Workfoce, Technologies, and Community Education Financial Assistance

• Basic Skills Plus - Students must be enrolled in College Career Readiness and working toward their High School Equivalency or Adult High School Diploma. Funds are available for students who are working toward a certification in Nurse Aide I or Welding. Interested students should contact Mariah Frye at 336‑386‑3261 or fryemd@surry.edu.
• Finish Line Grant - This grant is for students who are experiencing hardship with auto repairs, books, childcare, healthcare, housing, transportation, tuition, utilities, and more. To be eligible, students must be 18 years of age and at least 25-percent complete with their credential. Students may receive up to $1000.00. Interested students should contact Joseph ‘Jay’ McDougal at 336‑386‑3245 or mcdougaljr@surry.edu.
• Geer Scholarship - This funding from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief program is available to North Carolina residents who are enrolled in a WTCE program for 96 hours or more. Interested students should contact Michael Profitt at 336‑386‑3247 or profittm@surry.edu.
• Golden Leaf Scholarship - Students must be currently enrolled in courses that are 96 hours or more and lead to a certification through WTCE. Funds are available to eligible North Carolina residents, either during the course or once the course is completed. Interested students should contact Joseph ‘Jay’ McDougal at 336‑386‑3245 or mcdougaljr@surry.edu
• NC Works - NEXT GEN (Grant for students 18 - 24 years of age) - Funding available to students who need additional assistance to enter or complete an education program or to secure or hold employment. Interested students in Surry County should call 336-786-9763 and in Yadkin County, students should contact Rhett Brown at 336‑386‑3271 or brownrj@surry.edu.
• NC Works (Grant for students over 25 years of age) - Funding assistance for job training programs in Career Support Services. Interested students in Surry County should call 336-786-9763 and in Yadkin County, students should contact Rhett Brown at 336‑386‑3271 or brownrj@surry.edu.
• NC Department of Justice - This program helps to fund Basic Law Enforcement Programs. Interested students should contact Jim McHone, Director of Basic Law Enforcement Training at 336‑386‑3292 or mchonej@surry.edu, or Barry Vanhoy at 336-386-3696 or vanhoyb@surry.edu.
• State Employees Credit Union Foundation Scholarships - Available to students who are currently enrolled in a WTCE course that leads to certification. Students must be in good standing. Applications are distributed to students twice per year. Interested students should contact Michael Profitt at 336‑386‑3247 or profittm@surry.edu.
• Veteran’s Administration Education Benefits- Available to military veterans who are interested in Basic Law Enforcement Training. Interested students should contact Joseph “Jay” McDougal, Coordinator of Veteran Affairs at 336‑386‑3245 or mcdougaljr@surry.edu. VA students interested in the Truck Driving Training Program must contact Caldwell Community College’s VA office.
• Short-Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant Program - The Short-Term Workforce Development Grant Program will provide financial assistance of up to $750 for NC resident (determined by RDS) students who enroll in non-credit, short-term workforce training programs that lead to an industry recognized credential in fields with employer demand and competitive wages.