Financial assistance—including grants, scholarships, waivers and workforce development funds—is available for many Continuing Education courses and programs. These include career training, workforce certificates and select enrichment courses.
CCBC partners with the Community Assistance Network (CAN), a private, nonprofit agency offering need-based financial assistance for Continuing Education students. For more information call CAN at 410.285.4674.
Baltimore County and Maryland College Promise scholarships cover tuition and fees for many workforce certificate programs. These scholarships apply after all other financial awards and help students prepare for careers, licensure or certification.
Need-based awards are available for Continuing Education students enrolled in select workforce training programs. Grants cover tuition and fees after other non-loan aid is applied.
The following workforce training programs are eligible for federal Pell Grants:
To get started, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), using CCBC’s school code: 002063.
Students under 60 who are retired due to disability (as defined by Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Act) may take eligible courses tuition-free. Please note, applicable fees, including registration and out-of-county fees, will be charged.
For more information and to learn how to apply for this waiver, call 443.840.2222 (CCBC).Call 443.840.2222 for details.
Maryland residents who are age 60 or older on the first day of class may enroll at CCBC without a charge for tuition. Students must complete the birthdate section on the registration form. Please note, applicable fees, including registration and out-of-county fees, will be charged.
This Maryland-funded scholarship supports students in workforce training certificate programs. It is open to Maryland residents, Maryland high school graduates and active-duty military stationed in Maryland.
Unemployed, underemployed, working students looking to upgrade their skills, or employers looking to retrain employees, may qualify for WIOA-funded training.
Contact the your local Office of Workforce Development for eligibility. These one-stop centers can provide you with more information on accessing WIOA job training funds.
Baltimore County residents:
