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You may qualify for Perkins funding! 

The Carl D. Perkins Grant* at WCJC is a federally funded program that provides community colleges with resources to develop and maintain programs in Career and Technical Education. 

Students majoring in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree or Certificate as listed in the WCJC course catalog may be eligible for financial support. 

​* 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 Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 and continued Congress’ commitment in providing nearly $1.3 billion annually for career and technical education programs.

Do I qualify?

Financial assistance eligibility is based upon the student’s major, economic need, full-time status, and availability of Carl D. Perkin Vocation and Technology Grant funds

You may be eligible for Perkins funds if you fall into one or more of the following categories:

  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults. One or more of the following guidelines are used to determine whether an individual is economically disadvantaged:
    • annual income at or below the federal poverty line
    • eligibility for Aid to Families with Dependent Children or other public assistance programs (including WIC program participants)
    • receipt of a Pell Grant or comparable state program of need-based financial assistance
    • participation or eligible for JTPA programs included under Title II
    • eligible for benefits under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 or the Health and Humans Services (HHS) Poverty Guidelines
  • Individuals preparing for occupation in nontraditional fields (Ex: Males in Nursing, Females in Welding)
  • Single parents, including single pregnant women
  • Out-of-workforce individuals
  • Homeless individuals
  • Youth (ages 17-24) who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system
  • Youth (ages 17-24) with a parent who is a member of the armed forces and is on active duty
  • Individuals with limited English proficiency (you must be enrolled in WCJC's Adult Education & Literacy program)

* Verification of the qualification that the student is applying under is required.  This may be done through the students provided application and/or FASFA information.  As well, the student may be required to additional documentation to show they meet the qualification they are applying under.

Available Grant Funding/Services 

Childcare Reimbursement

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:

  • You must be enrolled in a career and technical education major (AAS or certificate) program.
  • Have a GPA of 2.00 or greater in previous coursework.
  • Your child must be enrolled in a licensed childcare facility at the time of application.
  • Your licensed childcare facility must provide a letter stating your child/children are registered and attending their facility.
  • Childcare is only for days and times you are attending classes at a WCJC campus or a clinical for your program.
  • A Perkins Participation Agreement must be completed before reimbursements will be committed to the student.
  • A monthly reimbursement form must be completed by the student and licensed childcare facility to be turned in no later than the 5th of the next month.
  • Award is subject to funding availability. Award is subject to cancellation when funds are no longer available. 
  • Applicants must immediately notify the grant coordinator via email of any changes in class schedule or daycare enrollment status. Failure to do so may result in immediate discontinuation of funding and the applicant will be liable for all charges incurred. 

If you are interested in taking advantage of the program, please fill out the online application an submit it as soon as possible.

A new application is required every semester for funding consideration.

*Registration or supply fees are not included. The rate is subject to change. 

Transportation Reimbursement 

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 is reimbursed for mileage at a base rate of $0.10 per mile and maximum reimbursement per month is $100.00.  Mileage is available from the students "home" city to the WCJC campus their classes are held at or the pre-approved clinical location.  Reimbursement for mileage is not available if your "home" city is the same as the WCJC campus or clinical location. 

Transportation 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:

  • You must be enrolled in a career and technical education major (AAS or certificate) program.
  • Have a GPA of 2.00 or greater in previous coursework.
  • A monthly reimbursement form must be completed by the student and turned in no later than the 5th of the next month.
  • Transportation reimbursement is only for days and times you are attending classes at a WCJC campus or a clinical for your program.
  • Clinical sites must be approved prior to reimbursements being processed and issued.  You must submit your clinical site information as soon as possible for it to be considered.
  • A Perkins Participation Agreement must be completed before reimbursements will be committed to the student.
  • Award is subject to funding availability. Award is subject to cancellation when funds are no longer available. 
  • Applicants must immediately notify the grant coordinator via email of any changes in class schedule or enrollment status. Failure to do so may result in immediate discontinuation of funding and the applicant will be liable for all charges incurred. 

If you are interested in taking advantage of the program, please fill out the online application an submit it as soon as possible.

A new application is required every semester for funding consideration.

The rate is subject to change. 

Tech Connect

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:

  • ACER 15.3 inch Laptops
  • LogiTech External Webcams

Requirements:

  • You must be enrolled in a career and technical education major (AAS or certificate) program.
  • Have a GPA of 2.00 or greater in previous coursework.
  • A Perkins Participation Agreement must be completed before a Tech Connect appointment will be made and equipment committed to the student.
  • A Tech Connect contract will be signed at the time the student pickups up the equipment and again when returned.
  • Award is subject to the availability of equipment. 
  • Applicants must immediately notify the grant coordinator via email of any changes in class schedule or enrollment status. Failure to do so may result in immediate discontinuation of equipment and the applicant will required to return it immediately.
  • The student will be held liable for the cost of the equipment if they fail to return the equipment, having missing equipment, or damage the equiopment.  

If you are interested in taking advantage of the program, please fill out the online application an submit it as soon as possible.

A new application is required every semester for service consideration.

Disclosure

All services are contingent upon available funding.  Services are subject to cancellation when funds are no longer available.

How to Apply:

1. Complete the online application, 2023-24 Perkins Vocational Student Support Application.

2. The student will receive an email indicating that their application is being processed and the once a decision has been made.

3. If the student is being awarded reimbursement or service, the student must complete the Perkins Participation Agreement as soon as possible or by the due date provided in the email.  Failure to complete the agreement in a timely manner will result in the student losing their acceptance for the awarded reimbursement or service.

4. A new application MUST be submitted every semester for the student to be considered for reimbursement or service.

Please note: You must be registered for the semester you are applying for at the time of application. Applications will not be accepted after the dates listed below for each semester or once we are full:

  • Fall 2023 - September 13th; CLOSED at this time, we are currently on a waitlist.
  • Winter Mini - December 17th; Will open November 1st
  • Spring 2024 - January 31st; Will open November 1st
  • May Mini - May 10th; Will open April 3rd
  • Summer 11 Week  - June 10th; Will open April 3rd
  • Summer First 5 Week - June 10th; Will open April 3rd
  • Summer Second 5 Week - July 15th; Will open April 3rd

For questions, contact the Vocational Support Service Office, at Tel. (979) 532-6483 or perkins@wcjc.edu .

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