Grants will cover tuition and fees up to $1,000 per year. If Durham County residents or Durham Public Schools high school graduates have met eligibility requirements, they should apply for the grant at the time of registration. in order to be considered for the grant students must submit the following documents:

  • Grant Application (Students with an outstanding account balance owed to the college should contact the Business Office at 919-536-7201 prior to submitting this grant application). The grant deadline is 10 days prior to the start of the class.

  • Continuing Education Course Registration form; and

  • Required prerequisite documents as outlined under each program.

Note: Students may apply for one grant per year.

Return completed application packets to the reception desk at one of these Durham Tech locations:

  • Main Campus: Financial Aid, 1637 East Lawson Street, Durham, NC 27703 (919-536-7209, ext 1503);

  • The Chesterfield, 701 W. Main Street, Suite 203, Durham, NC 27701 (919-536-7239, ext 4505);

  • Duke Street North (Duke Street North, 3404 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704)

  • Northern Durham Center (2401 Snow Hill Road, Durham, NC 27712 (919-536-7241); or

  • Orange County Campus: 525 College Park Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919-536-7238, ext. 4203).