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Types of Financial Aid Available
At KCTCS, a variety of financial aid options are available to help make college more affordable. Students may qualify for funding through scholarships, grants, employment programs, loans, and other forms of financial assistance.
For additional funding opportunities, visit the Paying for College page.
Financial Aid Opportunities
Available forms of financial assistance include:
- Scholarships
- Grants
- Work-Study
- Veteran Benefits
- Tuition Waivers
- Payment Plans
- Student Loans
- Other funding opportunities
Need-Based Financial Aid
The following programs are considered need-based, meaning eligibility is determined by a student's financial need:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Federal Subsidized Loan
- Federal Work-Study
- College Access Program (CAP) Grant
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs
WIOA Programs provide employment and training services designed to help individuals gain new skills, retrain for new careers, and improve existing skills.
These programs focus on:
- Workforce training and retraining
- Postsecondary education pathways
- Career pathway development
- Preparation for high-demand and emerging occupations
For additional information, visit the WIOA Workforce Programs website.
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program supports workers who have lost their jobs as a result of foreign trade.
Eligible participants may receive:
- Job training
- Income support
- Job search allowances
- Relocation allowances
- Tax credits to help pay health insurance costs
- Wage supplements for certain reemployed trade-affected workers age 50 and older
For more information, visit the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers website.
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