FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PELL GRANT/Student Loans
A non-repayable grant from the Federal Government based on financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree.
Programs eligible for Pell Grant/Student Loan assistance must be 600 or more clock hours.
Go to studentaid.gov and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form,
AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY CREDIT
The American opportunity tax credit (AOTC) is a credit for qualified education expenses paid for an eligible student for the first four years of higher education. You can get a maximum annual credit of $2,500 per eligible student. If the credit brings the amount of tax you owe to zero, you can have 40 percent of any remaining amount of the credit (up to $1,000) refunded to you.
The amount of the credit is 100 percent of the first $2,000 of qualified education expenses you paid for each eligible student and 25 percent of the next $2,000 of qualified education expenses you paid for that student. (IRS.gov)
LIFE-LONG LEARNING CREDIT
The lifetime learning credit (LLC) is for qualified tuition and related expenses paid for eligible students enrolled in an eligible educational institution. This credit can help pay for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree courses — including courses to acquire or improve job skills. There is no limit on the number of years you can claim the credit. It is worth up to $2,000 per tax return. (IRS.gov)
BUREAU OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (BVR)
Persons with a handicap or receiving workmen's compensation may qualify for training monies.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN
Many companies encourage their employees to take classes that are related to their work. Payment for tuition reimbursement may be available through your employer.
OHIOMEANSJOBS (ADAMS, BROWN, AND CLERMONT COUNTIES)
Please call for more information on funding opportunities
Brown/Adams County: 937-695-0316
Clermont County 513-943-3000
For additional information, or to schedule an appointment with the Financial Aid Advisor, call (937) 378-5444