Please Note: The information on this page refers only to Workforce Development courses. If you're looking for information about paying for credit courses, please click here.
Students who enroll in our non-credit career programs are not eligible for federal financial aid or free college funding. These programs are designed to provide practical skills and training for career advancement but do not qualify for traditional financial assistance such as Pell Grants or state-funded tuition programs.
However, depending on the program, there may be several different funding options available to help cover or offset the cost of your education. Learn more by choosing your campus below. Please contact the Workforce Development/Continuing Education office at the campus you'll be attending for further information.
Specific Funding Opportunities
This program provides funding for those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance.
VA Students: Please email ctstate-veterans@ct.edu to see if you’re eligible to use VA funding for your program. To apply for VA benefits, complete an electronic application by going to www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/apply.asp and selecting the "Apply online" link.
Veteran’s Administration (VA) education benefits may be applied to the following programs:
- Administrative Medical Assistant
- Asplundh Utility Arborist Trainee Program
- AWS Cloud Foundations
- Bookkeeper
- Central Sterile Processing
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Commercial Drone Operations Certificate
- Community Health Worker
- CompTIA A+ Certification Prep
- CompTIA Network+ Certification Preparation
- CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation
- Cosmetology/Hairdressing
- CT Security Officer
- Dental Assistant
- EKG Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Esthetician
- Eversource Lineworker
- Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate (GMAW) MIG
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate (GTAQ) TIG
- Google IT Support Certificate
- Introduction to Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Ophthalmic Assistant
- Paraeducator Exam Prep
- Patient Care Technician
- Personal Trainer
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Real Estate Principles and Practices
- Veterinary Assistant
Funding Options By Campus
- Asnuntuck
- Capital
- Gateway
- Housatonic
- Manchester
- Middlesex
- Naugatuck Valley
- Northwestern
- Norwalk
- Quinebaug Valley
- Three Rivers
- Tunxis
Asnuntuck Funding Options
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act)
For those unemployed or underemployed.
Contact American Job Center Enfield, CT at 860-899-3514
Veterans Education and Training
VA benefits can be applied to several non-credit workforce training programs. Please see "Specific Funding Opportunities" section above for a list of eligible programs.
Contact Beth Egan at 860-253-3023 or beth.egan@ctstate.edu
Asnuntuck Foundation
Offers a few small denomination scholarships to Continuing Education students per year.
Contact Keith Madore at keith.madore@ctstate.edu or 860-253-3041
Capital Funding Options
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act)
For those unemployed or underemployed.
Contact Odile Dilone at 860-906-5130 or ca-learnmore@ccc.commnet.edu
Equitable IT Pathways Initiative (EITPI) Grant
The EIT PI grant provides eligible students with tuition scholarships, supports and student success payments for approved IT programs. Students may apply for this grant through the Workforce Development and Continuing Education office at the campus.
CT State College's Equitable IT Pathways Initiative is $6.7M. $5.0M (75%) is funded through a Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant and another $1.7M (25%) is committed through non-federal state and local resources.
Payment Plans
Payment plans available for career-training programs
Contact 860-906-5130 or ca-learnmore@ccc.commnet.edu
Third-Party Funding
For organizations that would like to pay for a class.
Contact 860-906-5130 or ca-learnmore@ccc.commnet.edu
Gateway Funding Options
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
American Job Center
Students who are unemployed or underemployed can qualify for training funds available through the American Job Center (AJC). The process of determining eligibility can take time (up to 60 days), so contact the AJC as early as possible. For information about on-campus information sessions, please call 203-285-2300.
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available for students who do not qualify for training scholarships/grants.
The Equitable IT Pathways Initiative (EIT PI) Grant
The EIT PI grant provides eligible students with tuition scholarships, supports and student success payments for approved IT programs.
Students may apply for this grant through the Workforce Development and Continuing Education office at the campus.
CT State College's Equitable IT Pathways Initiative is $6.7M. $5.0M (75%) is funded through a Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant and another $1.7M (25%) is committed through non-federal state and local resources.
Housatonic Funding Options
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
Veterans Education and Training
VA benefits can be applied to several non-credit workforce training programs. Please see "Specific Funding Opportunities" section above for a list of eligible programs.
Contact 203-332-5087 or HO-Vetrep@ctstate.edu
WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act)
This program is for unemployed or underemployed individuals
Contact 203-953-3237 or perez@careerresources.org
Housatonic Foundation
Specialized programs identified by donors
Contact Carla Mackintosh at 203-332-5038 or carla.mackintish@ctstate.edu
Student Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund was created to give one-time grants to students for sudden, urgent, unforeseen financial hardships that require immediate attention.
Learn more about the Student Emergency Fund
Textbook Assistance Program
A limited amount of funds available to students who cannot afford to rent or purchase their textbooks.
Learn more here
Foundation Spring Scholarships
Spring scholarship application now open.
CT Statewide Healthcare Industry Pathways (CT SHIP)
USDOL funding is available for eligible students in this program.
Contact Workforce Development at 203-332-5057 or HC-ContinuingEd@hcc.comment.edu.
The Equitable IT Pathways Initiative (EIT PI) Grant
The EIT PI grant provides eligible students with tuition scholarships, supports and student success payments for approved IT programs. Students may apply for this grant through the Workforce Development and Continuing Education office at the campus.
CT State College's Equitable IT Pathways Initiative is $6.7M. $5.0M (75%) is funded through a Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant and another $1.7M (25%) is committed through non-federal state and local resources.
Manchester Funding Options
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
MCC WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act)
This program is for unemployed or underemployed individuals
Contact Caridad Rivera at 860-512-3322 or caridad.rivera@ctstate.edu.
Non-Credit MCC Foundation Scholarships
Non-Credit MCC Foundation Scholarships for specific workforce programs
Contact the WDCE Info Desk at 860-512-2800 or matceinfo@ctstate.edu
CareerConneCT
Students may apply for funding for CT State non-credit workforce training programs through CareerConneCT.
CareerConneCT helps unemployed or underemployed students to get training that leads to jobs in manufacturing, information technology (IT), infrastructure/construction, life sciences, healthcare, transportation (CDL), green jobs, and business services.
Visit CareerConneCT to learn about eligibility and how to apply.
Veterans Funding
VA benefits can be applied to several non-credit workforce training programs. Please see "Specific Funding Opportunities" section above for a list of eligible programs. A veteran of the armed forces who is interested in enrolling in a non-credit program should contact the Campus Veterans Services Office to discuss eligibility requirements and the application process: 860-512-3375.
The Equitable IT Pathways Initiative (EIT PI) Grant
The EIT PI grant provides eligible students with tuition scholarships, supports and student success payments for approved IT programs.
Students may apply for this grant through the Workforce Development and Continuing Education office at the campus.
CT State College's Equitable IT Pathways Initiative is $6.7M. $5.0M (75%) is funded through a Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant and another $1.7M (25%) is committed through non-federal state and local resources.
Middlesex Funding Options
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
WIOA
This program is for unemployed or underemployed individuals. Contact the American Job Center in Meriden at 203-238-3688.
HCAP
Turn your dream of a career into a reality
You could be eligible for FREE Training in the Healthcare field through the Health Careers Advancement Program (HCAP). Eligibility based on employment and income guidelines.
Contact either Omayra Vega at 203-624-1493 ext.216, ovega@workforcealliance.biz or TaMesha Greene 203-238-3688ext.307, tgreene@workforcealliance.biz
Veterans Funding
VA benefits can be applied to several non-credit workforce training programs. Please see "Specific Funding Opportunities" section above for a list of eligible programs. A veteran of the armed forces who is interested in enrolling in a non-credit program should contact the College Veteran’s Administration representative to discuss eligibility requirements and the application process.
Contact Melissa Hall at MX-Veterans@ctstate.edu or 860-343-5720.
CT Statewide Healthcare Industry Pathways (CT SHIP)
USDOL funding is available for eligible students in this program.
Contact Continuing Education at 860-343-5865 or MX-WorkforceDevelopment@ctstate.edu Learn more about the CT SHIP program here.
Naugatuck Valley Funding Options
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act)
For those who are unemployed, underemployed or a dislocated worker.
Contact Linda Stango at 203-575-8221 or linda.stango@ctstate.edu.
CT WHISP
For potential students to support the development and expansion of a talent pipeline of CT workers in Information Technology (IT).
Contact Linda Stango at 203-575-8221 or linda.stango@ctstate.edu.
Mortgage Crisis
Helps homeowners who are 60 days or more past due on a mortgage for their primary residence in CT, have an annual household income under $120,000 and demonstrate an imminent need for program services.
Contact Linda Stango at 203-575-8221 or linda.stango@ctstate.edu.
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
For adults with a significant disability that creates challenges in gaining, keeping, or advancing in work.
Contact Linda Stango at 203-575-8221 or linda.stango@ctstate.edu.
The Equitable IT Pathways Initiative (EIT PI) Grant
The EIT PI grant provides eligible students with tuition scholarships, supports and student success payments for approved IT programs.
Students may apply for this grant through the Workforce Development and Continuing Education office at the campus.
CT State College's Equitable IT Pathways Initiative is $6.7M. $5.0M (75%) is funded through a Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant and another $1.7M (25%) is committed through non-federal state and local resources.
Northwestern Funding Options
WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act)
DOL: American Job Center determines eligibility
Contact Samantha Palombizio at 860-738-6306 or samantha.palombizio@ctstate.edu
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
Norwalk Funding Options
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
NCC WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act)
This program is for unemployed or underemployed individuals
Contact the American Job Center/The WorkPlace, Inc. at 203-953-3237 or perez@careerresources.org
The Norwalk Community College Foundation
Specialized programs identified by donors
Contact 203-857-7260 or NCCfoundation@ctstate.edu.
The Equitable IT Pathways Initiative (EIT PI) Grant
The EIT PI grant provides eligible students with tuition scholarships, supports and student success payments for approved IT programs.
Students may apply for this grant through the Workforce Development and Continuing Education office at the campus.
CT State College's Equitable IT Pathways Initiative is $6.7M. $5.0M (75%) is funded through a Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant and another $1.7M (25%) is committed through non-federal state and local resources.
Quinebaug Valley Funding Options
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation
Funds workforce development funds for eligible students
Contact Jodi Clark at 860-932-4128 or jodi.clark@ctstate.edu.
WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act) / EWIB
For those unemployed or underemployed
Contact 860-774-4077 or 860-450-7603
Healthcare Pipeline
For those unemployed or underemployed
Contact https://www.ewib.org/Healthcare
Veterans Education and Training
VA benefits can be applied to several non-credit workforce training programs. Please see "Specific Funding Opportunities" section above for a list of eligible programs.
Contact Joel Niemann at 860-932-4011 or joel.niemann@ctstate.edu.
The Equitable IT Pathways Initiative (EIT PI) Grant
The EIT PI grant provides eligible students with tuition scholarships, supports and student success payments for approved IT programs.
Students may apply for this grant through the Workforce Development and Continuing Education office at the campus.
CT State College's Equitable IT Pathways Initiative is $6.7M. $5.0M (75%) is funded through a Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant and another $1.7M (25%) is committed through non-federal state and local resources.
Three Rivers Funding Options
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
Veterans Education and Training
VA benefits can be applied to several non-credit workforce training programs. Please see "Specific Funding Opportunities" section above for a list of eligible programs. Contact Justin Slater at 860-215-9064 or justin.slater@ctstate.edu.
WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act)
This program is for unemployed or underemployed individuals
Montville Office 860-848-5240
Danielson Office 860-774-4077
Willimantic Office 860-450-7603
Connecticut Indian Council
This is a private, non-profit organization funded by the Department of Labor as part of the Indian and Native American Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act
Contact Brenda Geer at 860-535-1277 or bgeer@rhodeislandindiancouncil.org
CHESLA Certificate Scholarship
This scholarship is for HealthCare or Manufacturing certificate programs. Applicants must be a resident of CT, attending a eligible CT state or non-profit institution of higher education. Contact www.CHESLA.ORG
Manufacturing Pipeline
Eastern CT Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative is a partnership between state and regional agencies. The focus is to develop workforce skills in job seekers via training programs and align those skills to the staffing needs of regional manufacturers
Montville Office 860-848-5240
Danielson Office 860-774-4077
Willimantic Office 860-450-7603
City of Norwich
This program is funded through the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block grant (CDBG) and is for low to moderate income students. The student must be a resident of the city of Norwich.
Contact Reyni Joseph at 860-823-3778 Ext 3472 or Rjoseph@cityofnorwich.org
TVCCA Maturity Works
This program is for individuals 55 and older with limited income, and offers employment training to enhance employability.
Contact Mike Stokes: mstokes@workplace.org or Alfred Henderson: ahenderson@workplace.org.
The Eastern CT Healthcare Pipeline
Initiative provides no-cost training to address the hiring needs of our regional Healthcare Employers
Contact: https://ewib.org/Healthcare
TRC Foundation
TRC Foundation Scholarships for noncredit students
Contact TR-WCEInfo@ctstate.edu
Fairview
Three scholarships per year for incoming students seeking to become Certified Nurse Aides through Three Rivers Community College.
Contact gigliottik@fairviewct.org
Tunxis Funding Options
SNAP Employment and Training
For those receiving SNAP benefits without temporary cash assistance
Learn more about the SNAP Employment and Training program
WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act)
This program is for unemployed or underemployed individuals
Contact the American Job Center
Tunxis Foundation
Offers a few small denomination scholarships to CE students per year.
Contact Keith Madore at 860-253-3041 or keith.madore@ctstate.edu.
OIC
16-24 youth program
Contact Paulette Fox at 860-224-7151 or pfox_oic@yahoo.com
HRA
This program is for unemployed or underemployed individuals
CT SHIP Grant
Students working toward CNA or Sterile Processing Tech
Contact Sue Passini at 860-773-1458 or suzanne.passini@ctstate.edu.