Western Technical College

According to federal reports, the vast majority of new jobs in the U.S. do not require a traditional four-year degree, but will require training beyond high school. Scholarships aimed at high school seniors encourage them to enter high-tech career training. Secondarily, these programs assist economically disadvantaged students who, although academically capable, may not otherwise be able to fully afford specialized career training.

Program 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

There are a variety of ways to finance your education, many of which are described below. Scholarships, federal aid and alternative loans can work in combination to get you the funding you need. Our Financial Assistance Department will coach you through every step of assembling a financial aid package that will work best for you.