Financial Assistance
CFCC’s Economic & Workforce Development offers financial assistance to help you get the training you need.
Short Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant: 2026-27 Application
Financial assistance of up to $750 will be provided to resident students who enroll in noncredit, short-term workforce training programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential in fields with employer demand and competitive wages.
This scholarship is first come first serve.
ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS
Student must enroll in a Workforce Education (WCE pathways/courses) leading to an NC Workforce Credential identified as either Essential or Career Level. These pathways may consist of a single WCE course or a series. The list of eligible credentials is available at the NC Workforce Credentials List .
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- A resident of NC as outlined in G.S.116-143.1 and following the coordinated and centralized residency determination process administered by the State Education Assistance Authority know as the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS) .
SECU Foundation
The SECU Foundation Bridge to Career program supports North Carolina community college students seeking to obtain state-regulated or industry-recognized credentials through the Workforce Continuing Education Division that lead to sustainable wage careers within their local communities.
ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS
Programs on the NC Workforce Credentials list qualify for the SECU Scholarship. To see if your program is eligible check the NC Workforce Credentials List .
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be a North Carolina resident.
- Be enrolled or enrolling in a course(s) leading to an NC Workforce Credential at the Essential or Career Level, or that has been approved by NCCCS.
- The student would be eligible to be awarded up to two (2) scholarships within the program year when taking two (2) scholarship eligible courses. (Program year runs July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027).
- Be part of one of the following target groups: unemployed or underemployed, members of the NC National Guard, military veterans and spouses, or underserved populations in a specific workforce sector or area
- Not be a director, employee, or family member of an employee of the State Employees’ Credit Union or SECU Foundation; and
- Must complete their course work supported by this scholarship by end of program year (August 31, 2027).
- Students must complete and sign both the Student Data Form and the Scholarship photo release form provided by SECU Foundation. (No individual photos of applicants are required; the photo release form is to ensure the college and SECU are covered if photos of students are taken as they participate in the program or are offered by a student voluntarily.)
CFCC Foundation Scholarships
The Continuing Education Scholarship application is available for scholarship opportunities in the following programs: Electrical Lineworker, Electrical Apprenticeship, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Alarm Safety, Law Enforcement, and Nurse Aide.
Robert C. Massengill Scholarship Application
The Cape Fear Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. established the Robert C. Massengill Scholarship Fund at CFCC in 2020 to honor the memory of Robert C. Massengill, an electrical contractor with a long history in the Wilmington area. Selected students in the Electrical Apprenticeship Level 1 course will receive a $600 scholarship to help finance the cost of tools essential to the electrical trade.
WIOA Scholarships
Locations
NCWorks Career Center – Brunswick County
50 College Rd NE
Bolivia, NC 28422
Phone: 910-755-8508
NCWorks Career Center – New Hanover County
Phone: 910-251-5777
Email: ncworks.9500@nccommerce.com
NCWorks Career Center – Pender County
Phone: 910-251-5777
Email: ncworks.9500@nccommerce.com
StepUp Wilmington
Since 2003, StepUp Wilmington has supported individuals to reach their employment goals. Our process supports individuals to get and keep quality jobs, rebuild hope & self-esteem, and create opportunities for themselves. Additionally, StepUp’s program graduates are able to be considered for funding for hard skills training, contingent upon available budget. Please call or visit the StepUp Wilmington office for more information on qualifying for financial assistance!
Contact Savvy Ahlgrim, Program Manager at 910-218-1445 .
621 N. 4th Street Wilmington, NC 28401
GED Scholarships
Is the cost of the official GED exam ($20/test x 4 subject tests = $80) holding you back from taking it? If so, contact your GED-prep instructor for an application and information on qualifying for either a full (all 4 subjects) or partial (one or more subjects) GED exam scholarship.
Finish Line Grants
A Finish Line Grant aims to help students complete their training when facing an unforeseen financial hardship. A Finish Line Grant may be awarded for: Housing, Medical needs, Dependent care.
