Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition? - Page 3

I thought they don't cover childcare anymore, can you give more info on that?

I live in Houston and currently in a ADN program, I get WIC and NCI (the daycare worksource grant to help me pay for daycare). I had the NCI way before I started the ADN program, and that's income based and # of family members, then they tell you how much you pay, also the parents (single/married) need to be either looking for a job (showing proof) or working/inschool for 30-40hr/week (with proof to show for).
As for the WIC, i'm in my second year and just got this. My first year I did apply for it and I got the "run-around" to put it nicely. I was told that since I recieved the pell grant and both my husband and I worked, I didn't need the WIC, even though I qualified income wise for a family of 5. My friend that works for the worksource, later told me that information was wrong and I needed to speak to the Manager. The reason being, even though I did get the Pell grant, both my husband and I worked, I needed the WIC to help me pay for other school expenses, that I would otherwise would my money to pay for, when I could use that money for gas, bills, etc. Basically, I needed to show financial-need for it.
So, my advise: use your words correctly when applying for the WIC. In my case, even though I worked PT, husband FT and I got the Pell grant = nursing school is expensive, with needing scrubs, books, equipment, etc! And I live paycheck-to-paycheck, I could use the help! So it's been great now. The WIC pays my tutition, books, whatever and so I get the complete pell grant to help compensate what I would bring home if I did work FT to help out with bills.

Hi pinky, can u tell me what is WIC and how do i apply for it. I am an alternate for kingwood my score is 11.4 and I'm frustrated. Just gotta keep the faith. I am waiting for that call to come.

Hey Girly26,
Good luck, I really hope you get in. I was an alternate at North Harris as well and I was #37 on the list, and I got in! So, it happens. WIC is something you can apply at the Worksource, but you need to get accepted to the nursing program first, they'll want a letter of aceptance to help you.

Ok thanks, also I do get financial aid now. FAFSA it is, Can I still apply for WIC or is it the same thing... I have a feeling I'm going to get in so I just wanna be prepered. Thanks again:spin: Also I do not have kids, will that be a prob within getting assistance from them??? One more thing I just looked up WIC, is it that or WIA. Thanks

Hi I'm also needing help applying for the WIA program in houston. I just got my acceptance letter and need to know what office and whom do I speak with. How much do they cover?

Well I'm in TN and the career centers here have WIA counselors. They will cover all expenses for my LPN class.

HeatherTN,
I have a question. I'm an RN, got laid off, (Alabama) still trying to find employment and having no such luck. I wanted to explore new options through WIA and they told me I did not qualify. Would you explain please. Thanks

I'd say that having a degree disqualifies you.

Do they pay for CPR certification?