The Gap assistance program is designed to bridge the funding gap for individuals who meet program and income guidelines. Gap provides need-based tuition assistance for approved short-term credit and non-credit training programs that are in high-need fields and not eligible for federal financial aid. Gap assistance may be right for you if you are un- or underemployed or are looking to up-skill to achieve career advancement. You may be eligible for partial or total assistance for tuition, books, fees, and equipment.
*按40小时计算./wk., 52 weeks, total combined wage **Add $5,140 for each additional person in the household
In order to be eligible for Gap funding, an applicant cannot have any other source of funding available, 公立或私立.
No, if you are currently receiving funding for education from any other source or organization you are not eligible for Gap funding. 这包括任何奖学金, or federal or state grants you might be awarded for completing your FASFA.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students are not eligible for the Gap program as deferred action does not provide lawful status which is a requirement for public benefits.
No, the income verification needed for the applicant and spouse if they are married.
No, Gap assistance is offered one time per eligible applicant.
Gap assistance funds can only be utilized for approved programs that are on the eligible program list.
To be eligible for Gap funding you must be able to be employed full-time upon completion of the program.
To be eligible for Gap funding you do need to have a high school diploma or 格, if you are interested in learning more about Metropolitan 社区 Colleges 成人教育 programs you can visit this 网站.
For more information on eligibility for assistance or to pre-qualify for funding, please contact the 差距 manager.