Perkins

What is Perkins?

Perkins is a grant in place to grow and support Career and Technical Programs. This includes assisting students that are pursuing an Associate in Applied Science or a Certificate program.

Who qualifies?

To qualify a student must be enrolled in a qualifying program of study and have ONE of the following special forms of need:

  • Economic need
  • A documented disability
  • A single parent (or pregnant)
  • Be in or aged out of foster care
  • Homeless
  • Youth of a parent on active duty in the armed forces
  • English Language Learners (ELL)
  • Students pursuing a degree non-traditional for their gender (e.g. a male in nursing, or a female in welding)
  • Or out of workforce individuals

What does Perkins offer?

Perkins offers assistance in the form of:

  • Textbook loans
  • Mileage assistance (must qualify)
  • Bus passes
  • Uniforms (EMT, Nursing, Culinary, etc.)
  • Welding kits
  • Tutoring (limited)

How do I apply?

To be considered for Perkins, students must complete an application. You may complete this application online.

Questions?

Contact our Career Services office by phone at 217.641.4963 or by email.

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