Financial Aid....WIA contacts

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I don't remember which thread I saw it on, but there was recently a discussion about WIA contacts. I found a listing of all the contacts from different states. I'm sure it will be helpful to someone.

http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/statecon.cfm

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I'm using WIA for nursing school, and it's been a great help. They do make you jump through a lot of hoops in the beginning, but hey, that's the federal government for you.

One important thing to note is that you either need to be working in the field you are training for or not working at all. Since I was already working in a hospital, it really worked out for me. another classmate who looked into it couldn't because she worked in the restaurant business.

Kris

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I don't know much about it yet so I was searching trying to find info on the guidelines, etc. I still can't find that information but I have a contact now at least.

I'm perfectly fine with hoop-jumping. Story of my life. LOL

I just wish I could find someone in Indiana that is using it and knows what the deal is with it.

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Wait what is WIA?????

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Workforce Investment Act...supposedly pays for the program, books and supplies, and even gas reimbursement.

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Thanks... hmmm I need to look into this.

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Actually, I found out about it during the orientation meeting for nursing school. They had an advisor there that gave us the information. Do you have a Jobs Etc. by you? Our agents worked through them.

Kris

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We have a Work One at my school and I was going to drop in there and talk to them about it. Noone at my school has mentioned this program before and I actually read about it here and did some searching and found out that my school uses the program. I don't have orientation until June 26th so maybe that's why I haven't seen anything about it. I have read that WIA won't pay fo rprereqs...only the actual nursing program.

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Specializes in ER/Ortho.

I live in Texas, and I believe here they will only pay for a certificate program, and not for a degree. Big Bummer!!!

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Specializes in CNA.

ANY one who is interested no matter if you think you wont qualify for it PLEASE ask the state contact for more info about the requirements Dont listen to anyone elses circumstances Go ahead and check into it no matter what state you are in ...it varies state to state , and can even vary county to county ,and there are like three different types of WIA prorgams! I just found this out from my counselor today because someone here on allnurses mentioned that is their state you cant get WIA if you get the PELL grant...well I was worried to death because I do get te PELL and 2 other grants as well ....so I e mailed my contact and she said there are three different types of WIA and to never go by what someone else says even if they are in your state or county because which WIA you quailfy for depends on your personal circumstances~

And here in KY if you are going into the medical field it pays for 1 year of pre-reqs AND a 2 year program, the catch is you have to apply to at least 2 programs to up your chance of getting accepted. You can also work in any field or not work at all but there is an income limitation...it is VERY reasonable though for a family of 6 you are disqualified if you can find a job that pays 50K a year...which is next to impossible without a college degree! So see it can vary so much from state to state~

Good luck to any one trying to get on the WIA program...it is gonna be a life saver for my family this Fall!

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I emailed the contact listed for Indiana but still haven't heard back yet. I'm really hoping I can get this grant because I was going to apply for the Indiana Nursing Scholarship but I have to sign a contract to work full time in Indiana for two years after graduation. Not really a problem but I want the freedom to be able to move to another state if the need arises. My fiance is getting a business degree and we have tossed around the idea of moving to Atlanta or North Carolina after we're both finished with school.

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Thanks you guys for posting this info. I just clicked on the link for the state which I reside in and it gave contact info. So do you email the contact person for information or what do you do from here? I am just curious if anybody can help me out here? Thank you.

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