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Nov 06, 2009 07:36 AM

WIA Grants for nursing

by Julz034

How the heck do you get a hold of these people? I've looked and googled as much as possible and can't find a number. Does anyone on here know how to get a hold of them?

Also, has anyone ever recieved a WIA grant or know what you have to do to get one, and what the require?

Thanks!

Julz


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from Lynaa4life
Old Nov 06, 2009, 10:37 AM

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I got one to go to school. I qualified for the full amount (in my county at the time (Licking) it was 8000). Since I qualified for the full pell also I didn't pay a dime for my LPN program. I had to apply with a place called Opportunity Links which is a branch of your local Jobs and Family Services. They deal with training and development for getting you into the workforce. It is a GREAT program. Hope this helps...
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from Lynaa4life
Old Nov 06, 2009, 10:38 AM

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I believe WIA stands for Workforce Initiative Development
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from Julz034
Old Nov 06, 2009, 11:27 AM

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Thanks so much! I actually found them. I'm in Hamilton county (cincinnati, ohio). I have an appointment Monday. They said their max amount is $5k, but better than nothing! I'm hoping I qualify for the entire amount. That grant with my pell would put me at only a few thousand left, which would be GREAT! I am going into the RN program once I get my LPN, do you know if they will award the grant for the RN as well? And is it one grant per program/degree, or is it per academic year?

Thanks!
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from Brownc
Old Nov 10, 2009, 07:46 PM

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I am currently going through this process with WIA in Summit County - they told me $7k for 1yr program and $12k for 2yr program less any grants or financial aid. However, they will pay for anything that is related to the education ie. uniforms, parking fees, books, etc. So far my case worker has been very helpful.
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