Archive for tag: federal grants
Federal grant allows school to reimburse 300 students in healthcare-related program
March 8, 2011 11:20 pm Online Education NewsRecent federal reforms and an aging baby boomer generation have prompted many schools to create healthcare-related programs to help train more professionals in these fields. For example, North Idaho College recently announced that it has received a federal grant to train professionals in the healthcare industry, the North Idaho Sentinel reports. As a result, the [...]
Federal government announces grant program that is geared toward community colleges
January 27, 2011 10:31 am Financial Aid NewsMany federal and state government agencies are providing schools with grants that are intended to help them start new training programs for in-demand industries, such as engineering and nursing. As a result, colleges and universities are taking advantage of these funds and setting up curricula that will help educate students for jobs of need in their respective regions.
College receives federal grant money to begin an accelerated nursing program
October 12, 2010 12:35 am Nursing Program NewsThe Lewis and Clark Community School (LCCS) has received a federal grant to begin an accelerated program for nursing students. The school will receive a $309,440 grant to support a Registered Nurse Bridge Program. The curriculum is designed for students who have previously obtained a licensed practical nurse (LPN) certificate to complete an associate degree [...]
Federal Grants: Pell Grants
February 4, 2010 4:15 pm Education, Financial AidFederal Pell Grants are essentially free money, because they do not have to be repaid. These grants are selective, are only for enrolled students, and come in different amounts depending on the applicant’s need. The grant’s amount does not depend on a student’s status as a dependent or independent, but it does depend on a [...]
What Are Pell Grants?
February 4, 2010 2:04 pm Financial AidPell Grants are great for potential students that are worried about funding their education. Federal Pell Grants are essentially free money, because they do not have to be repaid. These grants are selective and come in different amounts depending on the applicant’s circumstances. Pell Grants were created to provide additional money to low-income undergraduate students [...]
3 Great Things About Free Pell Grant Money
September 3, 2009 8:17 am Financial Aid, Preparing for SchoolIf you have been putting off going to college because of financial concerns, now may be the perfect time to get your degree. The government is making it easier to go back to school by putting more money into Pell Grants. As part of President Obama’s $600-billion stimulus package, this free money is more available to students than ever before.
