Thinking about pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree or vocational certificate? Already enrolled? You may be eligible for additional support!
The Carl D. Perkins Grant at WCJC is a federally-funded program that provides resources for students who are enrolled in career and technical fields. Learn more about how you may be eligible for funds to assist you with childcare, transportation and technology.
Signed into law on July 31, 2018, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) is a bipartisan measure that reauthorized the Carl D. Perkins Center and Technical Education Act of 2006 and continued Congress' commitment in providin nearly $1.3 billion annually for career and technical education programs.
Program Information & Rules:
The student must be accepted and registered in the WCJC CTE program before applications will be considered. This includes acceptance into specific majors if required (i.e. ADN, LVN, etc.).
Childcare is reimbursed at $10.00 per day per family and $100 per month maximum. Childcare funding cannot be awarded from another source (i.e. Workforce Solutions) and Perkins at the same time.
Reimbursement request are submitted at the end of the month. The reimbursement is issued via check to the WCJC student at the address on your student record and will be after the 12th of the next month.
Requirements:
If you are interested in taking advantage of the program, please fill out the online application.
A new application is required every semester for funding consideration.
*Registration or supply fees are not included. The rate is subject to change.
Program Information & Rules:
The student must be accepted and registered in the WCJC CTE program before applications will be considered. This includes acceptance into specific majors if required (i.e. ADN, LVN, etc.).
Transportation assistance is issued in the form of a montly gas card. The gas card amount will vary based on available grant funding. Gas cards do not need to be returned nor will they be electronically refilled. Students will be responsible to pick up a new card each month. i
Transportation funding cannot be awarded from another source (i.e. Workforce Solutions) and Perkins at the same time.
Requirements:
If you are interested in taking advantage of the program, please fill out the online application.
A new application is required every semester for funding consideration.
The rate is subject to change.
Program Information & Rules:
The student must be accepted and registered in the WCJC CTE program before applications will be considered. This includes acceptance into specific majors if required (i.e. ADN, LVN, etc.).
The Tech Connect program offers Career and Technical Education students digital resources (laptop and/or external webcam) for semester rental. Tech services cannot be awarded from another source (i.e. Workforce Solutions, TRIO, etc.) and Perkins at the same time.
Available resources:
Requirements:
If you are interested in taking advantage of the program, please fill out the online application.
A new application is required every semester for service consideration.
Program Information & Rules:
The student must be accepted and registered in the WCJC Automotive Technology AAS or certificate program before applications will be considered.
This program offers Automotive Technology students the use of a complete automotive toolkit for a semester rental.
Requirements:
A new application is required every semester for service consideration.
Reach out to the WCJC Vocational Support Services Coordinator with any questions.
Phone: 979-532-6483
Email: perkins@wcjc.edu