Richland Community College Perkins CTE Student Support Grant Application

The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) is a federal program that supports rigorous Career & Technical programs that prepare students for high-skill, in-demand careers. Each semester, a limited amount of Perkins CTE Student Support Grant funds may be made available to help Richland students overcome specific barriers to success. These funds range in value between $50-400 depending on the specific barrier, but circumstances of dire need are considered. Applications are not accepted in the month of June. Perkins CTE Student Support Grant funds typically are awarded for specific equipment, supplies, required uniforms, travel support, or textbooks. The Perkins CTE Support Grant funds the rental/loaning of textbooks and equipment that must be returned to Richland.

Name*
First Last
Richland Community College Student ID #*
Current Program
Credit Hours Completed in Fall (Previous Semester Year)*
Credit Hours Completed in Spring (Previous Semester Year)*
According to federal law, Perkins CTE Student Support Grant recipients must be a member of one or more of the following federally defined underserved populations. Verification required. Please check all that apply:*
- Individuals with disabilities
- Those from economically disadvantaged families, youth or adults
- Individuals preparing for nontraditional fields for their gender
- Single parents, including single pregnant women
- Out of workforce individuals
- English learners
- Homeless individuals
- Youth who are in, or aged out of, the foster care system
- Youth with parents on active duty in the armed forces
Describe in detail the immediate barrier that is preventing you from completing your coursework or may cause you to drop the program.*
Provide a specific description of how or what the Perkins support funds will be used to remove this barrier.*
What is the detailed cost associated with this request?*
What are the potential long-term and sustainable benefits of completing the program with the help of this student support?*
Today's Date*
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