{"id":371,"date":"2020-10-01T12:29:36","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T16:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/continuing-education\/?page_id=371"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:44:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:44:38","slug":"financial-assistance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/continuing-education\/financial-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Assistance"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"text-larger mb-4\"> Don&#8217;t let cost hold you back from earning your industry-approved credentials. <\/div> <p>CFCC&#8217;s Economic &amp; Workforce Development offers financial assistance to help you get the training you need.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<!--[cell bg-light p-4]\n\n\n<h4>Short Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant: 2025-26 Application<\/h4>\n\n\nFinancial 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.\n\n<strong>This scholarship is first come first serve.<\/strong>\n\n\n<h5>ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS<\/h5>\n\n\nStudent 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/nccareers.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-11\/NCWC_List_November_2024_0.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> the NC Workforce Credentials List <\/a> .\n\n\n<h5>ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li> A resident of NC as outlined in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncleg.gov\/EnactedLegislation\/Statutes\/PDF\/BySection\/Chapter_116\/GS_116-143.1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> G.S.116-143.1 <\/a> and following the coordinated and centralized residency determination process administered by the State Education Assistance Authority know as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncresidency.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> NC Residency Determination Service (RDS) <\/a> .<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"https:\/\/etcentral.ad.cfcc.edu\/Index#\/form\/238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Start <\/span> the Application <\/a> \n\n\n[\/cell]-->\n<hr \/>\n<!--\n[cell bg-light p-4]\n\n\n<h4>2025 - 2026 Golden LEAF Community College Scholarship Program<\/h4>\n\n\nThe Golden LEAF scholars program will provide grants of up to $1,850 annually for workforce continuing education students. The scholarships help cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and other components of the total cost of attendance for each of the fall, spring and summer semesters. These programs are 96 hours or more and lead to a credential and\/or employment.\n\n\n<h5>ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS<\/h5>\n\n\nPrograms on the NC Workforce Credentials list qualify for the Golden LEAF Scholarship. To see if your program is eligible check the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.nccommunitycolleges.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WCE-Credentials-List-Sep-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> NC Workforce Credentials List <\/a> .\n\n\n<h5>ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>Resident of North Carolina<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Reside in a qualifying <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/continuing-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2025\/08\/25-26-Community-Colleges-Scholarship.QualifyingCounties.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Golden LEAF County <\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Be enrolled in Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) pathways\/courses offered for 96 hours or more and leading to a State of industry-recognized credential. To see if your program is eligible check the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.nccommunitycolleges.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WCE-Credentials-List-Sep-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> NC Workforce Credentials List <\/a> .<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Students must explain their financial need in the provided area on the application.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"https:\/\/etcentral.ad.cfcc.edu\/#\/form\/220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Start <\/span> the Application <\/a> \n\n\n[\/cell]\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\/\/--><!--\/\/\n[cell bg-light p-4]\n\n\n<h4>SECU Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n<h5>ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS<\/h5>\n\n\nPrograms on the NC Workforce Credentials list qualify for the SECU Scholarship. To see if your program is eligible check the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.nccommunitycolleges.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WCE-Credentials-List-Sep-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> NC Workforce Credentials List <\/a> .\n\n\n<h5>ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>Be a North Carolina resident.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Be enrolled or enrolling in a course(s) leading to an <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.nccommunitycolleges.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WCE-Credentials-List-Sep-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> NC Workforce Credential <\/a> at the Essential or Career Level, or that has been approved by NCCCS.\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li class=\"list-group-item\">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, 2025 - August 31, 2026).<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>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<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Not be a director, employee, or family member of an employee of the State Employees\u2019 Credit Union or SECU Foundation; and<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>Must complete their course work supported by this scholarship by end of program year (August 31, 2026).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>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.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"https:\/\/etcentral.ad.cfcc.edu\/#\/form\/260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Start <\/span> the Application <\/a> \n\n\n[\/cell]\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\/\/--><!--[cell bg-light p-4]\n\n\n<h4>North Carolina Community Colleges Short-Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant Program<\/h4>\n\n\nThe Short-Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant Program, established by Session Law 2021-180, is a state-funded financial aid program for eligible Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) students pursuing high-demand, family-sustaining wage credentials identified as N.C. Workforce Credentials at either the Essential or Career level. These credential pathways may consist of a single WCE course or a series of courses.\n\n[cell2 iwi-accordion]\n\n\n<h5 class=\"iwi-target-containerSTWD\"> <a href=\"#\"> Eligible Programs <\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n[cell3 id=\"containerSTWD\"]\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>AAPC Certified Professional Coder CPC\u00ae<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>AutoCAD Intro and Advanced<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Barbering<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>CAMT - Apartment Maintenance Tech.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Carpentry<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Certified Bookkeeper<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Certified Ethical Hacker<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>CHAA and CHAM<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>CompTIA A+<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>CompTIA IT Fundamentals<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>CompTIA Linux+<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>CompTIA Network+<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>CompTIA Project+<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>CompTIA Security+<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Dog Grooming<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Electrical Lineworker<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>EMT Advance<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>EMT Basic<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>FireFighter I or II<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Forklift Operator<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Graphic Design<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>HVAC<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Insurance: Life\/Acc\/Sick\/Health<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Insurance: Property & Casualty<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Intuit QuickBooks Certified User<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Machining Applications<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Manufacturing Production Tech<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Microsoft Office Specialist 2016 or above Access<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Microsoft Office Specialist 2016 or above Excel Expert<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Nail Tech<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>National Incident Management System<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>NC: Basic Law Enforcement Certification<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>NC: Emergency Management Certification I & II<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>NC: Nurse Aide I or II<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>NC: Pharmacy Technician Certification<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>NC: Sheriffs\u2019 Detention Officer Certification<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>NC: Sheriffs\u2019 Telecommunicator Certification<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>NECI: Basic 911 Communication Certification<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>NHA Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>NHA Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Paralegal Certification<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Paramedic<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Plumbing and Pipefitting<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Plumbing Apprenticeship<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Real Estate Pre- Licensing<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Small and Outboard Engine Mechanic<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Truck Driver Training<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Waste Water I & II Operator<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Welding - MIG<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Welding - STICK<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Welding - TIG<\/li>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n[\/cell3]\n\n\n<h5 class=\"iwi-target-containerSTWD2\"> <a href=\"#\"> Eligibility Requirements <\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n[cell3 id=\"containerSTWD2\"]\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>Resident of North Carolina - you MUST have a RDS Number (Residency Determination Services) before completing the application. To get an RDS Number visit North Carolina Residency Determination Services and follow the steps listed.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Students enrolled in Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) pathways\/courses leading to a N.C. Workforce Credential identified as either Essential or Career level. These pathways may consist of a single WCE course or a series of courses.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n[\/cell3][\/cell2]\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"https:\/\/etcentral.ad.cfcc.edu\/#\/form\/238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Start <\/span> the Application <\/a> \n\n\n[\/cell]\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n\n-->\n<!-- ------------------------------------------------------- --><!--[cell bg-light p-4]\n\n\n<h4>Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund<\/h4>\n\n\nThe fund provides scholarships to eligible community college students pursuing high-demand workforce training programs within 10 pathways leading to a state or industry-recognized credential. Browse eligible programs using the link below.\n\n<strong>Please note: Students in degree programs are not eligible to apply.<\/strong>\n\n[cell2 iwi-accordion]\n\n\n<h5 class=\"iwi-target-container1geer\"> <a href=\"#\"> Eligible Programs <\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n[cell3 id=\"container1geer\"]\n\n\n<h6>Construction<\/h6>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>Alarms 101 and\/or Alarms 102 Fire Alarm System Technician (FAST)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Construction Core Skills (Burgaw Center)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Diesel Mechanics (6 courses Burgaw Center)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Electrical Apprenticeship, all levels<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Electrical Lineworker<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Historic Preservation Construction<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>HVAC (Burgaw and Surf City Center)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Plumbing and Pipefitting Level 1 Apprenticeship<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Welding (Burgaw Center)<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<h6>Healthcare\/Fire and Rescue\/EMS<\/h6>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>Advanced EMT<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>AEMT to Paramedic Bridge<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling (Must have completed CADC 1 for eligibility.)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>EMR to EMT Bridge<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>EMT Initial<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Firefighter 2019 Series<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Firefighter 2019 Block 1<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Firefighter 2019 Block 2<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Firefighter 2019 Block 3<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Fire Officer III<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Medical Billing and Coding (must have completed Med Term\/Anatomy & Physiology)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Nurse Aide I<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Nurse Aide II<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Phlebotomy<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>TR Technical Rescuer Block<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<h6>Information Technology<\/h6>\n\n\nSoftware Development (Spring 2021)\n\n\n<h6>Transportation<\/h6>\n\n\nTruck Driver Training[\/cell3]\n\n\n<h5 class=\"iwi-target-container2geer\"> <a href=\"#\"> Eligibility Requirements <\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n[cell3 id=\"container2geer\"]\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>Resident of North Carolina<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Students enrolling in Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) pathways\/courses offered for 96 hours or more and leading to a State or industry-recognized credential.These pathways may consist of a single WCE course or a series of courses.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Students applying for the scholarship must be enrolled in one of the ten eligible programs of study.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n[\/cell3][\/cell2]\nWant to get your award faster? Sign up for Direct Deposit now! Access the <a href=\"\/continuing-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2020\/10\/DirectDeposit.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Refund Direct Deposit Instructions <span class=\"iwicon-circle-arrow-right\"> <\/a> &nbsp;\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"https:\/\/etcentral.ad.cfcc.edu\/#\/form\/150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Start <\/span> the Application <\/a> \n\n\n[\/cell]\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n--><!-- ------------------------------------------------------- --><!-- not currently active - per Taylor Dunn, 2\/24\/2023\n[cell bg-light p-4]\n\n\n<h4>Project Skill Up<\/h4>\n\n\nThe Project Skill-Up scholarship was established to provide financial assistance for those adversely affected by the change in the tobacco industry and are seeking to upgrade current job-related skills. It is designed to help first-generation farm impacted individuals and those who are in affected communities who may not be first-generation but are looking to get training in agriculture. This support will allow individuals to gain marketable skills reflective of fast-growing occupations and\/or new industries within their local communities.\n\n[cell2 iwi-accordion]\n\n\n<h5 class=\"iwi-target-containerskillup1\"> <a href=\"#\"> Eligible Programs <\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n[cell3 id=\"containerskillup1\"]\n\nStudents must be enrolled in a program leading to immediate employment. These programs include (but are not limited to):\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>Barbering<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Nail Tech<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Electrical Lineworker<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>EMT<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Nurse Aide<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Phlebotomy<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Real Estate<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Electrical Apprenticeship (Electricians)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Welding<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Medical Coding<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Plumbing and Pipefitting Apprenticeship<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Truck Driver Training<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\nNot sure if the program you\u2019re interested in will qualify? Email <a href=\"mailto:vczerw@cfcc.edu\"> Vanessa Czerw <\/a> with your full name, CFCC ID Number and name of the program you\u2019re interested in to find out.\n\n[\/cell3]\n\n\n<h5 class=\"iwi-target-containerskillup2\"> <a href=\"#\"> Eligibility Requirements <\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n[cell3 id=\"containerskillup2\"]\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>Resident of North Carolina<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Student must be enrolled in a program leading to immediate employment.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Current\/former tobacco farmer, farm worker, or tobacco manufacturing employee<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>First-generation student of current\/former tobacco farmer, farm worker or tobacco manufacturing employee<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n[\/cell3][\/cell2]\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"https:\/\/etcentral.ad.cfcc.edu\/#\/form\/223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Start <\/span> the Application <\/a> \n\n\n[\/cell]\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n--><!-- ------------------------------------------------------- -->\n<!-- not currently active - per Taylor Dunn, 2\/24\/2023\n[cell bg-light p-4]\n\n\n<h4>Bank Of America Scholarship Grant<\/h4>\n\n\nEconomic opportunity is an important step to financial wellness and stability; however, for many in our community who are living in poverty, jobs and education are hard to come by. By partnering with Bank of America, we\u2019re providing scholarships to help cover registration and exam fees to eligible community college students pursuing one of the seven eligible workforce training programs listed below, helping to drive economic opportunity for the most vulnerable in our local North Carolina communities.\n\n[cell2 iwi-accordion]\n\n\n<h5 class=\"iwi-target-containerboa1\"> <a href=\"#\"> Eligible Programs <\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n[cell3 id=\"containerboa1\"]\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>Fleet Maintenance Technician<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Plumbing Apprenticeship<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Certified Medical Coder or Certified Healthcare Access Associate<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>National Career Readiness Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Outboard and Small Engine Mechanic<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Phlebotomy<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Nurse Aide<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n[\/cell3]\n\n\n<h5 class=\"iwi-target-containerboa2\"> <a href=\"#\"> Eligibility Requirements <\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n[cell3 id=\"containerboa2\"]\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>Resident of North Carolina<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Students enrolled in Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) pathways\/courses offered for 96 hours or more and leading to a State or industry-recognized credential. These pathways may consist of a single WCE course or a series of courses.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>You must also be: (1) currently unemployed, (2) a military veteran or spouse or a member of the NC National Guard, or (3) working and earning wages below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n[\/cell3][\/cell2]\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"https:\/\/etcentral.ad.cfcc.edu\/#\/form\/216\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Start <\/span> the Application <\/a> \n\n\n[\/cell]\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n--><!-- ------------------------------------------------------- --> <div class=\"bg-light p-4\"> <h4>CFCC Foundation Scholarships<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.academicworks.com\/opportunities\/22031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Start <\/span> the Application <\/a>  <\/div> <hr \/>\n<!-- ------------------------------------------------------- --> <div class=\"bg-light p-4\"> <h4>Robert C. Massengill Scholarship Application<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.academicworks.com\/opportunities\/22031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Start <\/span> the Application <\/a>  <\/div> <hr \/>\n<!-- ------------------------------------------------------- -->\n<span id=\"wioa\" style=\"display: block; height: 115px; margin-top: -115px; visibility: hidden;\"><\/span><\/p> <div class=\"bg-light p-4\"> <h4>WIOA Scholarships<\/h4> <div class=\"row\">  <div class=\"col-md-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/02\/NCWorks-e1755085581804.png\" alt=\"NCWorks\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-md-8 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center\"> <strong>Discover new career and education opportunities via WIOA sponsorship! Visit or call your local NCWorks Career Center today to see if you qualify. Eligibility factors apply \u2014 ask for a WIOA Title I Specialist to get started!<\/strong> <\/div>  <\/div> <p><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NCWorks Career Center &#8211; Brunswick County<\/strong><br \/>\n50 College Rd NE<br \/>\nBolivia, NC 28422<br \/>\nPhone: <a href=\"tel:9107558508\" class=\"contact-link\"> 910-755-8508 <\/a> \n<p><strong>NCWorks Career Center &#8211; New Hanover County<\/strong><br \/>\nPhone: <a href=\"tel:9102515777\" class=\"contact-link\"> 910-251-5777 <\/a> <br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;ncw&#111;rks&#46;9500&#64;ncc&#111;mm&#101;rc&#101;&#46;c&#111;m\"> ncw&#111;rks&#46;9500&#64;ncc&#111;mm&#101;rc&#101;&#46;c&#111;m <\/a> \n<p><strong>NCWorks Career Center &#8211; Pender County<\/strong><br \/>\nPhone: <a href=\"tel:9102515777\" class=\"contact-link\"> 910-251-5777 <\/a> <br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;ncw&#111;rks&#46;9500&#64;ncc&#111;mm&#101;rc&#101;&#46;c&#111;m\"> ncw&#111;rks&#46;9500&#64;ncc&#111;mm&#101;rc&#101;&#46;c&#111;m <\/a> <\/div> <hr \/> <div class=\"bg-light p-4\"> <h4>StepUp Wilmington<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1140\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/continuing-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/StepUp-Wilmington-300x98.png\" alt=\"StepUp Wilmington\" width=\"300\" height=\"98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/continuing-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/StepUp-Wilmington-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/continuing-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/StepUp-Wilmington.png 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> Since 2003, StepUp Wilmington has supported individuals to reach their employment goals. Our process supports individuals to get and keep quality jobs, rebuild hope &amp; self-esteem, and create opportunities for themselves. Additionally, StepUp&#8217;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!<\/p>\n<p>Contact Savvy Ahlgrim, Program Manager at <a href=\"tel:9102181445\" class=\"contact-link\"> 910-218-1445 <\/a> .<br \/>\n621 N. 4th Street Wilmington, NC 28401\n<\/p> <\/div> <hr \/>\n<!-- ------------------------------------------------------- --> <div class=\"bg-light p-4\"> <h4>GED Scholarships<\/h4>\n<p>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.\n<\/p> <\/div> <hr \/>\n<!-- ------------------------------------------------------- --><!-- not currently active - per Taylor Dunn, 2\/24\/2023 --><!-- ------------------------------------------------------- --> <div class=\"bg-light p-4\"> Questions and concerns regarding this should be sent to <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> . <\/div> <hr \/> <div class=\"bg-light p-4\"> <h5>Finish Line Grants<\/h5>\n<p>A Finish Line Grant aims to help students complete their training when facing an unforeseen financial hardship. 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