Financial Assistance for CCE Students

Financial Aid Programs
CCE has worked to find resources for prospective students of our in-demand QuickJob Training Program courses. The funding sources found on this page may fit your needs. Call or email as noted below, by resource, to discuss these opportunities - or attend an information to learn all the details!

Students can qualify for up to $5,000 in tuition funding for approved CCE courses.

Approved programs are the following:

Logistics

• CDL (A, B, and with Passenger)
• Forklift
• Heavy Equipment Operator

Skilled Trades

• Power Line Worker
• Plumbing
• Electricity (Residential, Commercial, and Electrical Wiring)

IT & Cybersecurity (Face to Face and Ed2Go on this category)

• CompTIA
• Computer Technician (CompTech)
• IT Security

Healthcare

• Healthcare Professionalism (Pre-req for phlebotomy and patient care tech)
• Phlebotomy
• CNA
• EMT
• Electrocardiogram (Electro; part of patient care tech)
• Medical Terminology (In person and ALC; part of patient care tech)
• Patient Care Technician (Phlebotomy, EKG, CNA bundle)

Advanced Manufacturing

• Certified Production Operator (CPOM)
• Electromechanical (Electro)
• Maintenance Reliability Technician (MRT)
  • This is met through a combination of the following courses; therefore, these courses are covered under the vein of MRT.
    • Basic Electrical Controls
    • CNC
    • Fluid Power
    • Intro to Robotics
    • Motor Controls
    • Power Transmission
    • Programmable Logic Controllers

NOTE: The majority of financial aid programs such as the Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, Lottery Tuition Assistance Scholarships, or other financial aid for which FAFSA completion is required are only available to students enrolled in the College's credit programs.

Apply for CCE enrollment here.

SC WINS Scholarship

The SC WINS Scholarship is funded by the South Carolina General Assembly through the South Carolina Technical College System. SC WINS is awarded to South Carolina residents who enroll in a "critical workforce area." If eligible, students must complete a SC WINS Affidavit and complete one of the following requirements: 

• Be employed 
• Take an online financial literacy course offered by the college
• Complete 100 hours of voluntary time contributing to a nonprofit or public service organization

Other Outside Scholarships

• SC Aggregates Association (SCAA) Scholarship: https://scagg.org/scholarship-program/
• National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Acott-Wilson Scholarship: https://www.asphaltpavement.org/naparef/scholarships

Workforce Investment Opportunity Act Funding (WIOA) for CCE Classes/Programs

You may qualify for WIOA training funds if you have been separated from your job. To find out if you qualify, call your local SCWorks Center. The Anderson/Oconee/Pickens County Centers are: 

Anderson SCWorks Center
1428 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
Telephone: (864) 642-0466
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Clemson SCWorks Center
1376 Tiger Blvd
Clemson, SC 29631
Telephone: (864) 643-0071
Fax: (864) 772-9250
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Easley SCWorks Center
1774 Powdersville Rd
Easley, SC 29642
Telephone: (864) 220-8990
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Seneca SCWorks Center
100 Vocational Drive
Seneca, SC 29672
Telephone: (864) 646-1741
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Loans for CCE Classes/Programs

Before selecting a loan program, research which financing option best meets your needs. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each available choice since each one will vary in repayment timelines, APRs and more. Before financing be sure to:

• Research every financing option and program available.
• Look for a loan plan that offers the most flexibility in repayments and charges a reasonable rate.
• Borrow as little as possible.
• Learn about and understand your personal credit history. Your personal credit information can be found at the following agencies:
  • Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. S.C. residents can receive a one-time free credit report from these credit agencies:

  Equifax: 1-800-685-1111 (http://www.equifax.com)
  Experian: 1-888-397-3742 (http://www.experian.com)
  Trans Union: 1-800-888-4213 (http://www.transunion.com/)

Tax Deductions for Higher Education

What educational expenses are deductible?

You may be able to deduct work-related educational expenses as an itemized deduction on Schedule A of Form 1040, line 20. To be deductible, your expenses must be for education that:

• Maintains or improves skills required in your present job; or
• Serves a business purpose and is required by your employer, or by law or regulations, to keep your present salary, status, or job.

Certain restrictions also apply. For more information, refer to Publication 508 (PDF), Tax Benefits for Work-Related Education; and Tax Topic 513, Educational Expenses: http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc513.html