As college tuition costs are increasing each year, many learners are worried about paying for their education. Students hoping to earn college grants should remember that sometimes they need to look no further than the institutions in their home state.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is currently offering college grants to 10 students for the 2010-2011 school year, according to the Kentucky Post. The recipients will receive $2500 each in scholarship funds and will study at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). These degrees
“We’re excited to launch this scholarship program that will provide a pipeline of highly qualified technologists and afford selected students a unique opportunity to advance their careers,” Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock told the news source.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students pursuing a STEM degree who wish to launch a career in civil engineering technology but were worried about accruing school loans. Those who receive the grants will be preparing to work with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet after they graduate. For every year a student receives an award, they agree to work one year at the cabinet.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average starting salary of a civil engineer is more than $48,000 annually. This is a strong incentive for college degree holders who are looking for financial security as soon as they join the workforce. Both engineering and science degrees can provide an individual with a stable career and lucrative salary.
Those students that would prefer the convenience of online college can pursue a technology degree online at a variety of online schools. Although they may not be able to take advantage of this grant program, they could be eligible for the Pell Grant and the National SMART grant.
March 16, 2010
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March 21, 2010
More states need to do this!
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July 17, 2010
This is a really great idea. I would love to go to technical school, but I cannot afford it. If I could get financial aid, my life could get better.
August 8, 2010
Financial aid for technicial school is such a great idea. So many people who cannot and don’t want to go to college, need to be trained to do something they can earn a living at and technical school may be the answer. I hope more states take this seriously.
August 8, 2010
A great thing. Can you take online courses at technical schools?
August 8, 2010
Is hairdressing school consider a technical school degree? Can I get financial aid for that?
December 26, 2010
Sounds like a really good scholarship program. Maybe it will encourage some who are on the fence about college.
December 26, 2010
It is really good to hear that there is more money available to scholarships for school.
February 22, 2011
Hey Jane. Some technical programs are available online. What are you interested in going to tech school for?
February 27, 2011
Technology is such a big part of today’s world, we should be doing all we can to encourage it. Is financial aid available for online schools for technology too?
March 11, 2011
Hi Ollie. Financial aid is available for all those who need it. Check out Education Connection’s grants and scholarships page to see what financial aid you may be eligible for.
August 9, 2011
Hey Alice. Beauty schools are considered trade schools more often than not. Some schools do have financial aid available for their students and you can also try your hand at finding scholarships.