Western Technical College

Imagine America Military Award Program (MAP)

Offered to veterans of all branches of military service. Western Tech may offer up to 15 $1,000-MAP awards to qualified armed forces active duty and honorably discharged and retired veterans. Applications must be submitted online at http://www.imagine-america.org. Those without email access should contact the MAP coordinator at (202) 336-6800.

Red, White and Blue Scholarships

Grants – Money that is applied for and does not have to be paid back. If the course of study is not completed, the money may have to be returned.

Scholarships – Money that is applied for and may be awarded based on financial need or merit. Scholarships do not have to be paid back, but may have to be returned if the course of study is not completed.

Western Technical College adopts as its own the Statement of Ethical Principles of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, which provides:

The primary goal of the Student Financial Services Department is to help students achieve their educational potential by providing appropriate financial resources.

The Student Financial Services Department...

You will generally be eligible for federal financial aid if you:

• are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• are registered with Selective Service
• do not owe a refund on a federal grant, or are not in default on a federal educational loan
• are making satisfactory academic progress and meet attendance requirements
• have financial need

General Scholarships

Skills USA Scholarships

Offered to competition winners placing 1st through 5th in categories related to our programs of study. Scholarship amounts are calculated as follows: 1st = 25% of tuition, 2nd = 20%, 3rd = 15%, 4th = 10% and 5th = 5% of tuition in each program.

Ford National Quality Care Challenge / AAA Scholarships

Offered to the winners of the competitions in Texas and New Mexico.

Non-Title IV Funding

A non-need based program offering variable interest loans from eligible private lenders, including banks or savings and loan associations. To be eligible, the student must be a citizen or permanent resident alien of the U.S. and demonstrate satisfactory two-year credit and employment history, as well as sufficient current income. Repayment begins 30 days after the loan is disbursed.

Because Western Tech is an accredited institution, students may apply for federal financial aid. There are different types of financial aid based on student eligibility and need. Most aid programs are non-credit-based grants and loans.

Federal Pell Grant

A need-based grant intended to guarantee eligible low-income students financial access to the school or college of their choice. Students who have already received an undergraduate degree are not eligible.

At Western Technical College, we understand that applying for financial aid might seem to be an overwhelming and at times a confusing process; especially if this is the first time you have ever applied. We want to make the financing phase of your college experience as stress-free as possible by assisting you every step of the way. Therefore, we encourage you to meet individually with a member of our friendly financial aid staff.