Financial assistance is available for many Continuing Education courses and programs, including career training, workforce certificates and select enrichment courses. Options include scholarships, grants, waivers and workforce development funds.
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.
Opportunity Grants are need-based awards for students enrolled in select workforce training programs. They cover tuition and fees after other non-loan aid is applied. Students who do not qualify for College Promise may be eligible. No separate application is needed — eligibility is determined during the College Promise review process.
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.
This Maryland-funded scholarship supports students in workforce training certificate programs. Eligible applicants include Maryland residents, Maryland high school graduates and active-duty military stationed in Maryland.
CCBC partners with the Community Assistance Network (CAN), a private nonprofit offering need-based financial assistance for Continuing Education students. Call CAN at 410.285.4674 for more information.
WIOA-funded training may be available for unemployed or underemployed workers, students seeking to upgrade their skills and employers looking to retrain employees. Contact your local Office of Workforce Development to learn more and determine eligibility.
Students under age 60 who are retired due to disability, as defined by Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Act, may take eligible Continuing Education courses tuition-free. Applicable fees, including registration and out-of-county fees, still apply. Call 443.840.2222 for details on how to apply.
Maryland residents who are age 60 or older on the first day of class may enroll in eligible Continuing Education courses without paying tuition. Applicable fees, including registration and out-of-county fees, still apply. Complete the birthdate section on the registration form when enrolling.