box 30, Supply, NC 28462, 910-754-6900,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $1.05 per quarter, Credit:
yes
•Cape Fear Community College, 411 North Front St., Wilmington, NC
28401-3993, 910-343-0481, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
$1 ID fee per semester, maximum $6 activity fee per semester, Credit:
yes
•Carteret Community College, 3505 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC
28557, 919-247-4142, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $3.25
for 3 credit hours, Credit: yes
•Catawba Valley Community College, 2550 Highway 70, SE, Hickory,
NC 28602, 704-327-7009, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $1.75
per quarter, Credit: yes
•North Carolina University - Raleigh, Adult Credit Program, Box 7401,
Raleigh, NC 27695-7401, 919-515-2434, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, CB# 2200, Jackson Hall,
Chapel Hill, NC 27599, 919-966-3621, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: $10 per semester, Credit: yes
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North
Dakota
•North Dakota State University, P.O. Box 5454, Admissions, Fargo,
ND 58105, 701-231-8643, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $20
per session, Credit: no
•North Dakota State University: Bottineau and Institute of Forestry,
First and Simrall Blvd., Bottineau, ND 58318, Minimum Age: 65, 701-228-2277,
Minimum Age: 55, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Standing Rock College, HCI Box 4, Fort Yates, ND 58538, 701-854-3861,
Tuition: free (tuition, books and fees all waived if you don't qualify
for Pell Grant), Basic Fees: none (see above), Credit: yes
•University of North Dakota: Lake Region, 1801 College Dr., North,
Devils Lake, ND 58301-1598, 701-662-1600, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•University of North Dakota: Williston, 1410 University Ave., Williston,
ND 58801, 701-774-4210, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $10
per credit hour, Credit: no
•Valley City State University, 101 College St., SE, Valley City,
ND 58072, 701-845-7990, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
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Ohio
•Belmont Technical College, 120 Fox Shannon Pl., St. Clarisville,
OH 43950, 614-695-9500, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Bowling Green State University, Department of Continuing Education,
McFall Center, 40 College Park, Bowling Green, OH 43403, 419-372-2086,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free; space available basis, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
•Bowling Green State University - Firelands College, 901 Rye Beach
Rd., Huron, OH 44839, 419-433-5560, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free; $10
registry fee, Basic Fees: $5 per semester, Credit: no
•Central Ohio Technical College, 1179 University Dr., Newark, OH
43055, 614-366-9222, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $5 per
credit hour, Credit: no
•Central State University, Registrar, 1400 Brush Row Rd., Wilberforce,
OH 45384, 513-376-6231, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
•Cuyahoga Community College District, Downtown Campus, Office of
Admissions, 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115, 216-987-4200,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001, 216-672-2444,
Minimum Age: 5O and retired or 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
no
•Ohio State University, Continuing Education, 152 Mount Hall, Columbus,
OH 43210, 614-292-8860, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
•University of Akron, 381 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH 44325-2001, 216-972-7100,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free (3 course limit), Basic Fees: none, Credit:
no
•University of Cincinnati, Office of Admission, P.O. Box 210091,
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0091, 513-556-1100, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•University of Toledo, Evening Session, University of Toledo, Toledo,
OH 43606-3398, 419-530-4137, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free (income limitation
of $50,000 annually), Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
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Oklahoma
•Cameron University, Business Office, 2800 West Fore Blvd., Lawton,
OK 73505, 405-581-2230, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
•Carl Albert State College, P.O. Box 1507 , South McLenna, Poteau,
OK 74953-5208, 918-647-1200, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: no
•Connors State College, Business Office, Rt. 1, Box 1000, Warner,
OK 74469, 918-463-6250, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
•Oklahoma Panhandle State University, P.O. Box 430, Goodwell, OK
73939, 405-349-2611, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free; space available basis
only, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Oklahoma State University, 104 Whitehurse, Stillwater, OK 74078,
405-744-6858, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
no
•University of Oklahoma, Office of Admissions, 1000 Asp Ave., Room
127, Norman, OK 73019, 405-325-2251, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: no
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Oregon
•Blue Mountain Community College, Continuing Education, P.O. Box
100, Pendleton, OR 97801, 503-276-1260, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $10
per credit hour, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Central Oregon Community College, Admissions, 2600 Northwest College
Way, Bend, OR 97701, 541-382-6112, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: 25% off (regular
tuition $32 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $1.50 per credit hour, Credit:
yes
•Chemeketa Community College, Business Office, P.O. Box 14007, 4000
Lancaster Dr., NE, Salem, OR 97305, 503-399-5006, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition:
35% off (regular tuition $32 per credit hour), Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Clackamas Community College, 19600 South Molalla Ave., Oregon City,
OR 97045, 503-657-6958, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Clatsop Community College, Extended Learning, 1653 Jerome Ave.,
Astoria, OR 97103, 503-325-0910, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: 50% off (another
10% for early payment-regular tuition $30 per credit hour, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: yes
•Lane Community College, Admissions, 4000 East 30th Ave., Eugene,
OR 97405, 541-726-2207, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: 50% off (regular tuition
$30 per credit hour), Basic Fees: none
Credit: yes
•Linn-Benton Community College, Registration, 6500 Pacific Blvd.,
Southwest, Albany, OR 97321-3779, 541-917-4999, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition:
50% off (regular tuition $32 per credit hour), Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Mount Hood Community College, Business Office, 26000 Southeast Stark
St., Gresham, OR 97030, 503-667-6422, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none (self-enrichment classes are usually $5 each plus materials),
Credit: yes
•Oregon Institute of Technology, Registrar, 3201 Campus Dr., Klamath
Falls, OR 97601-8801, 541-885-1150, 800-343-6653, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none to audit, Credit: no
•Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, 503-737-4411, Minimum
Age: 65, Tuition: free to audit, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Portland Community College, Admissions, P.O. Box 19000, Portland,
OR 97280-0990, 503-244-6111 ext. 4724, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: 50% off
(regular tuition $30 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $7 for full-time per
quarter; $2 for part-time per quarter, Credit: yes
•Portland State University, Senior Adult Learning Center, P.O. Box
751, Portland, OR 97207-0751, 503-725-3511, 800-547-8887, Minimum Age:
65, Tuition: free to audit, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
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Pennsylvania
•Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Extended Learning, 700 West
Main St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815, 717-389-4420, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
free; space available basis, Basic Fees: $42.50 for 3 credit hours; $304
for 12 credit hours, Credit: yes
•Bucks County Community College, Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940, 215-968-8100,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $48-$57 per semester, Credit:
yes
•Butler County Community College, Registrar, P.O. Box 1203, Butler,
PA 16003-1203, 412-287-8711, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: no
•California University of Pennsylvania, COPE Program, 250 University
Ave., California, PA 15419, 412-938-5930, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: $135 for 3 credit hours; $408 for 12 credit hours, Credit:
yes
•Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Admissions, B-16 Carrier Hall,
Clarion, PA 16214, 814-226-2306, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: no
•Community College of Beaver County, One Campus Dr., Monaca, PA 15061,
412-775-8561, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $20 per session,
Credit: yes
•Pennsylvania State University, 201 Shields, University Park, PA
16802, 814-865-6528, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes (evening classes)
•University of Pennsylvania, 3440 Market St., Suite 100, Philadelphia,
PA 19104, 215-898-7326, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $50 donation for 1 class;
$75 donation for 2 classes, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•University of Pittsburgh, 407 CL, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, 412-624-7308,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $15 per class, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
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Rhode
Island
•Community College of Rhode Island, Admissions, 400 East Ave., Warwick,
RI 02886, 401-825-2285, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free; apply for waiver,
Basic Fees: $15 per session, Credit: yes
•Rhode Island College, Records Office, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence,
RI 02908, 401-456-8234, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free plus registration
fee, Basic Fees: $135 full-time per semester, Credit: yes
•University of Rhode Island, Financial Aid, Kingston, RI 02881-0806,
401-792-2314, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free (income limitation); apply
for waiver; space available basis, Basic Fees: $96 for 3 credit hours;
$619 for 12 credit hours plus $480 for insurance, which can be waived
if they have comparable coverage, Credit: yes
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South
Carolina
•Aiken Technical College, P.O. Drawer 696, Aiken, SC 29802-0696,
803-593-9231, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College, Student Development, P.O.
Drawer 1007, Cheraw, SC 29520, 803-921-6900, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: $14.50 per semester, Credit: yes
•The Citadel, 171 Moultri St., Charleston, SC 29409, 803-953-5000,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free; $15 registration fee, Basic Fees: $40
per semester, Credit: yes
•Clemson University, Business Affairs, G-08 Sikes Hall, P.O. Box
345307, Clemson, SC 29634-5307, 864-656-2287, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•College of Charleston, Treasurers Office, Charleston, SC 29424,
803-953-5592, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $25 per semester, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: yes
•Denmark Technical College, Business Office, P.O. Box 327, Solomon
Blatt Blvd., Denmark, SC 29042, 803-793-3301, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Florence-Darlington Technical College, Admissions, P.O. Box 100548,
Florence, SC 29501-0548, 803-661-8151, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Francis Marion College, Financial Aid, P.O. Box 100547, Florence,
SC 29501-0547, 803-661-1231, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: yes
•Greenville Technical College, Admissions, P.O. Box 5616, Station
B, Greenville, SC 29606-5616, 803-250-8109, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: $23 per semester, Credit: yes
•Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Financial Aid, P.O. Box 1966,
Conway, SC 29526, 803-347-3186, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $10 per class;
$45 for computer classes, Basic Fees: $15 per session, Credit: yes
•Lander College, Admissions, P.O. Box 6007, 320 Stanley Ave., Greenwood,
SC 29649, 864-229-8307, 800-768-3600, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Midlands Technical College, Admissions, P.O. Box 2408, Columbia,
SC 29202, 803-738-7764, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
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South
Dakota
•Black Hills State University, Records and Admissions, USB 9502m,
Spearfish, SD 57799-9502, 605-642-6343, 800-255-2478, Minimum Age: 65,
Tuition: $12.86 per credit hour, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Dakota State University, Cashier, Heston Hall, Madison, SD 57042,
605-256-5139, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $12.86 per credit hour, Basic
Fees: $147.33 for 3 credit hours, Credit: yes
•Northern State University, Finance Office, 1200 South Jay St., Aberdeen,
SD 57401, 605-626-2544, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: 75% off (regular tuition
$45.78 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $29.05 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Registrars Office,
501 East St. Joseph St., Rapid City, SD 57701-3995, 605-394-2400, Minimum
Age: 65, Tuition: $13.25 per credit hour, Basic Fees: $15 per session,
Credit: yes
•University of South Dakota, Admissions, 414 East Clark, Vermillion,
SD 57069-2390, 605-677-5434, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: 75% off (regular
tuition $47.18 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $15 per session, Credit:
yes
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Tennessee
•Austin Peay State University, Admissions, P.O. Box 4548, Clarksville,
TN 37044, 615-648-7661, 800-426-2604, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $33 per
credit hour not to exceed $75 per session, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Records Office, 4501
Amnicola Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37406, 423-634-7702, Minimum Age: 65 (60
to audit free), Tuition: 50% of not to exceed $45 per session, Basic Fees:
$12 per session, Credit: yes
•Cleveland State Community College, P.O. Box 3570, Cleveland, TN
37320, 423-472-7141, Minimum Age: 65 (60 for audit), Tuition: $16 per
credit hour not to exceed $45 per session; audit free, Basic Fees: $5
per semester, Credit: yes
•Columbia State Community College, Admissions, P.O. Box 1315, Columbia,
TN 38402-1315, 615-540-2722, Minimum Age: 65 (60 for audit), Tuition:
$20 per session, Basic Fees: $5 one time application fee and $5 per session,
Credit: yes
•Dyersburg State Community College, P.O. Box 648, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0648,
901-286-3200, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: 50% off not to exceed $50 per
session, Basic Fees: $10-$28 per session, Credit: yes
•East Tennessee State University, Admissions, P.O. Box 70731, Johnson
City, TN 37614, 423-929-4213, Minimum Age: 65 (60 for audit), Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: $75 per semester, Credit: yes
•Jackson State Community College, Business Office, 2046 North Pkwy.,
Jackson, TN 38301, 901-424-3520, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: 50% off (regular
tuition $43 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $5 per session, Credit: yes
•Memphis State University, Admissions Office, Room 167, Memphis,
TN 38152, 901-678-2101, 800-669-9678, Minimum Age: 65 (60 audit), Tuition:
$75 per semester; audit free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Middle Tennessee State University, Accounting and Records, Murfreesboro,
TN 37132, 615-898-2111, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: 50% off regular tuition,
Basic Fees: $20 per session, Credit: yes
•Motlow State Community College, P.O. Box 88100, Tullahoma, TN 37388-8100,
615-393-1500, Minimum Age: 65 (60 to audit), Tuition: $20 per credit hour
not to exceed $45 per session, Basic Fees: $5 per session, Credit: yes
•University of Tennessee, 451 Communication Bldg., Knoxville, TN
37996-0341, 423-974-5361, Minimum Age: 65 (60 can audit free), Tuition:
$7 per credit hour not to exceed $75 per session, Basic Fees: $15 one
time application fee, Credit: yes
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Texas
•Alvin Community College, Records, 3110 Mustang Rd., Alvin, TX 77511-4898,
713-388-4636, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: no discount, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
•Amarillo College, Business Office, P.O. Box 447, Amarillo, TX 79176,
806-371-5000, Minimum Age: 65 or belong to senior citizen association,
Tuition: free (some courses excluded), Basic Fees: $3 per semester, Credit:
yes
•Angelina College, P.O. Box 1768, Lufkin, TX 75902, 409-639-1301,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Bee County College, Business Office, 3800 Charco Rd., Beeville,
TX 78102, 512-358-3130, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•Southwest Texas State University, SWT General Accounting, 601 University
Dr., San Marcos, TX, 78666-4603, 512-245-2541, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition:
free; space available basis, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•University of Houston - Central Campus, Bursars Office, Houston,
TX 77204-2160, 713-743-1096, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: no
•University of North Texas, P.O. Box 13797, Denton, TX 76203, 817-565-2681,
Minimum Age: senior citizen, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
no
•University of Texas - Austin, Office of the Registrar, Main Bldg.,
Room 1, Austin, TX 78712-1157, 512-471-7701, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
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Utah
•Brigham Young University, BYU Evening Classes, 120 Harman Bldg.,
Provo, UT 84602, 801-378-2872, Minimum Age: 55, Tuition: $10 per class,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•College of Eastern Utah, 451 East 400 North, Price, UT 84501, 801-637-2120,
Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $10 per class, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Dixie College, The Office of the Registrar, 225 South 700 East,
St. George, UT 84770, 801-673-4811 ext. 348, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition:
$10 quarter (some classes are excluded), Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Salt Lake Community College, Admissions, 4600 South Redwood Rd.,
Salt Lake City, UT 84130, 801-957-4297, Minimum Age: 63, Tuition: $10
per class, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Snow College, 150 East College Ave., Ephraim, UT 84627, 801-283-4021,
Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $10 per quarter, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Southern Utah University, Cashiers Office, 351 West Center, Cedar
City, UT 84720, 801-586-7740, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $10 per quarter,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•University of Utah, DCE, 1185 Annex, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, 801-581-8113,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $10 per quarter, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Utah State University, Registrar, Logan, UT 84322-1600, 801-797-1107,
800-662-3950, Minimum, Age: 62, Tuition: $10 per class to audit, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: no
•Utah Valley State College, Registrar, 800 West 1200 South, Orem,
UT 84058, 801-222-8000, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $20 per class, Basic
Fees: $20 one time admission fee, Credit: no
•Weber State University, 3750 Harrison, Ogden, UT 84408-1015, 801-626-6050,
Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: $10 per quarter, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
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Vermont
•Castleton State College, Admissions, Castleton, VT 05735, 802-468-5611,
Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: $19 per credit hour, Credit:
yes
•Community College of Vermont, Registrar, P.O. Box 120, Waterbuty,
VT 05676, 802-241-3535, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: 50% off (regular tuition
$88 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $42 per semester, Credit: yes
•Johnson State College, Student Accounts, Stowe Rd., Johnson, VT
05656, 802-635-2356, 800-635-2356, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: 50% off (regular
tuition $138 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $292 per semester plus $125
in one time fees, Credit: yes
•Lyndon State College, Business Office, Lyndonville, VT 05851, 802-626-9371
ext. 163, 800-225-1998, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: 50% off (regular tuition
$138 per credit hour), Basic Fees: $58.50 for 3 credit hours ($19.50 per
credit hour), Credit: yes
•University of Vermont, 194 South Prospect, Burlington, VT 05401,
802-656-3170, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
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Virginia
In the State of Virginia the following rule applies: If annual federal
taxable income is less than $10,000, tuition and application fees are
waived (audit only).
•Blue Ridge Community College, P.O. Box 80, Weyers Cave, VA 24486-9989,
540-234-9261, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Central Virginia Community College, Student Services, 3506 Wards
Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502, 804-386-4500, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia, Admissions,
College Ave., Wise, VA 24293, 540-328-0116, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•College of William and Mary, Bursars Office, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg,
VA 23187-8795, 804-221-4000, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: yes
•Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Continuing Education, P.O.
Box 1000, Clifton Forge, VA 24422, 540-862-4246, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Danville Community College, 1008 S. Main St., Danville, VA 24541,
804-797-3553, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Eastern Shore Community College, Student Services, Rt. 1, Box 6,
Melfa, VA 23410-9755, 804-787-5912, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: none, Credit: no
•George Mason University, Office of Admissions, GMU, 4400 University
Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030, 703-993-2400, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Germanna Community College, Admissions, P.O. Box 339, Locust Grove,
VA 22508, 540-727-3000, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
•James Madison University, Student Accounts, Harrisonburg, VA 22807,
540-568-6147, Minimum, Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Northern Virginia Community College, Admissions Office, 8333 Little
River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003, 703-323-3400, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition:
free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•University of Virginia, Charlottesville Regional Programs, Division
of Continuing Education, P.O. Box 3697, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 804-982-3200,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
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Washington
•Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle, SE, Bellevue,
WA 98007, 206-641-2222, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free (2 class limit),
Basic Fees: $2.50 per class, Credit: yes
•Big Bend Community College, 7662 Chanute St., Moses Lake, WA 98837,
509-762-6226, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $10 per course (2 course limit),
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes
•Central Washington University, 400 E. 8th Ave., Ellensburg, WA 98926,
509-963-1211, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $5 per credit hour up to 6 credit
hours, Basic Fees: $25 per session, Credit: no
•Centralia College, 600 West Locust, Centralia, WA 98531, 360-736-9391,
Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $20 (2 class limit), Basic Fees: none, Credit:
no
•Clark College, 1800 East McLaughlin Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98663,
360-992-2000, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: $5 per class (2 class limit),
Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•University of Washington, Access Program, Undergraduate Extension
Office, 5001 25th Ave., NE, Seattle, WA 98195, 206-543-2320, Minimum Age:
60, Tuition: free plus $5 registration fee per quarter, Basic Fees: $5
per session, Credit: no
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West
Virginia
Apparently, Legislation has been proposed several times to no avail. We
were unable to find any schools who offered a discount to senior citizens.
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Wisconsin
•Chippewa Valley Technical College, 620 West Clarmont Ave., Eau Claire,
WI 54701, 715-833-6244, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: no
•Madison Area Technical College, 3350 Anderson St., Madison, WI 53704-2599,
608-246-6205, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: varies ($3.50 and up non-credit
only); inquire on course number, Basic Fees: varies, Credit: no
•Mid-State Technical College, 500 - 32nd St., North, Wisconsin Rapids,
WI 54494-5599, 715-422-5500, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free, Basic Fees:
none, Credit: no
•Milwaukee Area Technical College, Downtown Campus, 700 West State
St., Milwaukee, WI 53233, 414-297-6600, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: free,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Northcentral Technical College, Registrar, 1000 W. Campus Dr., Wausau,
WI 54401, 715-675-3331, Minimum Age: 62, Tuition: reduced rate (varies),
Basic Fees: none, Credit: no
•Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Registrar's Office, P.O.
Box 19043, Green Bay, WI 54307-9042, 414-498-5703, 800-272-2740, Minimum
Age: 62, Tuition: up to 50% off (non-credit only), Basic Fees: none, Credit:
no
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Wyoming
•Casper College, 125 College Dr., Casper, WY 82601, 307-268-2110
ext. 2491, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free; must be resident of Wyoming,
Basic Fees: none, Credit: yes with Golden Age card
•Central Wyoming College, Continuing Education, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton,
WY 82501, 307-856-9291 ext. 181, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: $11.50 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Eastern Wyoming College, Records, 3200 West C St., Torrington, WY
82240, 307-532-8334, 800-658-3195, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic
Fees: $9 per credit hour, Credit: yes
•Laramie County Community College, Admissions, 1400 East College
Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307-778-1212, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: $5 per
credit hour, Basic Fees: $10 one time application fee, Credit: yes
•University of Wyoming, Admissions, P.O. Box 3435, Laramie, WY 82071,
307-766-5160, Minimum Age: 65, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none, Credit:
yes
•Western Wyoming Community College, P.O. Box 428, Rock Springs, WY
82901, 307-382-1600, Minimum Age: 60, Tuition: free, Basic Fees: none,
Credit: yes
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Over
400 Programs Worth $3 Billion In State Aid For Students
There are close to 400 programs worth almost $3 billion dollars in financial
aid available through all 50 states. Just because you don't have the money
to pay for college, that doesn't mean your dream of a college degree will
never happen. Even if you do have the money, financial assistance from
one of these programs could make things a little easier for all concerned.
Did
you know that there are state money programs which:
* Pay for a singing degree?
* Give you money to study wildlife?
* Give you $2000 to go to vocational school?
* Pay for your nursing, teaching, or law degree?
* Give you $7,000 to study marine sciences?
The advantage of many of these programs is that most people don't even
know they exist, so your competition will be less. Each state has different
requirements for their various programs, so you may need to do some checking
on what specific programs might fit your needs. Some programs are exclusive
to residents of a particular state, whereas others have no limitations.
In addition, some programs will award money to a student, and put no limitation
on what school the student chooses to attend. In some cases, for teachers
or health professionals, a service requirement may exist which says that
the student will practice in a particular state after graduation for a
certain period of time. Contact each state below for a listing of available
programs. This will allow you to shop around for the best program to suit
your individual needs. By remaining flexible and adjusting your educational
goals to fit the program that most appeals to you, chances are you might
find yourself pursuing the college education that you always thought was
beyond your reach. Using this information might be an important first
step in building a successful future for yourself.
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State
Offices of Higher Education
Alabama
Alabama Commission on Higher Education, P.O. Box 30200, Montgomery, AL
36130-2000
334-242-2274
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Alaska
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, 3030 Vintage Blvd., Juneau,
AK 99801
907-465-2962
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Arizona
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, 2020 North Central, Suite
275, Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-229-2590
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Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Higher Education, 114 East Capitol, Little Rock,
AR 72201
501-371-2000
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California
California Student Aid Commission, P.O. Box 510845, Sacramento, CA 94245-0845
916-445-0880
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Colorado
Colorado Commission on Higher Education, 1300 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Denver,
CO 80203
303-866-2723
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Connecticut
Department of Higher Education, 61 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105-2391
860-566-8118
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Delaware
Commission on Higher Education, Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French
St., Wilmington, DE 19801
302-577-3240
Fax: 302-577-6765
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District
of Columbia
Office of Postsecondary Education, 2100 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave.,
SE, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20020
202-727-3685
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Florida
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance, 255 Collins, Tallahassee,
FL 32399-0400
850-488-1034
Fax: 850-488-3612
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Georgia
Student Finance Commission, 2082 E. Exchange Place, Suite 200, Atlanta,
GA 30084
770-414-3006
770-414-3224
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Hawaii
Systems Group, 641-18th Ave., V201, Honolulu, HI 96816
808-733-9124
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Idaho
Office of the State Board of Education, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0037
208-334-2270
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Illinois
Illinois Student Assistance Commission, 1755 Lake Cook Drive, Deerfield,
IL 60015
708-948-8550
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Indiana
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, 150 W. Market St., Suite
500, Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-2350
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Iowa
Iowa College Student Aid Commission, 200 Tenth, 4th Floor, Des Moines,
IA 50309-3609
515-281-3501
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Kansas
Kansas Board of Regents, 700 SW Harrison, Suite 1410, Topeka, KS 66603
913-296-3517
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Kentucky
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, 1050 U.S. 127 South, Frankfort,
KY 40601
502-564-7990
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Louisiana
Office of Student Financial Assistance, P.O. Box 91202, Baton Rouge, LA
70821-9202
504-922-1011
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Maine
Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), Maine Education Assistance Division,
119 State House Station, One Weston Court, Augusta, ME 04333
1-800-228-3734 (In Maine)
207-626-8200
207-626-3263/2717
Fax: 207-626-8208
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Maryland
Maryland Higher Education Commission, State Scholarship Administration,
The Jeffrey Building, 16 Francis Street, Suite 209, Annapolis, MD 21401-1781
410-974-5370
Fax: 410-974-5994
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Massachusetts
Board of Regents of Higher Education, Scholarship Office, 330 Stuart Street,
Boston, MA 02116
617-727-9420
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Michigan
Michigan Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Services,
Higher Education Authority, P.O. Box 30462, Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-3394
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Minnesota
Minnesota Higher Education Programs, Capitol Square Building, Suite 400,
550 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
651-296-3974
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Mississippi
Mississippi Institution of Higher Education, 3825 Ridgewood Rd., Jackson,
MS 39211-6453
601-982-6663
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Missouri
Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education, P.O. Box 1438, 3515 Amazonia
St., Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-751-2361
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Montana
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, P.O. Box 20301, Helena,
MT 59620-3101
406-444-6594
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Nebraska
Nebraska Coordinating Commission For Postsecondary Education, 140 N. Eighth
St., Suite 300, P.O. Box 95005, Lincoln, NE 68508
402-471-2847
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Nevada
Nevada Department of Education, Student Incentive Grant Program, 700 E.
5th Street, Carson City, NV 98701-9050
702-687-9200
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New Hampshire
New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission, 2 Industrial Park Drive,
Concord, NH 03301
603-271-2555
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New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Higher Education, Office of Student Assistance,
4 Quakerbridge Plaza, CN 540, Trenton, NJ 08625
609-588-3288
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New Mexico
New Mexico Commission On Higher Education, 1068 Cerrillos Road, Santa
Fe, NM 87501
505-827-7383
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New York
New York Higher Education Services Corporation, Grants and Scholarship
Information, 99 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12255
518-474-1137
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North Carolina
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, P.O. Box 2688, Chapel
Hill, NC 27515-2688
919-549-8614
Fax: 919-549-8481
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North Dakota
University Systems, 600 E. Boulevard, Bismarck, ND 58505
701-328-2962
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Ohio
Ohio Board of Regents, Ohio Student Aid Commission, State Grants and Scholarship
Department, 309 S. 4th Street, P.O. Box 182452, Columbus, OH 43218
614-466-7420
Fax: 614-752-5903
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 500 Education Building, State
Capitol Complex, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-524-9100
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Oregon
Oregon State Scholarship Commission, 1500 Valley River Dr., Suite 100,
Eugene, OR 97401
503-687-7400
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, 1200 N. 7th Street, Harrisburg,
PA 17102
717-720-2850
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority, 560 Jefferson Boulevard,
Warwick, RI 02886
401-736-1100
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South Carolina
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1333 Main Street, Suite
200, Columbia, SC 29201
803-737-2260
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South Dakota
South Dakota Department of Education And Cultural Affairs, Office of the
Secretary, 7000 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57051
605-773-3134
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Tennessee
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation, 404 James Robertson Parkway,
Suite 1950, Parkway Towers, Nashville, TN 37243-0820
615-741-1346
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Texas
Texas Coordinating Board on Higher Education, Box 12788, Capitol Station,
Austin, TX 78711-2788
512-483-6100
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Utah
Utah System of Higher Education, 355 West North Temple, 3 Triad, Suite
550, Salt Lake City, UT 84180-1205
801-321-7100
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Vermont
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, P.O. Box 2000, Champlain Mill,
Winooski, VT 05404
800-798-8722
802-655-4050
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Virginia
Virginia State Council of Higher Education, Office of Financial Aid, James
Monroe Building, 101 North 14th St., 10th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219
804-786-4690
Fax: 804-225-2604
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Washington
Higher Education Coordinating Board, 917 Lakeridge Way, P.O. Box 43430,
Olympia, WA 98504
360-753-7800
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West Virginia
West Virginia Higher Education Program, 1018 Kanawha Blvd. East, Suite
700, Charleston, WV 25301
304-558-4614
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Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board, P.O. Box 7885, Madison,
WI 53707-7885
608-267-2206
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Wyoming
Wyoming Department of Higher Education, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY
82002
307-777-6213
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How
To Get A GED and More Adult Education
People drop out of or fail to complete high school for many different
reasons. But one thing is clear; getting your high school diploma or GED
is the key to advancement. You can join the privileged ranks of people
like Bill Cosby, Mary Lou Retton, and 10 million other people famous and
not so famous who have obtained their GED. What is a GED and how do you
get one? GED stands for General Educational Development. When you take
a GED test, it tests your knowledge and ability in five different areas:
writing skills, social studies, science, interpreting literature and the
arts, and mathematics. This is a way for you to earn your GED diploma
which you can then use to apply for jobs, enter training programs, or
even attend college! GED tests are given at sites all across the United
States. There are several ways to learn where the nearest GED test site
is located. You can contact your local Board of Education, your State
Department of Adult Education, or the GED Information Hotline at 800-62-MY-GED.
This hotline is operated by the American Council on Education (P.O. Box
81826, Lincoln, NE 68501) which administers the GED tests. You can take
the GED without studying if you feel prepared. However, many people who
have been out of school for awhile may need a little time to study. There
are different ways to do this. Your local library or bookstore offers
a variety of GED study books, many of which come with practice tests.
The GED hotline listed above can also provide you with information on
how to purchase a practice test. Many local school boards, community organizations,
and community colleges offer adult education courses. Your local public
television station may also run programs to help you study for the test.
Another wonderful resource is the National Literacy Hotline at 800-228-8813
(Contact Center, P.O. Box 81826, Lincoln, NE 68501). This hotline maintains
a database of resources and organizations that focus on literacy and can
connect you to literacy resources and contacts in your area.
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Other Resources:
Clearinghouse on Adult Education and Literacy
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202
202-205-9996
This clearinghouse can direct you to state contacts for assistance and
has publications which review different types of training and education
programs.
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ERIC Clearinghouse
on Adult, Career and Vocational Education
Ohio State University
Center on Education and Training for Employment
1900 Kenny Rd.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-4353
800-848-4815
This clearinghouse has literature and relevant materials covering the
topics of adult and continuing education, ranging from basic literacy
training through professional skill upgrading. They can conduct a database
search for materials on a specific subject of interest and have a publications
list of resource summaries.
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Literacy
Assistance
Most of us learned the basics - reading, writing, and math - in school.
But there are millions of Americans who never learned how to read, much
less mastered any of the other fundamental skills necessary to survive
in the world today. Without the ability to read, one can't check the want
ads, fill out a job application, or attempt to take a job placement test.
The road to literacy is never easy, but it's even more difficult as you
get older. It takes a great deal of time and effort to achieve your goal
of literacy, but reading is the only way to get ahead. There are many
ways to learn what you missed in high school. Nonprofits across this country
have been established to deal with illiteracy. They have programs throughout
the United States where volunteers work one on one with participants to
improve their reading and math skills. The National Literacy Hotline at
800-228-8813 is designed to put callers in touch with literacy programs
close by. You may also contact some of the nonprofits listed below to
help a loved one learn to read and enjoy a more satisfying life.
* Literacy
Volunteers of America, 5795 Widewaters Parkway, Syracuse, NY 13214; 315-445-8000.
* Reading is Fundamental, Smithsonian Institution, 600 Maryland Ave. SW,
Suite 500, Washington, DC 20560; 202-287-3220.
* National Institute for Literacy, 800 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 200,
Washington, DC 20202; 202-632-1500.
* Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, 1002 Wisconsin Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20007; 202-338-2006.
The
Federal government supports programs as well. The local board of education
may provide classes, as may the nearest community college. The following
is a list of state Adult Education Directors. Contact the Director for
your state if you are having trouble locating the services you need, or
you may contact the headquarters at Clearinghouse on Adult Education and
Literacy, Division of Adult Education and Literacy, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202-205-9996.
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Adult
Education Directors
Alabama
Mr. Bobby B. Dees
State Administrator
GED Testing Program
Adult Basic Education Section
Division of Federal Administrative Services
Department of Education
Gordon Persons Building, Room 5343
50 North Ripley St.
Montgomery, AL 36130
334-242-8181
Fax: 334-242-2236
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Alaska
Ms. Constance Munro, State Supervisor
Adult Basic Education
Department of Education
801 West 10th, Box F
Juneau, AK 99801
907-465-8714
Fax: 907-465-3396
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American
Samoa
Ms. Fa'au'uga Achica
Dean of Continuing and Adult Education
American Samoa Community College
Board of Higher Education
Mapusaga Campus
Pago Pago, AS 96799
011-684-699-9155
Fax: 011-684-699-2062
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Arizona
Dr. Gary A. Eyre
State Administrator
Adult Education Services
Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-542-5280
Fax: 602-542-1849
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Arkansas
Mr. Garland Hankins
Deputy Director
Adult Education Section
Department of Education
Luther S. Hardin Building, #506
Third Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201-1083
501-682-1970/1978
Fax: 501-682-1982
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California
Dr. Gerald Kilbert
State Director
Adult Education
Department of Education
P.O. Box 944272
Sacramento, CA 94244-2720
916-322-6535
Fax: 916-327-4239
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Colorado
Ms. Dian Bates
State Director, ABE
Division of Adult Education
201 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
303-866-6611
Fax: 303-830-0793
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Connecticut
Ms. Roberta Pawloski
Director, Division of Vocational Technical and Adult Education
Department of Education
25 Industrial Park Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
203-638-4035
Fax: 203-638-4156/4062
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Delaware
Dr. Fran Tracy-Mumford
State Supervisor
Adult and Community Education
Department of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 1402
J.G. Townsend Building
Dover, DE 19901
302-739-4681
Fax: 302-739-3744
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District
of Columbia
Dr. Otho E. Jones
Assistant Superintendent
District of Columbia Public Schools
Browne Administrative Unit
26th and Benning Rd., NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-724-4178
Fax: 202-724-4750
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Federated
States of Micronesia
Dr. Catalino L. Cantero
Secretary, Department of Education
P.O. Box P.S. 87
Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941
011-691-320-2609
Fax: 11-691-320-5510
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Florida
Dr. John E. Lawrence, Chief
Bureau of Adult and Community Education
FEC Building
Department of Education
325 W. Gains St., Room 1244
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
850-487-4929
Fax: 850-487-6259
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Georgia
Dr. Jean DeVard-Kemp
Assistant Commissioner for Adult Literacy
Department of Technical and Adult Education
1800 Centary Place
Atlanta, GA 30345-4304
404-679-1635
Fax: 404-679-1630
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Guam
Mr. John T. Cruz, Director
Occupational Education Services, Academic Education Services and Student
Services
Guam Community College
P.O. Box 23069
Main Postal Facility
Guam, 96921
011-671-734-4311
Fax: 011-671-734-5238
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Hawaii
Mr. Kenneth Yamamoto
Administrator, Youth and Early Childhood Section
Department of Education
Hahaione Elementary School
595 Pepeekeo St., H-2
Honolulu, HI 96825
808-395-9451
Fax: 808-395-1826
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Idaho
Dr. Shirley Spencer
Director, A.E.
Department of Education
Len B. Jordon Office Building
650 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83720
208-334-2187
Fax: 208-334-2228
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Illinois
Mrs. Noreen Lopez, Director, A.E.
Adult, Vocational and Technical Education
State Board of Education
100 N. First St., E-439
Springfield, IL 62777
217-782-3370
Fax: 217-782-9224
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Indiana
Ms. Carlotta Anderson
Director, Division of Adult Education
Department of Education
Room 229, State House
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-0522
Fax: 317-232-9121
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Iowa
Mr. Donald L. Wederquist
Chief, Adult Education
Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
515-281-3671
Fax: 515-242-5988
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Kansas
Ms. Janet Stotts
Director, Adult Education
Department of Education
120 East 10th St.
Topeka, KS 66612
913-296-3191
Fax: 913-296-7933
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Kentucky
Ms. Teresa Suter
Office Head
Adult Education Services
Department for Adult and Technical Education
Capital Plaza Tower, 3rd Floor
500 Mero St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-5114
Fax: 502-564-5316
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Louisiana
Mr. Glenn Gossett
Director, Bureau of Adult and Community Education
Department of Education
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
504-342-3510
Fax: 504-342-7316
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Maine
Dr. Paul (Randy) Walker, Director
Adult and Community Education
Department of Education
State House Station 23
Augusta, ME 04333
207-289-5854
Fax: 207-287-5894
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Maryland
Mr. Charles Talbert, Director
Adult Education and Literacy Services Branch
Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, 3rd Floor
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-0162
Fax: 410-333-2379
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Massachusetts
Mr. Robert Bickerton, Director
Adult and Community Service
Department of Education
350 Main St., 4th Floor
Malden, MA 02148
617-388-3300, ext. 353
Fax: 617-388-3394
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Michigan
Dr. Ronald M. Gillum, Director
Adult Extended Learning Services
Department of Education
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-8425
Fax: 517-335-3630
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Minnesota
Mr. Brian Kanes, Coordinator
Adult Basic Education
Department of Education
997 Capitol Square Building
550 Cedar St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-296-8311
Fax: 615-297-5695
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Mississippi
Ms. Eloise Johnson
Director of Literacy
State Board for Community and Junior Colleges
Education and Research Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS 39211
601-982-6344
Fax: 601-359-2326
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Missouri
Mr. Elvin Long
Director, Adult Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
314-751-0887
Fax: 314-751-1179
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Montana
Dr. Robert Ruthemeyer
Director, Adult Education
State Office of Public instruction
Office of the State Superintendent
State Capitol Building
Helena, MT 59602
406-444-4443
Fax: 406-444-3924
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Nebraska
Mr. Burney Bouslough
Director, Adult and Community Education
Department of Education
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509
402-471-4807
Fax: 402-471-0117
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Nevada
Ms. Phyllis Rich
Adult Basic Education Consultant
State GED Administrator
Department of Education
Adult and Continuing Education
400 W. King St.
Capitol Complex
Carson City, NV 89710
702-687-3134
Fax: 702-687-5660
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New Hampshire
Mr. Art Ellison
Supervisor, ABE
Department of Education
101 Pleasant St.
Concord, NH 03301
603-271-6698
Fax: 603-271-1953
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New Jersey
Mr. Harry Van Houten
Director, A.E.
Department of Education
225 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
609-777-0577
Fax: 609-633-9825
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New Mexico
Ms. Muriel Lawler
State Director, ABE
Department of Education
Education Building
300 Don Gaspar
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-827-6672
Fax: 505-827-6696
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New York
Mr. Garrett W. Murphy
Director, Division of Continuing Education
State Education Department
Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12234
518-474-5808
Fax: 518-474-2801
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North
Carolina
Mr. Bobby Anderson
Director, Continuing Education
Department of Community Colleges
200 West Jones
Raleigh, NC 27063-1337
919-733-4791
Fax: 919-733-0680
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North
Dakota
Mr. G. David Massey
Director, Adult Education
Department of Public Instruction
600 Boulevard Ave. East
9th Floor, State Capitol Building
Bismarck, ND 58505-0440
701-224-2393/3600
Fax: 701-224-2461
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Northern
Mariana Islands
Ms. Fe Calixterio
Director, Adult Education
Northern Marianas College
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Box 1250
Saipan, MP 96950
011-670-234-3690
Fax: 011-670-234-0759
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Ohio
Mr. James A. Bowling
State Director, Adult Education
Department of Education
933 High St., Suite 210
Worthington, OH 43085-4087
614-466-5015
Fax: 614-752-1640 (466-2372)
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Oklahoma
Mr. Al Underwood
Director, Lifelong Learning
Department of Education
Oliver Hodge Memorial Education Building
2500 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 180
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
405-521-3321
Fax: 405-521-6205
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Oregon
Dr. Donna M. Lane
Assistant Commissioner, Office of Community College Services
255 Capitol St., NE
Salem, OR 97310
503-378-8585
Fax: 503-378-8434
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Palau
Mr. Masa-Aki N. Emesiochi
Grant Coordinator
Chief, Division of Curriculum
Public School System
Department of Social Services
P.O. Box 189
Koror, Palau 96940
011-6809-488-2570
Fax: 011-6809-488-2570
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Pennsylvania
Ms. Cheryl Keenan
Director, Bureau of Adult, Basic and Literacy Education
Department of Education
333 Market St., 6th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
717-787-5532
Fax: 717-783-5420
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Puerto
Rico
Ms. Carmen Venlen Rivera
Assistant Secretary for Adult Education
Educational Extension
P.O. Box 759
Hato Rey, PR 00919
809-753-9211
Fax: 809-754-0843
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Republic
of the Marshall Islands
Ms. Biram Stege
State Director
Republic of the Marshall Islands
College of the Marshall Islands
Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960
011-692-625-3394
Fax: 011-692-625-3538
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Rhode
Island
Mr. Robert Mason
Adult Education Specialist
Department of Education
22 Hayes St., Room 222
Roger Williams Building
Providence, RI 02908
401-277-2705
Fax: 401-277-6033
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South
Carolina
Mr. Sam Drew
State Director
Office of Community Education
South Carolina Department of Education
1429 Senate St.
403 Rutledge Office Building
Columbia, SC 29201
803-734-8563
Fax: 803-734-8624
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South
Dakota
Mr. Gene K. Dickson
Adult Education
Office of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education
700 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
605-773-4716
Fax: 605-773-6139
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Tennessee
Mr. Phil White
Executive Director
Division of Adult and Community Education
Department of Education
1130 Menzler Rd.
Nashville, TN 37210
615-741-7054
Fax: 615-741-6236
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Texas
Dr. Pavlos Roussos
Program Director
Adult Education
Division of A.E./Employment
Training, Funding and Compliance
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
512-463-9294
Fax: 512-475-3575
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Utah
Dr. Brent Gubler
Specialist
Adult Education Services
Office of Education
250 East 500 South St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-538-7844
Fax: 801-538-7521
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Vermont
Ms. Sandra Robinson
Chief, Adult Education Unit
Department of Education
State Office Building
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-828-3131
Fax: 802-828-3140
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Virginia
Dr. Lennox L. McLendon
Associate Director, A.E.
Department of Education
Commonwealth of Virginia
P.O. Box 6Q
Richmond, VA 23216
804-225-2075
Fax: 804-371-8593
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Virgin
Islands
Ms. Anna C. Lewis
Director, ABE
Department of Education
P.O. Box 6640
St. Thomas, VI 00801
809-774-5394
Fax: 809-774-4679
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Washington
Dr. Patricia Green, Director
Office of Adult Literacy
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
P.O. Box 42495
Olympia, WA 98504-2495
206-664-9402
Fax: 206-664-8808
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West Virginia
Ms. Kathi Polis
Assistant Director, A.E.
Department of Education
Building 6, Room 230
Capitol Complex
1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
Charleston, WV 25305
304-558-6318
Fax: 304-558-0048
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Wisconsin
Mr. Dwight A. York
State Director, Vocational, Technical and Adult Education
Board of Vocational, Technical and Adult State and Adult Education
310 Price Place
P.O. Box 7874
Madison, WI 53707
608-266-1207
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Wyoming
Mr. Lloyd Kjornes
Coordinator
Adult Education
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307-777-6228
Fax: 307-777-6234
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How
To Make A High School Diploma Worth More
The School-to-Work program provides money to states and local partnerships
of business, labor, government, education, and community organizations
to develop school-to-work systems. School-to-Work is based on the concept
that education works best and is most useful for future careers when students
apply what they learn to real life, real work situations. School-to-Work
has three core elements: School-based learning, Work-based learning, and
Connecting activities. School-to-Work looks different in each state and
locality. Contact your state office to learn more. State offices can be
contacted from the list below; or National School-To-Work Learning and
Information Center, 400 Virginia Ave., SW, Room 210, Washington, DC 20024;
800-251-7236; {www.stw.ed.gov}.
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School-to-Work
Grantees
Alabama
Center for Commerce, Room 424, 401 Adams Ave., Suite 380, Montgomery,
AL 36103, 334-242-5300, www.noicc.gov
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Alaska
Alaska Department of Education, 801 W. 10th St., Suite 200, Juneau, AK
99801, 907-465-8726, E-mail: {Sally_Saddler@educ.state.ak.us}.
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Arizona
Arizona Department of Commerce, STW Division, 3800 North Central Ave.,
Building D, Phoenix, AZ 85012, 602-280-8130, www.state.az.us/commerce
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Arkansas
Arkansas Career Opportunities Initiative, Department of Workforce, 3 Capitol
Mall, Room 506D, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-682-1579
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California
Department of Education High School Division, Assistant Superintendent
and Director, 721 Capitol Mall, 4th Floor, Sacramento, CA 94244, 916-657-2532
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Colorado
Colorado School-to-Career Partnership, 1580 Logan St., Suite 410, Denver,
CO 80203, 303-894-2060, www.state.co.us/gov_dir/ltgov/schooltowork/index.html
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Connecticut
Connecticut State Department of Education, Acting Associate Commissioner
of Education, 25 Industrial Park Rd., Middletown, CT 06457, 860-807-2005
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Delaware
Delaware Department of Public Instruction, Vocational-Technical Education
& STW Transition, Townsend Building, Federal & Lockerman Streets,
Dover, DE 19901, 302-739-4638
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District
of Columbia
DC Public Schools, Corporation and Community Relations, 825 N. Capitol,
NE, 8th Floor, Room 8144, Washington, DC 20002, 202-442-5155
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Florida
Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines St., Unit 754, Tallahassee,
FL 32399, 850-488-7394
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Georgia
Workforce Development Initiatives, Georgia Department of Technical &
Adult Education, 1800 Century Place, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30345, 404-679-1658
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Hawaii
Hawaii School-to-Work Opportunities, State Executive Director, 874 Dillingham
Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96817, 808-845-9432, www.hdo.k12.hi.us/stwo
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Idaho
Idaho School-to-Work, Executive Director, 650 W. State St., Suite 300,
P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720, 208-332-6928, http://netnow.micron.net/~stw/index.html
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Illinois
Office of the Governor, 107 Stratton Building, Springfield, IL 62706,
217-782-1145
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Indiana
Department of Workforce Development, State STW Director, 10 N. Senate
Ave., SE, Room 302, Indiana Government Center, Indianapolis, IN 46204,
317-232-1832, www.dwd.state.in.us
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Iowa
Workforce Development Administrative Center, Grimes State Office Building,
3rd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319, 515-242-5611
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Kansas
Kansas State Department of Education, Coordinator, School-to-Careers,
120 SE 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66612, 785-296-3915
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Kentucky
Executive Director, Berry Hill Annex, 700 Louisville Rd., Frankfort, KY
40601, 502-564-5901, www.state.ky.us/agencies/wforce/
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Louisiana
Office of Lifelong Learning, School-to-Work Liaison, P.O. Box 94004, Baton
Rouge, LA 70804, 504-342-2094, www.leeric.lsu.edu/stw
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Maine
Department of Education, Workforce Education and School-to-Work Opportunities,
23 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, 207-287-5854
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Maryland
Department of Education, Assistant State Superintendent, 200 West Baltimore
St., Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-767-0157
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts Office for School-to-Work Transition, 350 Main St., Malden,
MA 02148, 781-388-3300 ext. 311, www.stw.bssc.org
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Michigan
Michigan Jobs Commission, Office of Workforce Development, 201 North Washington
Square, Victor Office Center, Fifth Floor, Lansing, MI 48913, 517-335-5858,
www.mjc.state.mi.us
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Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning, Office of Lifework
Development, 1500 Highway 36 West, Roseville, MN 55113, 651-582-8427,
http://children.state.mn.us
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Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Education, Central High School Building, 359
North West St., Jackson, MS 39205, 601-359-1737
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Missouri
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Assistant Director,
School-to-Work, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102, 573-751-4192
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Montana
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, Director for Workforce
Development, 2500 Broadway, Helena, MT 59620, 406-444-0316, www.montan.edu/wochesw/docs/webpage.html
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Nebraska
Nebraska Alliance for Learning, STW Director, 301 Centennial Mall South,
Lincoln, NE 68509, 402-471-3741, www.ded.state.ne.us/stw/stw.html
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Nevada
Nevada Department of Education, State School-to-Careers Coordinator, 700
E. Fifth St., Carson City, NV 89701, 775-687-9243
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New Hampshire
Department of Education, Educational Consultant, 101 Pleasant St., Concord,
NH 03301, 603-271-3729
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New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Education, Office of School-to-Work Initiatives,
100 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08625, 609-633-0665, www.state.nj.us.gov.educ
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New Mexico
Office of the Governor, Governor's Education Policy Advisor/STW Coordinator,
State Capitol Bldg., Suite 400, Santa Fe, NM 87503, 505-827-3078, www.edd.state.nm.us/ST
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New York
New York State Education Department, Assistant Commissioner, Workforce
Preparation and Continuing Education, 89 Washington Ave., Room 319 EB,
Albany, NY 12234, 518-474-8892, www.nysed.gov/workforce/work.html
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North
Carolina
Commission on Workforce Preparedness, School-to-Work Transition, 116 West
Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-715-3300
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North
Dakota
North Dakota/STW Opportunities System, State Capitol, 15th Floor, Bismarck,
ND 58505, 701-328-3074
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Ohio
Ohio School-to-Work, 131 North High St., Suite 500, Columbus, OH 43215,
614-728-4630, www.ohio-stw.com
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Oklahoma
Department of Vocational and Technical Education, State Coordinator, 1500
West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074, 405-743-5158, www.okvotech.org
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Oregon
Oregon Department of Education, Coordinator, School-to-Work Teams, 255
Capitol St., NE, Salem, OR 97310, 503-378-3584 Ext. 350
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, School-to-Work Opportunities Liaison,
333 Market St., 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17126, 717-772-4177
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Rhode
Island
Rhode Island School-to-Work Director, 610 Manton Ave., 3rd Floor, Providence,
RI 02909, 401-222-4922
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South
Carolina
Office of the Governor, STW Coordinator, 1429 Senate St., Room 912A, Columbia,
SC 29201, 803-734-8410
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South
Dakota
Department of Labor, STW Coordinator, 700 Governors Dr., Pierre, SD 57501,
605-773-5017, www.state.sd.us/dol/jtpa/stw.htm
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Tennessee
Department of Education, Executive Director, 710 James Robertson Pkwy,
6th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243, 615-532-5942, www.state.tn.us/education/stchpage.html
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Texas
Texas Workforce Commission, Research Specialist III, STW Coordinator,
1117 Trinity St., Room 326T, Austin, TX 787778, 512-936-3267
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Utah
Utah State Office of Education, Coordinator, School to Careers, 250 East
500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, 801-538-7850
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Vermont
Vermont Department of Employment and Training, 5 Green Mountain Dr., P.O.
Box 488, Montpelier, VT 05601, 802-828-4301, www.det.state.vt.us
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Virginia
Virginia Business-Education Partnership, 100-101 North 9th St., Fifth
Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, 804-692-0244, www.state.va.us/vbep
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Washington
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Secondary Education and
Career Preparation, Old Capitol Building, 600 Washington St., SE, Olympia,
WA 98504, 360-753-2062, www.wa.gov/wtb
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West Virginia
Director, 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East, Building 6, Room 235, Charleston,
WV 25305, 304-558-2389
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Wisconsin
Department of Workforce Development, Connecting Education & Work,
Division Administrator, 201 E. Washington Ave., Room 231X, Madison, WI
53702, 608-266-0223
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Wyoming
Office of Workforce Development, Herschler Building, 122 W. 25th St.,
Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307-777-7639
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Check
Your State For Training Money and Help
Each and every state also has a number of training programs that can provide
money and help for people of any age looking to get the job they always
wanted. For example, Maine has a program that trains people who are not
eligible for any other program. Massachusetts provides tuition to attend
college classes. Alabama works one-on-one to get people trained on how
to get the job they want. California even trains people to work for themselves.
To see what your state has to offer, review the listings below, and be
sure to contact your state Department of Labor listed in the Appendix,
so you can see what new programs are being offered.
State Job Training Programs
Alabama
•Alabama Industrial Development Training
Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT)
One Technology Court
Montgomery, AL 36116-3200
334-242-4158
Fax: 334-242-0299
TDD: 334-242-0298
Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) is a state-funded education
institution established to develop and coordinate training programs for
companies that are creating jobs in Alabama. They recruit and assist companies
in selecting Alabama residents for enrollment in training programs. Training
programs average 60 to 80 hours in length. Trainees usually attend a three
to four hour training session on two nights a week for about ten weeks.
Training sessions may be conducted at the company receiving the training,
in AIDT mobile training units, in classrooms and labs at one of AIDT's
three training centers in Huntsville, Montgomery and Mobile, or at a local
community college.
•Veterans
Benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs
P.O. Box 1509
Montgomery, AL 36102-1509
334-242-5077
Fax: 334-242-5102
Preference in State Classified Employment: All persons who have been honorably
discharged from the US Armed Forces at any time shall have five points
added to any earned ratings in examination for entrance to the state classified
service. Those honorably discharged and entitled to pension, compensation,
or disability allowance under existing laws shall have 10 points added
to any earned ratings. Wives and widows of certain disabled or deceased
veterans may have the 10 point preference extended to them and added to
any earned ratings.
•Educational
Benefits: This program is administered by the Alabama Department of Veterans
Affairs and veterans must meet certain qualifications to establish eligibility
for his/her dependents. Programs offered include the American Legion and
Auxiliary Scholarship Program and the Disabled American Veterans Scholarship
Program. Complete details can be obtained by contacting the office listed
above.
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Alaska
•State Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Katherine A. Brown, Grants Administrator
Division of Community and Rural Development
Department of Community and Regional Affairs
P.O. Box 112100 (150 Third St., Room 111)
Juneau, AK 99811-2100
907-465-4863
Fax: 907-465-3212
The State Training and Employment Program (STEP) attempts to prevent future
claims against unemployment benefits by: attracting new business due to
an available skilled labor force and lower employer unemployment insurance
costs; training or retraining workers for new or emerging industries and
technologies; and promoting local hire. STEP is funded by 1/10% of employee
contributions to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund. These contributions
are deposited in a special account within the state general fund. Persons
are eligible who are unemployed and receiving unemployment insurance benefits,
or who have exhausted their UI benefits; are employed but likely to lose
their job within 6 months due to the job's elimination; or due to obsolescence
of their job skills; or have worked in a job covered by unemployment insurance
during the last 3 years but are ineligible for benefits because the job
was seasonal, temporary, part-time, or wage contributions were insufficient,
or due to underemployment. These programs are typically conducted in classrooms
or other institutional settings; foster economic development in high growth
industry; and are tailored to meet specific needs of a particular employer
or group of employers. The employer must commit to hiring those who successfully
complete training.
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Arizona
•Apprenticeship Program
Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Program
3221 North 16th St., Suite 302
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-640-2964
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1 to 6 years.
Most trades require 3 to 4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
•Veterans
Benefits
Veterans Service Commission
Veterans Service Division
3225 North Central Ave., Suite 509
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2409
602-255-4183
Fax: 602-255-1038
Tuition and Fees-Deferred Payment: A veteran or eligible dependent who
has applied for education benefits under the GI Bill at state-supported
community colleges. Colleges and universities may defer payment of tuition,
fees and required books for a period of 120 days with no interest charges.
If, at the end of such period, the person has not received from the US
Department of Veterans Affairs the initial benefit monies for tuition
and fees, an extension may be granted until such time benefits are received.
Employment
Preferences: An honorably discharged veteran shall be eligible for employment
preference, rights, and privileges under any merit system in the state
or any political subdivisions thereof, regardless of age, if otherwise
qualified.
•Work
Force Recruitment and Job Training Grant Program
Job Training Manager
Arizona Department of Commerce
3800 North Central, Suite 1500
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-280-1352
Fax: 602-280-1301
This state funded program provides business with grants for short-term
customized, job and business specific training for new employees. The
Department administers the program but works with training providers such
as community colleges, private post-secondary institutions, and trade
schools. Businesses must maintain or exceed current level of training
expenditures and attempt to leverage other training resources. Eligible
costs include: recruitment, screening, intake, assessment, interviewing,
training design, materials design and accession, trainer costs, equipment,
management and administration of training project and travel (not to exceed
10% of project). Ineligible costs are trainee wages and fringe benefits,
and basic skills training. Selection is based on: number of new jobs created,
location of business, average wages for new employees, total cost of training,
training cost per employee, amount of business matching funds, use of
local labor force, use of target groups, employee benefit package, financial
well-being of business, and community support for the project. Start-up
financing for new business ventures is not available. Eligible companies
must have a profitable operating history of at least 2 years.
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Arkansas
•Arkansas Industrial Coordinator Program
Vocational and Technical Education Division
Arkansas Department of Education
Three Capitol Mall
Luther Hardin Building
Little Rock, AR 72201-1083
501-682-1505
Fax: 501-682-1509
This program was developed out of research and in-depth analysis conducted
by the Vocational, Adult and Technical Education Division. The network
of 14 Coordinators act as training brokers with specific responsibilities
for: developing and maintaining direct contact with business and industry
within a multi-county area; promoting, developing and coordinating specialized
training programs; keeping industry informed of the training available
from public and state supported secondary and post-secondary educational
and training institutions; and maintaining economical and industrial data
to serve as a basis for long-range planning.
• Arkansas
Industry Training Program
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-682-1302
Fax: 501-682-1188
The primary function of the Arkansas Industry Training Program (AITP)
is to offer pre-employment training, free of charge, to companies and
to underemployed and unemployed persons in Arkansas. Trainees are not
paid while in training. On-the-job training is offered if the equipment
is too large, unique, or proprietary to set up in a training area. Training
takes place in the community in which the company locates. Classes may
be held in an educational institution, at the company site, in a donated
community site, or a leased AITP facility. Classes are normally conducted
at night, 3 to 4 hours a night, 3 to 4 nights a week, for 3 to 15 weeks.
AITP provides training for possible jobs; it does not subsidize companies
or trainees. All AITP funds are expended for direct training costs. Trainees
voluntarily enroll in the classes so they are not obligated to accept
employment, nor are they assured of employment and may accept or reject
any job offered.
• Educators-in-Industry
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
One State Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-692-7327
Fax: 501-682-7341
This program provides educators the opportunity to visit a variety of
local employers and hear directly from them about how the subjects taught
in the classroom relate to the ?real world, learn about current employment
requirements, as well as future trends; develop ideas, materials, and
lists of resource people for the classroom; and receive three hours of
graduate or undergraduate credit. Employers are given the opportunity
to teach local educators at a three-hour session at their place of business;
communicate directly with educators about the types of employees needed
in the workforce; conduct a tour of their place of business and explain
current operations and future trends; and provide information packets
to be shared with students. Educator-in-Industry provides unique opportunities
for educators to play a vital role in the economic development of Arkansas
by learning how to better prepare students for the workplace and for employers
to play a vital role in the education of Arkansas' young people by giving
the curriculum in schools an added dimension of reality.
• Existing
Workforce Training Program
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
One State Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-682-7232
The focus of this program is skills upgrade training, specific to a company's
current workforce at any level. Skills upgrade training is defined as
instruction conducted in a classroom environment at a worksite, an education
institution, or a neutral location, that provides an existing, full-time
employee with the new skills necessary to enhance productivity, improve
performance, and/or retain employment. Skills upgrade training programs
provide skills development to help a company and its employees adapt to
new or altered technologies, management/supervisory systems, continuous
quality improvement initiatives, or production methods or the new skills
needed by the company to remain competitive, productive, and economically
viable. To be considered for financial assistance, a manufacturing industry
must: submit an application prior to the beginning of training; provide
assurance that the participants involved in the proposed training program
possess the prerequisite literacy skills; and clearly tie the proposed
training to specific business goals and performance objectives. The Existing
Workforce Training Program will pay a portion of the costs for the approved
training program; grants will range from 20-70% of allowable training
costs, depending upon a series of scoring criteria; and the maximum funding
for any one company site cannot exceed $50,000 per year.
• State
Highway and Transportation Programs
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
P.O. Box 2261
Little Rock, AR 72203-2261
501-569-2227
Fax: 501-569-2698
The following programs are available to students:
Cooperative Office Education (COE) is a cooperative work and training
program for high school students who have completed the necessary prerequisites
and are preparing for employment in office occupations. The student receives
academic, vocational instruction, on-the-job training related to their
career goals, and receives school credit for the employment.
Summer Employment Program: The Department hires students to work during
the summer months in positions ranging from clerical to statewide travel
crews. Two new programs were added in 1992. The Association of Black Engineers
in Arkansas (ABEA) requested summer intern positions for young minority
students who are pursuing an engineering career, and New Futures coordinated
the placement of at-risk youth as part of the organizations effort to
aid students with meaningful summer employment.
Engineering Interns: provides employment for civil engineering students
during the summer months. An Orientation Program was added in an effort
to better inform students about career possibilities within the Department
and to encourage them to consider full-time employment upon graduation.
Career Development: emphasizes the importance of math, science, and English
and encourages students to pursue careers in the highway and transportation
field. An engineer from the Department highlights the satisfaction obtained
from planning, designing and construction long-lasting projects which
have positive impacts on education, economic development and the quality
of life.
• Workforce
Development Initiatives
Governor's Commission on Adult Literacy
221 West Second St., Suite 408
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-324-9400
Fax: 501-324-9405
As the only state entity designated as the hub of a statewide network
for literacy, the Governor's Commission on Adult Literacy is working to
build capacity and quality of services in the area of adult learning.
During 1995, the adult education/literacy community provided workplace
literacy programs to 300 employers which served the education needs of
over 10,000 workers. Programs available include: the Workforce Alliance
for Growth in Economy (WAGE) program, a partnership between local employers
as an adult collaborative effort to address the need to improve the basic
skills of the unemployed and underemployed workforce. The Family-to-Work
Support Center enables educators to provide workplace relevant instruction
tied to employment goals of learners while meeting the employability requirements
of employers. In the Workers Involved in Skills Education (WISE) program,
team members develop education programs for workplaces by visiting the
work site and conducting a deductive analysis of the work process. By
watching workers do their jobs, the team can develop assessments and curriculum
to teach essential skills in terms of the job itself.
• Youth
Apprenticeship/Work Based Learning Consortia Project
Ron Schertzer, Program Manager
Apprenticeship and Technical Education
Vocational and Technical Education Division
Department of Education
Luther S. Hardin Building
Three Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201-1083
501-682-1360
Fax: 501-682-1509
The primary objective of the program is to link resources of business
and industry, education and the community to bridge the gap between the
classroom and the workplace. It gives high school students an opportunity
to develop career skills, evaluate their own potential for success, establish
personal goals, earn paid apprenticeships, obtain college-level experience
and gain personal contact within a specific occupation. All consortia
are funded with state funds and other individually acquired sources.
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California
•Apprentice Program
Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Council
1301 Clay St., Suite 1090-N
Oakland, CA 94612-5217
510-637-2951
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1-6 years.
Most trades require 3-4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
• Employment
Training Panel
Employment Training Panel (ETP)
1100 J St., 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA
916-327-5640
Fax: 916-327-5260
The Employment Training Panel (ETP) program is designed to assist business
in acquiring and retraining highly skilled workers and staff needed to
increase competitiveness and productivity. A performance-based contract
is developed and a cost reimbursement per trainee is negotiated. Trainees
must remain on the payroll 90 days after training in order for employer
to earn cost reimbursement. The average cost reimbursement ranges between
$1,000-$2,500 per trainee that successfully completes the program. Trainees
eligible include someone who is unemployed and receiving unemployment
insurance benefits or has exhausted his benefits within the past 2 years;
an employee covered by the Unemployment Insurance System and is in danger
of being laid off; and an employee in a firm that is becoming a high performance
or diversified workforce. Priorities of the program are: growth of the
California economy by stimulating exports and the production of goods
and services that are imported from outside the state; new employees for
firms locating or expanding in the state; development of a high performance
workplace for the future; training displaced workers; joint developments
with business management and worker representatives; and retention and
expansion of manufacturing workforce.
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Colorado
•Colorado FIRST Customized Job Training Program
Office of Business Development
1625 Broadway, Suite 1710
Denver, CO 80202
303-892-3840
Fax: 303-892-3848
TDD: 303-659-2656
Colorado FIRST Customized Training Program provides quality training for
companies that are relocating, expanding, or facing new competition. The
program will assist employers in training new or current workers in permanent,
non-seasonal jobs and provide short-term, job specific training designed
to fit the company's needs. Program requirements include: jobs must pay
above minimum wage levels and be accompanied by a health care coverage
plan; companies must participate in the training costs, directly and indirectly;
and Colorado FIRST funds do not pay wages of trainees. Financial assistance
for direct training costs include: instructor wages, travel, and per diem
allowances; development of curriculum and instructional materials; cost
of essential training supplies, equipment and space; and training at employer's
location or local community college or vocational school.
• State
Veterans Benefits
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division of Veterans Affairs
789 Sherman, Suite 460
Denver, CO 80203
303-894-7474
Fax: 303-866-2368
Some of the benefits Colorado provides for veterans include:Educational
Benefits: Reduced or Free Tuition at certain designated state institutions
of post-secondary education for members of the Colorado National Guard
(must serve 2 years for each year of education granted).
Educational Opportunities for Children: Free Tuition in certain state-supported
schools for children of POW or MIA who were Colorado residents when they
entered the Armed Forces, or for children of Colorado national guardsmen
who died or were permanently disabled. Limited to dependents who do not
qualify for federal educational benefits.
Employment Preference, Privileges: Disabled veterans shall have 10 points
added to their grade and non-disabled veterans or widows of veterans whose
death was due to military service shall be credited with an additional
5 points on civil service examinations.
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Connecticut
•Agriculture Education
Milton S. Natusch
State Department of Education
25 Industrial Park Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
203-638-4055
The agricultural education program serves secondary students, out-of-school
youth, and adults in full and part-time programs in regional centers throughout
the state. The focus is on preparing individuals for entrepreneurial opportunities
or for entry into occupations in which agricultural knowledge and skills
are required. The program includes inter-related components which are:
classroom instruction, laboratory experience, and supervised work experience.
Fees are involved except for students participating in eligible high school
programs.
• Apprenticeship
Bob Martin
State Department of Education
Vocational-Technical School System
25 Industrial Park Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
203-638-4125
This program provides trade-related classroom instruction to apprentices
registered with the State Department of Labor. Thirty six hours of classroom
instruction per apprentice course are set up in 13 locations, based on
the number of registered apprentices and the types of apprentice trades.
No state or federal money is used. State-registered apprentices must pay
$100 tuition fee per course and half will be reimbursed by the employer.
• Community
Services
Director of Community Services
Connecticut Department of Correction
90 Brainard Rd.
Hartford, CT 06114
203-566-1061
This program provides services in a residential or non-residential setting
for inmates returning to the community including: pre-release planning,
counseling, job development and placement counseling, substance abuse
counseling, follow-up and other necessary services. Private non-profit
agencies are eligible to receive funds for this community based service
program. In general contractors act as brokers, advocates, referral agents,
and counselors in obtaining necessary supportive services from their own
and other public and private agencies. Services provided are dependent
on individual client need.
• Customized
Job Training (CJT)
Program Manager
Connecticut Department of Labor
200 Golly Brook Blvd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
203-566-2450
The goal of the Connecticut Workplace-Based Customized Job Training Center
(CJT) Program is to help businesses grow and prosper in Connecticut by
becoming highly productive and globally competitive and to build a stable,
highly skilled workforce. The program is designed to stimulate the creation
and retention of jobs in the state by providing financial assistance for
training which the company could not have provided through its own resources.
Non-financial assistance in the form of assessment of training needs and
brokering of services is also given to businesses. Programs and contracts
are developed on a discretionary basis to address specific training needs.
Most programs have no client eligibility standards. Others may target
dislocated workers or other populations.
• Displaced
Homemaker Program
Program Manager
Connecticut Department of Labor
200 Folly Brook Blvd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
203-566-2450
This program coordinates a statewide network of job training and support
services for the displaced homemaker population. A broad program of support
services and occupational training provided through four multi-purpose
service centers and their satellites in different parts of the state.
Participants must be someone who has worked in the home providing unpaid
household services for family members; has been dependent on the income
of another family member but is no longer supported by that income or
is receiving public assistance; and has had or would have difficulty in
securing employment sufficient to provide for economic independence. Activities
include referral, counseling, assessment of skills, job training for various
occupations, job placement, and supportive services, such as child care
and transportation assistance.
• Institute
for Industrial and Engineering Technology (IIET)
Dr. Edward Rybczyk
Central Connecticut State University
185 Main St.
New Britain, CT 06051
203-827-7966
IIET is an outreach function of the School of Technology (SOT) at Central
Connecticut State University (CCSU) and offers non-credit courses and
services to industry. The SOT has had a proven record of success by providing
its services to over 1200 companies in Connecticut. IIET was selected
to assist in delivering applications oriented problem solving services
to organizations for them to stay competitive. Programs may be designed
for individual organizations and employers for individuals. IIET has five
Centers designed to provide services; the Manufacturing Applications Center,
Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Flexible Manufacturing
Networks Center receive both federal and state money. The remaining two
centers are self-sufficient; the Technical Training Center focuses on
training companies on advanced manufacturing technologies and concepts
ranging from quality assurance to engineering design and analysis. The
Human Resource Development Center provides assistance to displaced employees,
offers basic skills training, provides continuing education support to
the public and private industry as well as manages the conference center
at 185 Main St. in New Britain, CT.
• Hispanic
Human Resource Development Program
Joyce R. Thomas
Department of Social Services
25 Sigourney St.
Hartford, CT 06106
203-424-5876
This program serves persons who are targeted as language disadvantaged
by providing English as a Second Language and specific skills to enter
into the labor market. To be eligible you must be a Hispanic young adult,
out of school, unemployed, with a language barrier. Activities include
training, education, employment and supportive services.
• Job
Development Unit
Job Development and Placement Specialist
Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
1245 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06107
203-561-0153
This program provides job counseling, locations and/or develops job opportunities
for deaf and hard of hearing persons, assists employers as well as deaf
and hard of hearing persons with on-site training and in resolving on-the-job
problems, arranges for sign language interpreting services in vocational
situations. Any Connecticut resident of working age exhibiting a hearing
loss (including deafness) is considered eligible to pursue vocational
services through the Job Unit.
• Job
Training Finance Program
David Willis
Planning and Program Development
Connecticut Development Authority
845 Brook St.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
203-258-7816
This program is designed to provide below prime-rate-bank loans in amounts
up to $250,000 to credit-worthy manufacturers and related economic base
businesses, to assist such firms in the educational upgrade of their production
workers. Program also offers performance grants up to $25,000 as part
of the loan package. The borrower submits training plan applications to
participating commercial lender. Eligible expenses include training plan
development and administration, training expenses, training facilities,
and salaries, wage benefits for trainees and in-house instructors.
• Opportunities
Industrialization Centers
Executive Director
Opportunities Industrialization Centers
232 North Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06702
203-756-7987
State funding is offered to Opportunities Industrialization Centers (OIC)
in order to provide basic education, skill training, plus job counseling
toward employment to unemployed and/or underemployed young adults. OIC's
services are only available to low-income and welfare recipients.
• Services
for the Blind
Stephen M. Thal, Supervisor
Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Wethersfield, CT 06109
203-249-8525, ext. 220
Basic rehabilitation services for persons age 17-21 may include: low vision
aids, diagnostic evaluation, counseling and guidance, physical restoration,
vocational training, rehabilitation technology evaluation, adaptive equipment
and services to assure a client is satisfactorily placed. Additional services
provided to individuals who are blind may include: rehabilitation teaching
evaluation and training, such as activities of daily living, Braille and/or
technology orientation and mobility, may include evaluation and training
in cane travel techniques as well as orientation to home and work environments.
Staff can provide in-service training to employers and community agencies
who request it.
• Workers
Rehabilitation
Director
Division of Workers' Rehabilitation
Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission
21 Oak St., 4th Floor
Hartford, CT 06106
203-493-1500
The Workers Compensation Commission provides Vocational Rehabilitation
services to individuals injured under the Connecticut Workers' Compensation
Act. Funding is provided from part of the Workers' Compensation Commission
Budget which is an assessment against the insurance industry. To be eligible
for the services of this program, an individual must have an accepted
workers' compensation case and the injury must prevent return to former,
or most recent, work and pose permanent restrictions. Workers' Rehab provides
aptitude testing, evaluation, job development, job-seeking skills, counseling,
formal training, job placement, and on-the-job training.
• Workfare
General Assistance
Connecticut Department of Social Services
25 Sigourney St.
Hartford, CT 06106
203-424-5381
Participation in case management plan activities, which may include Workfare,
is required of employable recipients of General Assistance. Activities
under this program include: work experience (work crews at public works,
custodial duties, clerical duties, and teacher's aide) at municipal sites,
state agencies, or non-profit organizations; education (such as GED preparation)
substance abuse counseling; training (such as clerical skills, data entry,
and machine skills training); job search activities. Local Welfare Officials
are required to submit proposed Employability Plan and Workfare sites
for approval. Recipients who fail to participate as assigned are subject
to a 90-day suspension of financial benefits.
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Delaware
•Apprenticeship Program
Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Council
Lock Box 36 Federal Building
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-573-6113
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1-6 years.
Most trades require 3-4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
• Blue
Collar Training Funds
Delaware Economic Development Office
99 Kings Highway
P.O. Box 1401
Dover, DE 19903
302-739-4271
Fax: 302-739-5749
The Blue Collar Training Funds program provides funds for business expansion,
start-up, or retention. Eligible applicants include educational agencies,
employers, employee organizations, proven training providers, and community-based
organizations. Characteristics of training available are: short term;
transferable skills; primarily for entry level positions to enter or re-enter
the workforce, to permit employee upgrade, and to retain or train employees;
on-site and/or classroom training; and the numbers of trainees involved
should be cost-effective. Costs covered by the Blue Collar Training Fund
include: instructors, classroom space/facilities, liability insurance,
administrative support systems, program development, training supervision,
maintenance of training records, progress monitoring, and wage subsidies
to trainees.
• Department
of Corrections Education and Training
Department of Corrections
80 Monrovia Ave.
Smyrna, DE 19977
302-739-5601
Fax: 302-739-6740
One of the biggest concerns officials for the Department of corrections
have, as it relates to its clients, is education and absence of essential
job skills. The agency offers a variety of vital programs to equip clients
with some of the basic skills needed to obtain employment upon release.
The Volunteers of America provide a Literacy Program which provides reading
skills to anyone from non-readers to 4th grade level and Literacy Training
which trains residents to tutor other residents.
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Florida
•Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Council
City Center Building
Suite 4140
227 North Bronough St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-942-8336
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1-6 years.
Most trades require 3-4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
• Quick
Response Training Program
Florida Department of Commerce
Division of Economic Development
Quick Response Training Program
107 West Gaines St., Suite 466
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2000
850-922-8645
Fax: 850-921-1101
The Quick Response Training Program is a customer-driven training program
designed as an inducement to secure new businesses to Florida as well
as provide existing businesses the necessary training programs for expansion.
Through this program, Florida is able to effectively retain, expand and
attract employers offering high-quality jobs. Eligible projects are new
or expanding/existing businesses that produce exportable goods or services,
create new jobs and employ workers who require customized entry-level
skills training. Training Requirements include: 1)Training services can
be provided through community colleges, school districts, area vocational-technical
centers, state universities, and when approved, at licensed and certified
post-secondary private institutions. Training is limited to 18 months
or less. 2) Training can be conducted at the business's own facility,
at the training provider's facility, or at a combination of sites. 3)
Program instructors can be either full or part time educators or professional
trainers from the business. 4) The selection of trainees is the responsibility
of the business, although assistance is available. The business is also
responsible for establishing criteria to select trainees.
• Veterans
Preference in Employment
Department of Veterans' Affairs
P.O. Box 31003
St. Petersburg, FL 33731
813-898-4443
Florida laws relating too veterans are intended to provide selected veterans
with an advantage in employment as a recognition of their sacrifices in
the service of the nation, and also as compensation for deferring their
civilian careers. There are 4 Veterans' Preference categories: 1) Persons
with a service connected disability which is compensable under public
laws, 2) the spouse of any person who has a total and permanent service
disability and who, because of this disability cannot qualify for employment;
3) any veteran of any war who served one day on active duty during a wartime
period; 4) the unremarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a
result of a service connected disability. Specific questions regarding
preference eligibility, including required documentation, should be referred
to the office listed above.
• Veterans
Scholarship Programs
Administrative and Public Information Division
Department of Veterans' Affairs
P.O. Box 31003
St. Petersburg, FL 33731
813-893-2451
The State of Florida provides scholarships for dependent children of deceased
or disabled veterans or children of servicemen classified as prisoners
of war or missing in action. Applicants must be between the ages of 16
and 22. The value of each award will be the amount of tuition and fees
charged for 2 semesters or 3 quarters by the institution the applicant
is attending. The payment is made directly to the institution, no disbursement
is made to the student. For more information or an application, contact
the Public Information Division.
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Georgia
•HOPE Grants
Student Finance Commission
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 200
Tucker, GA 30084-5305
770-414-3000
800-776-6878
The Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) program provides scholarships
and grants to students attending public and approved private institutions.
The intent of this award is to encourage advance training and education.
This HOPE award may be applied toward tuition, books, and other education-related
expenses. Funding is received from the Georgia Lottery for Education.
• Quick
Start
Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
1800 Century Place, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30345
404-679-1700
Fax: 404-679-1710
Quick Start provides high-quality training services at no cost to new
or expanding businesses in Georgia. Some of the elements of Quick Start
training include: training needs analysis, examines the needs and develops
recommendations for training that will be required; a detailed training
plan gives a description of the training services and training schedule
that will be custom-designed to meet a company?s needs; high-quality training
using advanced instructional technologies; and an expert in manufacturing
and business technologies, instructional designers, computer experts,
video production technicians and other professionals, Every company works
with a Certified Economic Developer Trainer (CEDT). The CEDT is located
at one of the Georgia's Department of Technical and Adult Education?s
32 technical institutes or one of the four colleges affiliated with Quick
Start.
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Hawaii
•Apprenticeship Program
Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Council
300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 5113
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-541-2519
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1-6 years.
Most trades require 3-4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
• Career
Kokua
Research and Statistics Office
Career Kokua Program
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
830 Punchbowl St., Room 321
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-586-8999
Fax: 808-586-9099
Career Kokua, the Hawaii Career Information Delivery System, is a computerized
library of occupational and educational information. This information
is accurate, up-to-date, and easily retrievable. Its information covers
career exploration, occupations, how to prepare for specific jobs, wages,
schools, programs of study, job search aides, military careers, community
resources, and financial aid. The general public can use Career Kokua
computers at Employment offices. Career Kokua computers are located at
all secondary schools, community colleges, University of Hawaii's Manoa
campus, some community agencies, the Employment Resource Centers and at
some military bases. The user agencies receive handbooks and training
so their counselors can assist students, clients, and interested persons.
Funds for this service are provided by the state and by user fees.
• Employment
and Training Fund Program
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
830 Punchbowl St., Room 321
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-586-8839
Fax: 808-586-9068
The Employment and Training Fund (EFT) Program makes available to employers
and individuals timely and innovative programs in business-specific training,
upgrade training, new occupational skills training, management skills
training and similar activities. EFT may be used to fund: the operation
of the state employment service for which no federal funds have been allocated;
business-specific training programs to create a more diversified job base
and to carry out the purposes of the new industry training program; industry
or employer-specific training programs where there are critical skill
shortages in high growth occupational or industry areas; training and
retraining programs to assist workers who have become recently unemployed
or are likely to be unemployed; programs to assist residents who do not
qualify for federal or state job training programs to overcome employment
barriers; and training programs to provide job-specific skills for individuals
in need of such assistance to improve career employment prospects.
• Employment
Training and Job Placement Services for Low-Income Persons
Office of Community Services
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
335 Merchant St., Room 101
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-586-8675
Fax: 808-586-8685
Gaps in services or special needs to assist low-income persons and low-income
persons with disabilities in becoming employed are addressed by Chapter
42D Contracts with Private Sector Service Agencies. The services assist
low-income persons and low-income persons with disabilities with employment
through pre-employment training, occupational skills training including
on-the-job training, and job development and placement.
• Offender/Ex-Offender
Program
David Kamiyama
Offender/Ex-Offender Project
Alu Like Inc.
1427 Dillingham Blvd., #205B
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-848-8255
Fax: 808-842-3717
The Project will complete an in-depth assessment on the capabilities,
needs, and vocational potential of the ex-offenders seeking services from
the project. A determination on the course of training, work, and services
most appropriate to address each individual's employment goals and needs
will be jointly agreed to by the ex-offender and the project's Employment
Specialist. The service plan will identify employment goals and projected
timetable of services. The Project will assist with referrals to Job Training
Partnership Act (JTPA) programs to provide classroom training in basic
education and/or vocational skills, worksite experience, on-the-job and
other training designed to enhance the employment potential of participants.
On-the-job training sites will be developed by the project prior to referral
to a JTPA program. Referrals to JTPA programs will be initiated due to
the project not having training monies for participants. Due to recent
budget cuts, this program is currently available only on the island of
Oahu.
• Operation
Nightingale
Patrick Dickson
Operation Nightingale
Kapiolani Community College
Building 854-5, 600 Pensacola St.
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-538-7744
Operation Nightingale assists international nurses to pass the state licensure
exam for registered nurses. Kapiolani Community College offers instruction
in English and test-taking strategies so that registered nurses can be
licensed to meet the critical nursing shortage in the state. The program
is advertised in the news media and at health care institutions.
• Psychosocial
Rehabilitation Program
Brenda Hashimoto, Program Specialist
Adult Mental Health Division
Department of Health
Box 3378
Honolulu, HI 96801
808-733-9333
Through the Department of Health's nine Community Mental Health Centers'
Psychosocial Rehabilitation program, the following vocational rehabilitation
services are provided to persons with severe disabling mental illness:
1) Functional assessment/evaluation to determine the individual's capabilities
and level of functioning. 2) Work-activity programs to assist individuals
in their development of desired work habits and attitudes. 3) Psycho-educational
classes to assist the individual with the understanding of their illness,
medication, symptoms, and stress. 4) Social skills training for the development
of interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and independent living
skills. 5) Vocational counseling services to individuals referred and
participating in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services during the time
that they are with the programs. 6) Support services for individuals who
are employed and/or interested in employment.
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Idaho
•Customized Education and Training
Division of Vocational Education
650 West State St.
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0095
208-334-3216
Fax: 208-334-2365
Short-term training programs for adults are supported primarily by employer
contributions, user fees, and business and industry donations. The goal
is to deliver customized training for employer needs that actively contributes
to Idaho's continued economic, rural and community development. The Idaho
technical college system helped more than 37,500 Idaho employees upgrade
their skills or learn brand new ones in fiscal year 1995 and provided
customized training to numerous Idaho businesses.
• Workforce
Development Training Fund
Manager, Business Development
Idaho Department of Commerce
700 West State St.
Boise, ID 83720
208-334-2470
Fax: 208-334-2631
The Workforce Development Training Fund will be created to fund a trained
workforce for Idaho employers. This Fund is to provide training and retraining
opportunities that would not otherwise exist for Idaho's workforce. It
will be dedicated to provide training for: skills necessary for specific
economic opportunities and industrial expansion initiatives; and upgrading
skills of currently employed workers at risk of being permanently laid
off. The program is still in development and many details have not yet
been addressed. It will be funded by a small portion of the state's share
of the unemployment tax. The legislation provides opportunities for workforce
retention and workforce expansion and should be implemented by the summer
of 1996.
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Illinois
•Displaced Homemakers
Doris Moy
Illinois Department of Labor
Displaced Homemakers Program
160 North LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60601
312-793-7111
Fax: 312-793-5257
TDD: 312-782-2000
A displaced homemaker is a person who 1) has worked in the home for a
substantial number of years providing unpaid services for family members;
2) is not gainfully employed; 3) has difficulty in securing employment;
and 4) was dependent on the income of another family member but is no
longer supported by such income, or was dependent on federal assistance
and is no longer eligible for such assistance. Agencies eligible to apply
for program funds are those which can demonstrate that they are currently
providing some type of services to the population. Allowable activities
for individuals include assessment; career guidance and testing; self-confidence
building; assertiveness training, job readiness workshops, job development
and placement; work experience; supportive services, and referrals.
• Earnfare
Deborah McCarrel
Illinois Department of Public Aid
400 Iles Park Place
Springfield, IL 62762
217-785-0465
Fax: 217-782-5708
TDD: 217-785-8035
Participants engage in assigned employment activities equal to the amount
of the Food Stamp benefits divided by the federal minimum wage. Subsequently,
minimum wage assistance is earned for each additional hour of performance
in Earnfare activity up to a maximum of $231 per month. Participants continue
working at the initial Earnfare provider worksite for six months out of
any twelve consecutive month period or until reassigned or reassessed.
Participants must accept bona fide offers of employment and apply for
jobs for which the provider makes a referral. Transportation expenses
are provided for job interviews arranged by Earnfare employers. A clothing
allowance is available which allows an individual to receive up to $100
in a 12-month period for clothing needed to go to the Earnfare assignment.
• Educational
Opportunities for Children of Deceased War Veterans
Vickey Campbell
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
833 South Spring
P.O. Box 19432
Springfield, IL 62794-9432
217-782-3418
Fax: 217-524-0344
TDD: 217-524-4645
With certain restrictions, this state funded program offers payments of
$250 for matriculation and tuition fees, board, room rent, books and supplies
at elementary school, high school, and other institutions in Illinois
for youth between the ages of 10-18 years. Requirements are extensive;
details are available from the office listed above.
• Employer
Training Assistance Program
Dennis Sienko
Prairie State 2000 Authority
James R. Thompson Center
Suite 4-800
100 West Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-814-2700
Fax: 312-814-2703
TDD: 312-814-3842
Prairie State 2000 is an Illinois State Agency that invests in currently
employed worker training tied to technological or productivity quality
changes in the workplace. The focus is on assisting job retention through
skills upgrading. Funds are awarded under two programs: the Employer Training
Assistance Program (ETAP) and the Individual Training Assistance Program
(ITAP). Prairie State receives referrals from local and state economic
development groups, trade associations, community colleges and directly
from employers. Grants and loans are awarded to businesses on the basis
of financial need and type of retraining planned. Allowable activities
include trainer costs, materials, and supplies.
• Employment
Services Coalition Program
Bing Senger
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Division of Youth and Community Services
406 East Monroe St.
Springfield, IL 62702
217-785-2570
Fax: 217-785-0395
TDD: 217-524-3715
This program is an interagency, collaborative venture to provide work
experience and create employment opportunities for troubled youth in the
north and west areas of Chicago. The primary activities of the coalition
are: the teaching of basic literacy skills, the provision of work experience
to enrolled youth, and post-work center job development. Those eligible
are youth, ages 14-17, who have been adjudicated to be delinquent or to
be in violation of probation for a delinquent act, or who the judge would
otherwise commit to the Juvenile Division of the Department of Corrections,
and no other resources are available to meet the youths needs.
• Illinois
Labor-Management Program
Sue Fierce
Illinois Department of commerce and Community affairs
High Performance Workplace Division
620 East Adams
Springfield, IL 62701
217-785-6219
Fax: 217-524-3701
TDD: 217-785-6055
Local labor management committee programs and services include: programs
to establish and increase the effectiveness of cooperative labor management
initiatives in the workplace, in both private and public sectors; conducting
educational workshops/seminars on issues of mutual concern to local labor
and management; implementation/facilitation of joint construction agreements
to promote benefits of cooperation in the construction industry; programs
promoting labor management cooperation in small to medium sized firms
as a foundation for human resource development; programs creating partnerships
between local businesses, labor unions and schools addressing future job
skills needed to increase quality and productivity; and, programs promoting
the use of labor management committees in layoff or plant closing situations.
• Individual
Training Assistance Program
Dennis Sienko
Prairie State 2000 Authority
James R. Thompson Center
Suite 4-800, 100 West Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-814-2700
Fax: 312-814-2703
TDD: 312-814-3842
Prairie State 2000 is an Illinois State Agency that invests in currently
employed worker retraining tied to technological or productivity/quality
changes in the workplace. The focus is upon assisting job retention through
skills upgrading. Experienced Illinois employed workers are candidates
for retraining vouchers. Unemployed workers may be eligible, assuming
all other training resources have been exhausted.
• Industrial
Training Program
Jerry L. Burger
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
620 East Adams
Springfield, IL 62701
217-785-6284
Fax: 217-524-3701
TDD: 217-785-6055
or
Industrial Training Program
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph St., Suite 3-400
Chicago, IL 60601
312-814-2809
Fax: 312-814-2370
The purpose of this program is to increase economic development activities
to small and medium-sized businesses and to increase the cost efficiency
of state-delivered economic development programs and services. Any multi-company
project sponsored by manufacturing associations, community colleges, strategic
manufacturing partnerships, and grant recipients or administrative entities
under the Job Training Partnership Act is eligible to apply for funding.
Individual companies may apply for funding if they are retraining their
workforce or training new employees in conjunction with an expansion or
new location.
• MIA/POW
Scholarships
Vickey Campbell
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
833 South Spring
P.O. Box 19432
Springfield, IL 62794-9432
217-782-3418
Fax: 217-524-0344
TDD: 217-524-46455
The Missing-in-Action/Prisoner of War scholarship includes benefits to
defray costs of tuition and certain fees or treatment at therapeutic,
rehabilitative or higher educational facilities for any spouse, natural
child or step-child of an eligible veteran. Application is made through
the state controlled university or college that the applicant wished to
attend or through any local Department of Veterans Affairs service office.
The child must begin using the scholarship prior to his or her 26th birthday.
• Project
Second Chance
Bob Senger
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Division of Youth and Community Services
406 East Monroe St.
Springfield, IL 62702
217-785-2570
Fax: 217-785-0395
TDD: 217-524-3715
This program involves the development and coordination of local employment
and training services for youth leading to unsubsidized employment. Private
sector agencies recruit and train a corps of volunteers to provide client
employment assistance to project youth, direct placement of youth in unsubsidized
employment, and enrollment of youth in vocational training programs, community
colleges or high school programs. Youths ages 16 through 20 served by
private sector youth service agencies funded by the Department of Family
Services are eligible for services.
• Senior
Employment Specialist Program
Paul Crutchfield
Illinois Department on Aging
Senior Employment Specialist
State of Illinois Center
Suite 10-350, 100 West Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601-3220
312-744-4016
Fax: 312-814-2916
TDD: 800-2552-8966
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) is mandated by the Illinois Act
on Aging to coordinate training and employment-related activities for
the state's older individuals. IDOA funds the Area Agencies on Aging to
hire Senior Employment Specialists, whose main responsibilities are to
establish an effective system of coordination and delivery of training
and employment services for older individuals by tapping the resources
and coordinating with Illinois' 26 Job Training Partnership Act private
industry councils, Employment Service Office, private and public sector
employers, universities and colleges, the Older Americans act Title V
Senior Community Service Employment Program and other training and employment-related
services. The purpose of the program is to provide older individuals the
maximum opportunity for training and employment programs and services.
• State
Literacy Grant Program
Judith Rake
Illinois Secretary of State Literacy Office
431 South 4th St.
Springfield, IL 62701
217-7855-6921
Fax: 217-785-6927
TDD: 217-524-0040
The Literacy Office administers two grant programs to improve the basic
skills of adults. The community literacy program currently uses volunteers
to upgrade the basic skills of adults functioning below the ninth grade
level. The workplace literacy grant provides dollars to businesses which
match the public money to provide job-specific basic skills at the worksite.
• Youth
Employment and Training Program
Bob Senger
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Division of Youth and Community Services
406 East Monroe St.
Springfield, IL 62702
217-7855-2570
Fax: 217-785-0395
TDD: 217-524-3715
Youth are referred to this program as a condition of probation by the
Juvenile Court Judge or the governor's Youth Service Initiative Coordinator.
If the youth meets eligibility criteria, a full range of unified Delinquency
Intervention Services will be made available, including pre-employment
training classes. The goals of these services are: to improve self-awareness,
self-confidence and self-reliance; to improve the ability to communicate
and work with peers, adults and authority figures; to facilitate the ability
to cope with stressful situations and deal with frustration; to enhance
the ability to handle responsibility; and to increase the ability to confidently
seek employment.
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Indiana
•Training 2000 Program
Business Development Division
Indiana Department of Commerce
One North Capitol, Suite 700
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2288
800-662-7832
Fax: 317-233-5123
TDD: 317-233-5977
Indiana's Training 2000 program is designed to provide financial assistance
to new and expanding industries committed to training their workforce.
The program will reimburse a company up to a maximum of 50% of their eligible
training costs. Reimbursement will not exceed $200,000 for retraining
existing workers. Reimbursement for training new hires will be evaluated
on a case-by-case basis. Types of assistance eligible include instruction
costs, some travel costs and materials and supplies. Eligible training
activities include: basic skills; reading, writing, and math; transferable
skills which will enhance an employee's general knowledge, employability
and flexibility in the workplace; company-specific skills which are unique
to an individual company's workplace, equipment and/or capital investment;
and quality-assurance skills which are intended to increase the quality
of the company's product. Sixty percent of the grant award will be made
available for reimbursement as soon as the training contract is executed.
Once the company has achieved 80% of its contracted job creation and investment
goals, an additional 20% is made available. After the company achieves
100% of its contracted job creation and investment goals, the remaining
20% of the grant award will be made available for reimbursement.
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Iowa
•Iowa Conservation Corps
Duane Leitch
Iowa Department of Economic Development
200 East Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-281-9020
Fax: 515-242-4809
The Iowa Conservation Corps (ICC) has three components that provide meaningful
employment and career education opportunities to youth between the ages
of 14 and 24 in projects that enhance the state's human and natural resources.
The Summer Conservation Program employs youth to perform conservation-related
work for schools, cities and counties where they gain work skills and
an appreciation of Iowa's natural heritage; the In-School Program provides
part-time employment during the school year for handicapped and disadvantaged
youth at schools, cities, counties, and nonprofit agencies with hopes
of enhancing the youth's future employability; and the Young Adult Program
provides persons 18-24 with conservation and human services employment.
In 1995, 142 out of 148 corps members in the Young Adult Program either
found unsubsidized employment or entered/ returned to college upon completion
of the program.
• Iowa
Jobs Training Program
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Division of Work Force Development
Business and Industrial Training
150 Des Moines St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-281-9026
Fax: 515-281-9033
The Iowa General Assembly established the Iowa Jobs Training Program by
combining the Small Business New Jobs Training Program and the Iowa Retraining
Program. The program consists of the following two components:
1)
Small Business New Jobs Training Services: This program provides repayable
loans up to $50,000 or grants of less than $5,000 to train new employees
of small businesses (500 or fewer employees) that are either new, expanding,
or relocating to Iowa. Loans are repaid through the diversion of increased
payroll receipts or through the diversion of increased property taxes.
Training services that are customized to meet the individual needs of
each business range from adult basic education to highly technical training.
Methods of training include classroom and on-the-job training.
2)
Retraining Services: This component provides forgivable loans up to $50,000
or grants of less than $5,000 for businesses that are retooling and, must
retrain their existing employees. A loan is forgiven if a business completes
its training program and retrains at least the number of employees agreed
to prior to funding. Training services, customized to meet the individual
needs of each business, range from adult basic education to highly technical
training. On-the-job training is not available for this component. All
other training methods are utilized. Unlike the new jobs training component,
retraining assistance is available to a business of any size.
• Job
Developers
Client Services
Human Resource Center
Education/Job Training/Treatment
901 29th Ave. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-398-3907
Four Job Developers, one at each residential correctional facility and
one that handles probation/parole clients in the Cedar Rapids area, identify
job opportunities for residents, assesses their skills and oversees their
placement in appropriate positions within the community. The Job Developer
counsels residents during the intake phase of the program, during the
job search periods and after employment with a view toward instructing
them in proper appearance, job seeking practices, self-confidence and
self-image, vocational strengths and interests, and other job related
issues while job-seeking and after employment. There is also an instructor
who teaches a class on job-related social skills to clients referred both
from residential and probation/parole services. Employment training for
offenders ages 16-21 is also available.
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Kansas
•Apprenticeship Program
Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Council
444 SE Quincy St., Room 247
Topeka, KS 66683-3571
913-295-2624
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1-6 years.
Most trades require 3-4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
• Kansas
Industrial Retraining (KIR) Program
Kansas Department of Commerce & Housing
Business Development Division
700 SW Harrison, Suite 1300
Topeka, KS 66603-3712
913-296-5298
Fax: 913-296-3490
TDD: 913-296-3487
This program is a job retention tool which assists employees of restructuring
industries who are likely to be displaced because of obsolete or inadequate
job skills and knowledge. Eligible industries include basic enterprises
that are restructuring their operations through incorporation of existing
technology, development and incorporation of existing diversification
of production, or the development and implementation of new production
activities. At least five existing employees must be trained to qualify
for assistance. The program may be used to assist firms involved in both
pre-employment and on-the-job training. Pre-employment training may be
used to allow the company and prospective employees an opportunity to
evaluate one another before making any employment commitments. Prospective
employees are given the knowledge and specific skills necessary for job
entry. Trainees usually attend classes on their own time and without pay.
On-the-job training is conducted after hiring. Trainees may receive instruction
on the company's own production equipment on the plant floor or on similar
machinery in a classroom setting.
• Parole
Job Fair
Mike Hammond, Parole Officer II
Technical Advisor, Job Fair
Department of Corrections
London State Office Building
Topeka, KS 66612-1284
913-296-8069
The Job Fair was designed to provide offenders with additional information
regarding the kinds of job skills local employers need, and the types
of jobs which are available. Employers who have taken part in the fair
indicated that they had been previously unaware of the job skills of some
of the offenders. Some of those skills were learned, developed, and practiced
during the offender's incarceration. The Corrections Department believes
the types of opportunities which are made available during such events
are beneficial to all involved, and intends to cooperate with other state
and local agencies to promote these activities. The total cost to conduct
the most recent Job Fair was approximately $200.
• State
of Kansas Investments in Lifelong Learning (SKILL)
Kansas Department of Commerce & Housing
Business Development Division
700 SW Harrison, Suite 1300
Topeka, KS 66603-3712
913-296-5298
Fax: 913-296-3490
TDD: 913-296-3487
The SKILL program may be utilized by individual business or consortiums
of companies adding new jobs. Like the KIT program, SKILL is intended
to help companies offset the costs of training employees for new jobs.
SKILL's funding capacity, however, is substantially larger because the
number and average wages of the new employees determine the project funding
limit. Training projects costs are financed through tax exempt, public
purpose bonds issued on an as needed basis by the Kansas Development Finance
Authority. The maximum amount of assistance for which a company qualifies
is directly tied to the number of new jobs created and the taxable wages
of those jobs over 10 years. If a company is unable to create jobs in
sufficient numbers to generate withholding tax revenue according to its
annual projections, the business may be required to repay a portion of
the training funds on a shared basis with the state. If a company leaves
the state before the bonds are retired, the full cost must be repaid,
less any withholding tax contributions collected prior to the company's
departure.
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Kentucky
•Apprenticeship Program
Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Council
Federal Building, Room 187-J
600 Martin Luther King Place
Louisville, KY 40202
502-582-5223
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1-6 years.
Most trades require 3-4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
• Bluegrass
State Skills Corporation (BSSC)
Cabinet for Economic Development
2300 Capitol Plaza Tower
500 Mero St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-7140
Fax: 502-564-3256
The Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC) provides grants for the
customized skills training of workers for new, expanding, and existing
industries in Kentucky. Grants are awarded for portions of an employer's
eligible costs of training Kentucky residents in job skills ranging from
entry level to advanced, including retraining and skills upgrading of
existing employees. BSSC works with other employment, job training resources,
and financial incentive agencies to design a training program customized
to meet the specific needs of a company. Approved training can be provided
by an educational institution, private training specialists, or by the
company's own trainers. Funds can be used for curriculum design and customization,
instructor salaries and instructional materials. BSSC also can help to
cover a portion of the travel costs for the employees of new and expanding
Kentucky industries that must be sent outside of Kentucky or the USA for
training as company instructors. The instructor must return to the company
and train other employees on similar equipment, processes, and procedures.
BSSC can reimburse the company partially for the instructor/trainer's
out-of-state travel, food, and lodging expenses.
• Kentucky
TECH System
Cabinet for Workforce Development
Department for Technical Education
500 Mero St.
Capitol Plaza Tower
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-4286
Fax: 502-564-5316
The Department for Technical Education manages state-supported technical
education programs and facilities, including the Kentucky TECH system.
Kentucky TECH offers technical training in more than 50 job areas at 25
post-secondary and 54 secondary facilities across the state, retraining
for employed adults who need new or upgraded skills, and vocational assessment.
Customized employee training and assessment programs are provided to businesses
and industries at technical schools, in mobile facilities or at work sites.
The Kentucky TECH System guarantees employers that graduate state-operated
vocational-technical schools have demonstrated competence in the skills
listed on the approved task lists which represent industry-validated specification
for each occupational program. Should a former student be considered by
the employer as performing below a satisfactory level on any skill on
the approved task lists, the Kentucky TECH System agrees to provide specific
retraining at no charge for instructional costs to the employee or employer.
This guarantee extends for two years from the date of graduation.
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Louisiana
•Apprenticeship Program
Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Council
Suite 133, Afton Village Condo
3535 Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
504-389-0253
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1-6 years.
Most trades require 3-4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
• Quickstart
Training
Quickstart Training
Department of Education
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
504-342-3343
Fax: 504-342-3552
TDD: 504-342-3998
Companies that qualify for Quickstart Training are new or expanding businesses
or industry that are creating at least 10 new jobs. Services provided
include: 1) Identification of required skill level of the jobs to be performed.
2) Development of a lead-time schedule covering factors such as preparation
of training materials, recruitment and selection of trainees, class starts,
duration, and completion, employment of instructors, training site preparation,
and other pertinent items. 3) Instructors salaries, curriculum preparation,
and the facility for training are without cost to the company, unless
some training is conducted within the plant. 4) Training is conducted
to help prepare trainees for potential employment opportunities in the
company?s new or expanding operation. Successful completion of the training
program carries no obligation for trainees to accept any offer of employment,
nor is an offer guaranteed to trainees. 5) Training supplies and materials
such as manuals and hand tools are generally furnished by the technical
college depending on the number of jobs created and the cost of these
items. 6) Equipment for training purposes is sometimes furnished by the
technical college depending on the cost and the possibility of it being
used in other training programs at the institute.
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Maine
•Apprenticeship Program
Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Council
Federal Building
68 Sewall St., Room 401
Augusta, ME 04330
207-622-8235
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1-6 years.
Most trades require 3-4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
• Business
Visitation Program
Department of Labor
Bureau of Employment and Training Programs
55 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0055
207-624-6390
Fax: 207-624-6499
TDD: 207-794-1110
80% of all new jobs come from existing businesses. This is why the Business
Visitation Program (BVP) assists local companies and communities to identify
and resolve business problems. The program enlists local volunteers and
the Chamber of Commerce to gather information about development problems,
and economic and community concerns. It then links businesses with a variety
of financial, technological, business planning, marketing and job training
concerns. The goal of the BVP program is to stimulate local economic growth
and prevent dislocation.
• Job
Development Training Fund
Department of Economic And Community Affairs
Office of Business Development
State House Station #59
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-3153
Fax: 207-287-5701
or
Department of Labor
Bureau of Employment and Training Programs
State House Station #55
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-33379
Fax: 207-287-4767
The Job Development training Fund has two training objectives. First,
it is used to assist companies that locate or expand in Maine by helping
cover a part of their unusual, unforeseen or extraordinary training costs.
Second, it is available to companies that need to upgrade or retrain their
employees in order to remain competitive. To apply, a company must complete
a written application outlining the need for training reimbursement: providing
information on the company's location or expansion plans, number of positions
created, and a training plan to fill those positions created, and a training
plan to fill those positions; or, provide information on the company's
need for upgrade and retrain assistance, the number of positions affected,
and a training plan to upgrade and/or retrain those positions.
• Maine
Training Initiative (MTI) Program
Department of Labor
Bureau of Employment and Training Programs
55 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0055
207-624-6390
Fax: 207-624-6499
(In Maine) TDD: 800-794-1110
The Maine Training Initiative (MTI) is a state-funded program designed
to make job training more available and accessible. The Job Training Service
uses MTI funds to supplement other programs and to enroll people who otherwise
would not meet federal eligibility guidelines. The MTI program broadens
the range of possible career preparation activities.
• Maine's
Veterans Services
Frank Soares, Director
Maine Veterans Services Bureau
State House Station #117
Camp Keyes
Building 7, Room G8
Augusta, ME 04333-0033
207-626-4467
Fax: 207-626-4509
Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits Program: Free tuition (waiver)
will be granted to eligible dependents who attend a State of Maine Supported
Institution of higher learning. Eligible dependents are granted benefits
for a maximum of 8 semesters which must be completed within 6 consecutive
academic years from the date of first entrance. Call this office for eligibility
requirements.
• Professionals
in Transition (PROFIT)
Nancy Jones
Professionals in Transition (PROFIT)
c/o Maine Job Service
2 Anthony Ave.
Augusta, ME 04330
207-624-5120
Fax: 207-624-5107
PROFIT was organized as a support group for professionals whose careers
are in transition. Whether unemployed, underemployed or making a career
change, these men and women meet together to make a positive change in
their future. Placement of Maine professionals with Maine business is
PROFIT's primary goal. PROFIT has two distinct outreaches to fulfill its
goals: 1) to its professional members--to provide a forum for the exchange
of information and ideas, education in the current employment market,
and an environment of mutual support and encouragement; and 2) to the
business community--to establish a direct link to qualified, skilled,
professional candidates thus eliminating the need for costly recruiting
activities. Bi-weekly meetings are held which feature a variety of speakers
covering a wide-range of topics. PROFIT is self-managed through an independent
steering committee.
• Rapid
Employment and Development Initiative
Department of Economic and Community Development
Office of Business Development
State House Station #59
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-3153
Fax: 207-287-5701
or
Department of Labor
Bureau of Employment and Training Programs
State House Station #55
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-3379
Fax: 207-287-4767
Maine responds to expansion or relocation of a company's needs through
the Rapid Employment and Development Initiative (REDI). To provide workers
who can learn a job quickly and adapt to change REDI offers a seamless,
non-bureaucratic education and training system that includes: single point
of contact, rapid response, and customized education and training. Key
aspects of REDI are: recruitment, assessment, workplace literacy, computer
literacy, competencies training, technical skills training, and education.
• Strategic
Training for Accelerated Reemployment (STAR) Program
Department of Labor
Bureau of Employment and Training Programs
55 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0055
207-624-6390
Fax: 207-624-6499
(In Maine)TDD: 800-794-1110
The STAR program is a state-funded program that provides training for
individuals receiving unemployment compensation or facing a layoff. Two
years of training is allowable. The Job Training Service provides 100%
of the cost for one year of training, and 50% of the cost for training
that requires more than one year for completion. Frequently, participants
are able to access post-secondary (Pell) grants or student loans for their
share of two-year costs.
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Maryland
•Apprenticeship Program
Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Council
300 West Pratt St., Room 200
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-962-2676
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1-6 years.
Most trades require 3-4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
• Displaced
Homemaker Program
Maryland Department of Human Resources
311 West Saratoga St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-3521
410-767-7477
Fax: 410-767-0256
TDD: 410-767-7025
The Displaced Homemaker Program provides services to women who have been
homemakers for most of their adult lives and have lost their primary source
of income because of separation, divorce or death of a spouse. These programs
help the homemaker cope with the immediate crisis, increase her self-confidence
and develop the skills needed to support herself and her family. Displaced
Homemaker Programs offer: Individual and career counseling, career development
workshops, assistance in obtaining education and training, support groups,
job referral and placement. To be eligible homemakers must be over 30,
depended for support on the income of a family member and lost that income
because of separation, divorce, death, disability of a spouse, or who
have been dependent of government assistance as the parent of a dependent
child and are no longer eligible for that assistance.
• Partnership
for Workforce Quality
Department of Business and Economic Development
Division of Regional Development
Office of Regional Response
217 East Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-767-0095
The Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ) provides matching grants to
reimburse Maryland business (targeting manufacturers with 500 or fewer
employees) for direct costs related to training activities for upgrading
the skills of the business's current employees. The objectives of the
program are to improve the competitiveness and productivity of the workforce
and business community; to upgrade employees skills for new technologies
or production process; and to assist Maryland businesses in promoting
employment stability. For qualifying companies that make a commitment
to the training goals, PWQ will reimburse up to 50% of the direct cost
of training. The PWQ program is a catalyst to assist businesses in establishing
a formalized training program. Program staff assist business with related
activities which include the following: provides connections to other
state services; guides businesses to resources available for productivity
and training needs assessments; and advises business of the appropriate
training curriculum in accordance with program guidelines and recommends
resources for curriculum development.
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Massachusetts
•Apprenticeship Program
Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Council
One Congress St., 11th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
617-565-2291
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1-6 years.
Most trades require 3-4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
• Bay
State Skills Corporation
Bay State Skills Corporation
101 Summer St., 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02110
617-292-5100
Fax: 617-292-5105
The Bay State Skills Corporation (BSSC), a quasi-public agency, administers
four categories of training programs for businesses, each of which targets
a specific population and works closely with private industry to develop
and provide the training needed for a changing employment market.
• Tuition
Waiver for Veterans
Veterans Services Department
100 Cambridge St., Room 1002
Boston, MA 02202
617-727-3570
Fax: 617-727-5902
Veterans of Massachusetts can be eligible for any state-supported course
in an undergraduate degree program or certified program offered by a public
college or university. To be eligible, a veteran must also be a legal
resident of Massachusetts for one year and he/she must not be in default
of any federal student loans. Veterans will be eligible on a space-available
basis for a waiver of full or partial tuition based on proper documentation
of the eligibility of the veteran. There is also the Public Service Scholarship
Program which awards scholarships to children of veterans who were killed
in action or are missing in action. Contact the Veterans Services Department
for complete details.
• Veterans
Employment Preference
Veterans Services Department
100 Cambridge St., Room 1002
Boston, MA 02202
617-727-3570
Fax: 617-727-5902
Veterans are given preference in the eligibility lists of civil service
positions. Civil service uses a system of absolute veteran?s preference
in which someone qualifying as a veteran who receives 70 points or above
on an Open Competitive Exam (including police and firefighter) is immediately
placed at the head of the eligibility list. On Promotional Exams all types
of veterans have two points added to their scores but are not placed at
the head of the list. For Labor Service, there is no exam required and
veterans, whether disabled or not, are placed at the top of the eligibility
list.
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Michigan
•Economic Development Job Training Program
Michigan Jobs Commission
201 North Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48913
517-373-9808
The Economic Development Jog Training (EDJT) Program helps Michigan businesses
create new jobs or retain existing jobs which are at risk by improving
the skills and competitiveness of Michigan's workforce. Any Michigan business
which agrees to create jobs or retain jobs at risk of being lost in manufacturing,
research and development, warehousing and distribution, a world headquarters,
or a business which exports goods and services outside Michigan is eligible
to receive education and training services funded by this program. Funded
applications must show a specific employer need for the worker training,
a written commitment from the employer to hire or retain the workers after
completion of training, and training for full-time jobs of sufficient
skill, wage, and benefit level to warrant training costs. Employers must
provide a 25% match for training existing workers. Grants are awarded
on a competitive application process and grant applications will be continuously
accepted throughout the year until funding is exhausted.
• Job
Service Resume System
Michigan Employment Security Commission
7310 Woodward St.
Detroit, MI 48220
313-876-5510
In MI: 800-852-9868
The Job Service Resume System is a computer-assisted means of matching
job seekers and employers. The system matches resumes from those seeking
professional, managerial, technical and high-level sales positions with
appropriate job openings. The system primarily serves job seekers and
employers throughout Michigan. In addition, the system will accept job
openings from employers outside the state and will search its files for
qualified applicants willing to work anywhere in the country, and accepts
resumes from job seekers outside Michigan who wish to work in the state.
The Resume System does not charge a fee, and is funded by employer-paid
unemployment insurance taxes.
• Manpower
Information and Services for Troubled Youth (MISTY)
Michigan Department of Social Services
MISTY Program Manager
235 South Cesar Chaves Ave., Suite 411
P.O. Box 30037
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-6435
Fax: 517-335-4019
MISTY is a statewide comprehensive employment, vocational, and job training
program which provides funding for services to youth exiting Michigan
Department of Social Services training schools. MISTY eligible youths
must be in a community placement and must be engaged in employment-related
endeavors. Eligible for funding are activities related to: employment
testing, academic needs evaluation; job placement and follow-up services;
assistance while in training; cost or fees for training; subsidized employment;
and work related clothing and tools. State wards age 15 to 20 years of
age are eligible, with priority consideration for youths over age 16,
who lack marketable skills and experience difficulty in finding employment.
• Michigan
Civilian Conservation Corps
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation Division
P.O. Box 30257
Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-9900
Fax: 517-373-4625
Activities are funded that improve Michigan's natural resources and help
participants obtain work records, skills, and work experience to increase
their likelihood of obtaining permanent employment. Services provided
include basic education; GED preparation; work experience; job skills
training, subsidized food, shelter and clothing; public information activities;
life skills and placement assessment. Corps members are paid at least
the minimum wage for employment activities. Unemployed residents of Michigan
age 18 through 25 who are not the son or daughter of an elected or appointed
public official, are recruited through local offices of the Department
of Social Services, Job Training Partnership Act, and the Employment Security
Commission to work in the MCCC for up to one year. Priority for enrollment
is given to persons who are receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children.
The program is funded through a combination of state general funds and
an endowment fund also composed of state funds.
• Michigan
Occupation Information System (MOIS)
MOIS Office
Ingham Intermediate School District
611 Hagadorn Rd.
Mason, MI 48854
517-676-1051, ext. 338
Fax: 517-676-3399
MOIS is the primary source of career information customized to the state
of Michigan. It is a major career exploration tool for both young people
and adult workers. The system is used at over 1,400 sites around Michigan.
The computer system searches through thousands of pages of information
and allows users to explore over 2,000 job titles arranged in over 400
occupational clusters. The major file in the MOIS system is the occupational
file covering the nature of the occupation, working conditions, worker
requirements, earnings and advancement, employment and outlook, education
and training, and sources of additional information. MOIS supports self-awareness
and world-of-work awareness through 16 different search strategies covering
work and personal characteristics such as aptitudes, interests, education,
training, physical demands and job content. Many schools, libraries, and
public agencies make it available for use by the public. The MOIS system
is supported totally by user fees.
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Minnesota
•Apprenticeship Program
Department of Labor
State Apprenticeship Council
316 Robert St., Room 134
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-290-3951
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and related classroom instruction
in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly
skilled occupation. Programs are operated voluntarily by employers, employer
associations or management and labor groups. Related classroom instruction
is given in the sponsor's training facility or a local technical school
or community college. Apprentices earn wages while they learn on the job,
starting from about half the journeymen's rate up to 95% of full pay near
the end of their apprenticeship. Training periods range from 1-6 years.
Most trades require 3-4 years. The State Apprenticeship Council sponsors
and funds the program.
• Displaced
Homemaker Program
Minnesota Department of Economic Security
Workforce Preparation Branch
Minnesota Displaced Homemaker Program
390 North Robert St., Room 125
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-296-5325
Twelve Displaced Homemaker programs are delivered through five nonprofit
corporations, five community action agencies, and two community colleges.
The programs provide the transitional services and vocational preparation
needed to allow displaced homemakers to learn to make choices concerning
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