Scholarships
GEER Scholarship (Governor’s Emergency Education Relief)
The GEER Scholarship Program provides scholarships for eligible community college workforce continuing education students pursuing high-demand workforce training programs within ten workforce pathways leading to a State or industry-recognized credential.
The scholarship is based on student need, local industry needs, number of eligible students, and cost of course, up to a maximum award of either $750 per course or the cost of the course fee(s) if the fee(s) exceed $750. The scholarship helps cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare and other components of the total cost of attendance.
Recipients of this scholarship must be a resident of North Carolina and must be enrolled in a short-term training pathway or course that is 96 hours or more and leads to a state or industry-recognized credential.
The approved pathways:
- Automotive
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Construction
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency Medical Services
- Healthcare
- Industrial/Manufacturing
- Information Technology
- Transportation
- Fire and Rescue Services
Download the GEER Scholarship Application
Send GEER Scholarship applications to the WCC Financial Aid department at wcc-finaid@waynecc.edu.
Other Scholarships
- Golden Leaf Scholarship Information
- BCBS Firefighter Scholarship to Adults Application
- BCBS Firefighter Scholarship to High School Students Application
- BCBS Firefighter Stipend Application
Submit applications to mcooper@waynecc.edu.
Other Financial Assistance
HEERF III Funds
Wayne Community College wishes to aid students directly or indirectly impacted by the Coronavirus Outbreak. Please complete the application to request assistance. Eligible students must be currently enrolled or have completed an occupational extension course in Workforce Continuing Education in Spring 2022.
Instructions: Please complete and return the application to Ms. Maxine Cooper (919-739-6938) at mcooper@waynecc.edu or at the Workforce Continuing Education Building (Walnut Building, East Entrance) by Friday, April 29, 2022.
Download the HEERF III Application
Grants
Short-term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant
The Short-term Workforce Development Grant is for eligible students pursuing high-demand workforce training programs within workforce pathways identified in collaboration with the Department of Commerce that lead to a state or industry-recognized credential. Based on student needs, awards can be up to $750 per course and may address tuition/registration fees, course fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and other costs of attendance.
Eligible credentials:
- Must be a North Carolina resident as determined by the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Must be enrolled in Workforce Continuing Education pathways/courses leading to a North Carolina Workforce Credential identified as either Essential or Career level. A list of eligible credentials is available at https://nccareers.org/credentials/credentials-list.
Download the STWD Grant application
Below is a helpful video showing you how to complete the Residency Determination Service.