Workforce Development

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Sep 13, 2014

You need to usually unemployed with a family income under ~200-250% of the federal poverty line ( income maximums vary by state). Or qualified for benefits such as TANF, food stamps, free/reduced school lunches for dependent children. If qualified you must apply for financial aid and accept any grants or scholarships offered (usually don't have to accept loans). Generally must be within 12 months of graduation and there is a maximum amount available to be awarded (would not cover tuition at schools like West Coast Univ or ITT). Plus the occupation must be on the state "shortage list". Nursing is not on the list for all states. Some states go through funds quickly. You must provide documentation (utility bills, tax returns, pay stubs/unemployment stubs, proof of rent or mortgage costs, etc) that you qualify financially

OnlyDreaming · Sep 13, 2014

Thanks! I am currently unemployed by accident and I looked at the Workforce Development website and it had the nursing program listed on it but not a lot of information

vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN · Sep 15, 2014

I used a work force development program to **help** cover the cost of my LVN program. I was planning to become an RN but the goal of the program I used wAs to get you working within a year. I was receiving TANF at the time. There were a few gals in my program who used the program while on unemployment. For me, it was a Godsend.

I'm now working full time as an LVN making good money.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Sep 15, 2014

Thanks! I am currently unemployed by accident and I looked at the Workforce Development website and it had the nursing program listed on it but not a lot of information

If you need a full 4 years for a RN/BSN workforce development won't be able to assist. But they may help if you are one to two semesters away from graduating (