Other forms of financial assistance in Central Alabama Community College
anna > 11-29-2017, 09:04 AM
OTHER FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Alabama Automotive Manufacturing Association (AAMA) Dr. Bernard J. Schroer Scholarships
The AAMA Dr. Bernard J. Schroer Scholarship is facilitated through the Consortium for Alabama Regional Center for Automotive Manufacturing (CARCAM) and supports individuals pursuing a career/technical education certificate or associate degree in the Alabama Community College System in preparation for a career in the automotive manufacturing industry. Additional criteria and scholarship applications are available at .www.carcam.org
.
Alabama Scholarships for Dependents of Blind Parents
Students who are Alabama residents and from families in which the head of the family is blind and whose family income is insufficient to provide educational benefits for attendance at an Alabama postsecondary institution are eligible to apply for this scholarship program. Students must apply within two years of high school graduation. Applications are available from the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, 2129 East South Boulevard, Montgomery, Alabama 36116-2455.
Employee/Dependent Tuition Waiver
This program covers tuition only. The waiver does not cover additional expenses such as fees, books, and supplies. This program is designed for all full-time and Salary Schedule H-35 employees of the Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Community System Office and their dependents.
GED Scholarship Program
GED recipients may qualify for one free class (up to 3 credit hours) at Central Alabama following receipt of official scores verifying successful completion of the GED after July 2002. Eligibility is determined by the Alabama Community System Office, which is the State Office for the GED Testing Program. Upon registering for college courses at the College, GED recipients should contact the Financial Aid Office regarding this scholarship.
Operation Family Shield Scholarship Program
The Operation Family Shield Scholarship Program was established in 2003 for spouses and dependents of the Alabama National Guard or reservists called to active duty. The scholarship has been expanded in support of Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the Global War on Terrorism. The scholarship provides tuition (excluding fees) during the term of the activation. Tuition scholarships shall be available only after all other forms of federal financial assistance have been exhausted. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Documentation required includes official copies of military orders, marriage licenses, birth certificates, and IRS tax returns. Certification from the appropriate military office should be obtained each semester to verify continued activation. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Police Officer and Firefighter Survivor Educational Assistance Program
Students who are dependents or spouses of police officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty in Alabama are eligible to apply for this scholarship program. The student must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama. Other special eligibility criteria apply. Application forms may be obtained from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, P.O. Box 302000, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2000, phone 334/242-2273.
Senior Adult Scholarship Program
Any student meeting institutional admission requirements who is 60 years of age or older is eligible for the Senior Adult Scholarship Program, which covers tuition only. The scholarship does not cover other expenses such as fees, books, and supplies. This scholarship can only be used for developmental and credit courses. Scholarships are limited based on availability of space. Persons living on a fixed income should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) to apply for additional financial assistance to help defray the cost of fees, transportation and books.
Student Activity Scholarships
Student Activity scholarships are available on an annual basis for presidents of the following organizations:
- Circle K
- Cultural Unity Organization
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Student Government Association
- Alabama Association of Nursing Students
Trade Adjustment Act
The Trade Act of 1974, as amended, created a program to assist individuals who became unemployed as a result of increased imports to return to suitable employment. Information is available from the Employment Securities Office in your county. Eligibility for this program is determined through the Employment Securities Office.
Transfer Scholarships
Currently enrolled sophomore students who are completing their course work at the College in preparation for transfer to a university may qualify for transfer scholarships. The Financial Aid Office will provide information and deadline dates as scholarships become available from the transfer institutions.
Additional Scholarships
Should additional scholarships become available, notices will be posted on the Financial Aid Office bulletin boards and flyers will be posted throughout the campuses. Scholarship notices will also be posted on the College website at .www.cacc.edu and will be sent to all currently enrolled students via their CACC e-mail account.
Vocational Rehabilitation
The State of Alabama provides certain benefits for students through the Department of Rehabilitation Services. Information is available from the Department of Rehabilitation Services in your local area.
Workforce Investment Act
The purpose of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is to establish programs to prepare youth and unskilled adults for entry into the work force. WIA offers job training to those economically disadvantaged individuals and other individuals facing serious barriers to employment who are in special need of such training to obtain productive employment. Information is available from the local Career Link Office in your county. Eligibility for this program is determined through the Career Link Office.