The Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship is available through the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). It is designed to provide a maximum award of $2000 financial assistance to students enrolling in an MHEC-approved non-credit certificate program offered at a participating Maryland Community College leading to employment, licensure or job skill enhancement.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must:
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and are contingent upon the availability of funds.
To apply, contact Beth Rosko Lee at blee@carrollcc.edu or 410-386-8096.
Tuition assistance may be available for eligible non-credit students. Read and fully complete the application form and submit it with all the required documentation at least three weeks before the class start date. All decisions are contingent upon the availability of funds. For more information, contact Beth Rosko Lee at blee@carrollcc.edu or 410-386-8096.
Unemployed
Contact Carroll County Business and Employment Resource Center at 410-386-2820 before you register for training.
Military Veterans
Certain career training may be approved for Veterans Education Benefits. For more information, call Continuing Education and Training at 410-386-8100.
MyCAA
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses. The scholarship helps military spouses pursue licenses, certificates, certifications or associate degrees necessary to gain employment in high demand, high growth portable career fields and occupations. Spouses may use their MyCAA funds at any academic institution approved for participation in the MyCAA Scholarship. Students are responsible to verify eligibility of programs through MyCAA. The links below take you to the external MyCAA portal. You may have to bypass a security certificate to visit the site due to strict security settings in force by the Department of Defense. This is normal for certain military websites and is safe to access. All information entered must match DEERS and Military ID Card.MyCAA Scholarship HomeRegistration Fact Sheet
Payment Plan
Enroll in FACTS Deferred Payment Plan. To qualify for a payment plan, your tuition and fees must total $200 or more in the same term. For more information, call the Cashier's Office at 410-386-8040.
Pell Grant
Medical Assistant Training is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for Pell Grant funding. Eligibility is determined through completion of the FAFSA. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 410-386-8437 or FinancialAid@carrollcc.edu.
Employer Paid Non-Credit Classes
An employer or other third party may pay for any non-credit course(s).
Students must have either a purchase order, voucher, letter of authorization or credit card from the company/third party when registering. Employer or third party paid registrations may be made in person, by fax or mail. If a credit card is being used, registration may also be completed by phone or online.
Tuition Waivers
Disability Waiver
Individuals with total and permanent disabilities may be eligible for tuition waivers for continuing education instruction designed to lead to employment, including life skills instruction. The tuition waiver may be applied to courses listed in the Career and Professional Training section of this schedule.
Students must obtain a Certification for Tuition Waiver form (available here, at the Cashier’s Office or by calling 410-386-8040) verifying total and permanent disability and receipt of disability or retirement benefits from the Social Security Administration, the Railroad Retirement Board, or from the individual’s federal retirement or pension authority. Students must register in person and submit the completed certification form.
Qualified students are responsible for paying all associated course fees.
Continuing Education Office410-386-8100
FACTS/Nelnet Business Solutions 1-800-609-8056
Business Office 410-386-8040 cashier@carrollcc.edu