Short-Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant

View Financial Aid information for Continuing Education (non-credit) courses. Students can also reach out to student services, student academic advisors, and program directors for more information on possible funding opportunities.

The Short-term Workforce Development (STWD) grant is a state-funded financial aid program for eligible Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) students pursuing high-demand, family-sustaining wage credentials through a North Carolina Community College. The STWD grant funding includes up to $750.00 towards the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and other components of the total cost of attendance for eligible courses. 

Please read the eligibility information below before applying for the grant:

• In order to be approved for this grant you must have a Residency Certification Number (RCN) to verify NC residency. The RCN number will be requested on the grant application. Visit the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS) website at ncresidency.org to complete the application to retrieve your Residency Certification Number that is unique to you. If you have an existing College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) account or already have an RCN, please use your current account information to sign in. Do not create a new account.
   
• In addition, applicants must be enrolled or are planning to enroll, in an eligible program or course leading to a credential.
   

Grant Application
 

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Grant application submission and approval

After students enroll in the course and obtain a Residency Certification Number (RCN), submit the online grant application. Once the application has been reviewed and approved, students will receive an email detailing when they can expect to receive the grant award. Timing will be different for each student, depending upon their application and the start and end date of the course/program.

Attendance Requirements

Applicants must attend the class with the goal to be successful to completion. If a student does not show up for the course, and is designated a “no-show,” the tuition costs will be forfeited.

How are the funds disbursed?

The STWD grant funding includes up to $750.00 for tuition costs for eligible courses. Once the scholarship for tuition is placed on the student's account, students will be notified of their approval.

It is highly recommended that applicants first reach out to their program directors for assistance with course registration to prevent having to pay tuition costs up front. See below to learn how to set up direct deposit into a bank account.

Computer Laptops Program

Technology Assistance: Free and low-cost computer and internet options are available, including discounted, newly refurbished computers available for purchase. See Computer and Internet Assistance for details. Contact Antonio McNeill with questions about computer or internet assistance at mcneilla@durhamtech.edu or call 919-536-7200, ext. 1418.

For International Students

If you are having challenges with communication due to language barriers, please reach out to the Center for Global Learning, Jesus Gomez-Cespedes at Gomez-CespedesJ@durhamtech.edu or call at 919-536-7200, ext. 3228. 

General Questions

How do I set up direct deposit?

Direct Deposit allows students to receive refunds quicker and more securely than by check through automatic deposit of funds to the student’s bank account. Follow the link to learn How to Enroll in Direct Deposit through Self-Service (PDF)

Updating Self-Service Account Information

Sign into Self-Service and ensure that the address, phone number, and personal email are up-do-date. If a change is needed, submit the appropriate change of request form through the e-form system.

Do I need to pay back the money at some point?

No. This is a federal, state, or local grant and you will never be asked to pay the money back.

Will this grant funding count as income against end of year taxes?

No. Students will not receive a 1099 or 1098-T tax form and will not count grant funding as income. 

What to do if the funds were never received

Contact Emma Robinson at 919-536-7209, ext. 1507 or email robinsone@durhamtech.edu. Students can also contact Ms. Lori Henson, at hensonl@durhamtech.edu.

Are there other grant funding opportunities available?

View Financial Aid information for Continuing Education (non-credit) courses. Students can also reach out to student services, student academic advisors, and program directors for more information on possible funding opportunities.

Emergency Financial Assistance

Students requiring additional assistance should complete the Student Support Intake Form (office.com). Students taking credit courses can reach out to their Financial Aid advisor.

All other students can apply to the Emergency Financial Assistance Program or email basicneeds@durhamtech.edu for assistance with basic needs (housing, food, etc.).

Eligible Courses

Please check back as additional courses are being added.

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