Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
WIOA is a federally-funded program for low income adults and dislocated workers enrolled or wishing to enroll in occupational training through Curriculum or Continuing Education. These funds may assist with registration fees, textbooks, tools, required supplies, and childcare.
Applicant must be 18 years or older and a US citizen or eligible non-citizen. To apply, students must complete a WIOA application, assessment tests, and provide eligibility verification.
Human Services Department- 910.938.6309 | humanservices@coastalcarolina.edu
Golden LEAF Scholars Program
For Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) students, colleges will determine scholarship award amounts based on availability of funds and student need as determined by the college.
Student Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for funding through the program, a student or prospective student must:
- Be a North Carolina resident as determined by the North Carolina Residency Determination Service
- Enrolled/enrolling in an eligible WCE course/pathway offered for at least 96 hours or more and leading to a state or industry recognized credential.
- Reside in a qualifying county as determined by the Golden LEAF Foundation.
Use of Scholarship Funds
Funds may be used to assist with tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and other related components.
Human Services Department- 910.938.6309 | humanservices@coastalcarolina.edu
SECU Bridge to Career Scholarship
The State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Bridge to Career Program helps remove financial barriers for Workforce Continuing Education students seeking to obtain state-regulated or industry-recognized credentials and sustainable-wage careers within their communities.
Student Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for funding through the program, a student or prospective student must:
- Be a North Carolina resident as determined by the North Carolina Residency Determination Service
- Be enrolled in a course(s) leading to an NC Workforce Credential approved by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS).
- Students may be eligible to be awarded up to two (2) scholarships within the program year when taking two (2) scholarship eligible courses.
- Be part of one of the following NCCCS-approved groups: unemployed or underemployed, members of the NC National Guard, military veterans and spouses, or underserved populations in a specific workforce sector or area.
- Not be a director, employee, or a family member of an employee of SECU/SECU Foundation; and
- A student must complete their course work supported by the scholarship by end of program year.
Use of SECU Bridge to Career Program Scholarship Funds
Scholarships may be used for registration fees, course fees, books, course supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and any other components of the total cost of attendance.
Human Services Department- 910.938.6309 | humanservices@coastalcarolina.edu
Other Possible Sources of Assistance
- Childcare Assistance
- Referral for One Place resources
Contact Information
For an application and more information on any of the above services, please call the Human Services Department at 910.938.6309. An application must be completed in person. Please visit the Kenneth B. Hurst Continuing Education Building, room 109 to apply.
Short-Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant Program
The 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 approved by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS).
Student Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for funding through the program, a student or prospective student must:
- Be a North Carolina resident as determined by the North Carolina Residency Determination Service
- A student enrolling in WCE pathways/courses leading to an N.C. Workforce Credential approved by the NCCCS.
Use of Scholarship Funds
Scholarship awards are determined by each college based on student needs, local industry needs, number of eligible students, and cost of course. The scholarships help cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and other components of the total cost of attendance.