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Financial Options

For job-focused training, personal development and continuing education, various financial assistance options are available:

• Scholarships - covers a portion of tuition for certain programs and courses.
• Loans - requires payback to a private student loan vendor.
• Training Funds - workforce training monies.
• Tax Credits - federal tax incentives for educational expenses.
• Payment Plan - available for select career related programs.

Payment Plan Option- The cost of select programs can be divided between multiple payments, depending on the program length and cost. The first payment is due at time of registration and a signed agreement is required. There is a $25 fee for the payment plan.
  Eligible programs:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Dietary Assistant
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Pharmacy Technician
• Real Estate Principles and Practices (for sales license)
• Veterinary Assistant
• Web Design

Educational Tax Credits- Beginning in 1998, you may be eligible to claim tax credits for higher education costs on your income tax.

• Hope Credit - may be able to claim up to $1200 for the qualified tuition and related expenses. For up to date information check this IRS website

• Lifetime Learning Credit - You may be able to claim this credit based on your AGI for courses used to acquire or improve job skills. For up to date information check this IRS website
Training Funds- The state and federal government can provide training funds for individuals who are unemployed, laid-off, down-sized or disabled. Please contact a CTWorks-East location to determine your eligibility.
• CTWorks East in Danielson 860-779-5847
• CTWorks East in Willimantic 860-465-2120
• Bureau of Rehabilitation Services

Danielson
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Bell Park Square Plaza
Room 202
559 Hartford Pike
Dayville, CT 06241
860-779-2204
Contact: Sherry Abate

Willimantic
2 counselors
Terrie Copeland-Rice
Counselor
860-647-5898
Cell 860-305-9543
Home based in Manchester no Willimantic office.

 

Loans- Student Loans for continuing education and training are available from several private vendors. This is usually for the cost of training and materials and is paid back to the vendor upon completion.
• The Educational Resources Institute (TERI) 1-800-255-TERI
• SLM Financial Corporation 1-800-559-3220
• Collegiate Funding Services 1-800-487-4404

• Gatlin Educational Services

Only Available for online courses
Scholarships-

• Bridges to HealthCare Scholarship
A United States Department of Labor Grant (#CB-15923-07-60-A-9) given through QVCC. Limited number available. This scholarship is for students taking CNA, EMT, Pharmacy Technician, and Medical Billing & Coding programs. Maximum scholarship amount is 60% of course cost.
Application
• The Career Scholarship for non credit programs
Application
Please call us to find out about other scholarship opportunities that may be available!

 

Danielson
742 Upper Maple St.
Danielson, CT 06239
860-412-7300

Willimantic
729 Main St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
860-423-1824