While Financial Aid is available for qualified individuals enrolled in some programs of study (General Cosmetology and Practical Nursing) other types of funding may be accessed through the PA CareerLink, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation or the New Choices/New Options program. Please stop by and talk to our staff about coursework offered at the Indiana County Technology Center.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Dislocated workers, as well as other income eligible adults, may qualify for Federal Workforce Training funding through Tri-County CareerT.R.A.C.K. Also those displaced from their jobs due to foreign imports may qualify for Trade Act Funds. Those receiving public assistance, cash payments and food stamps may consult with their caseworker to check eligibility for employment and training supplements to cover registration, books, testing fees, tools, child care and transportation. Tuition is not covered. Personal bank loans at reduced interest rates can be obtained to cover full or partial tuition, books, and equipment. Applications are available through the Financial Aid Administrator. Please contact us at – financialaid@ictc.ws

The following government and community agencies are available for financial assistance and/or other support services:

• PA CareerLink of Indiana County 724-471-7220
• CareerT.R.A.C.K., Inc.
• Trade Readjustment Act
• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Veteran Services
• Indiana County Assistance Office 724-357-2900
• Indiana County Community Action Program (ICCAP) 724-465-2657
• UMWA Career Center (Lucernmines, PA) 724-479-8692
• UMWA Career Center (Washington, PA) 800-826-2338
• New Choices (single parents/displaced homemakers) 724-357-4738
• Veterans Administration 814-762-4223
• Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership
• Employment and Retention Network (EARN)
• Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc.

FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is a grant, scholarship, loan or employment opportunity assisting students with educational expenses. Most financial aid is awarded on the basis of financial need, or the difference between the cost of education (tuition, fees, books, transportation, etc.) and the amount parents and/or students can contribute toward these expenses. At the present time ICTC’s Cosmetology Program participates in several state and federal financial aid programs. Currently financial aid is available through the Interim Student Loan Guarantee Program for The School of Practical Nursing.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In order to be eligible for many forms of financial aid a student must:

1. Be a citizen or eligible non-citizen of the United States.
2. Be enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program (audited courses do not count toward enrollment status).
3. Have a high school diploma or GED.
4. Be registered with Selective Service if a male.
5. Be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress according to college, state and federal regulations.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) then mail to the processor as soon as possible after January 1. In order for the Financial Aid Office to receive the application information from the processor, students must include the ICTC as one of the post secondary institutions they plan to attend. The ICTC’s Title IV code is 023502.
2. Submit tax returns, corrections and any other requested documented to the Financial Aid Office in an apt manner.
3. To ensure timely consideration, students should have paperwork on file in the Financial Aid Office by posted deadlines.

For additional information, please email us at financialaid@ictc.ws