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 register to attend an OPEN HOUSE to learn all the details!

Students can qualify for up to $5,000 in tuition funding for approved CCE courses. To find out if you qualify, please attend our next open house. 

Scholarship Application

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.

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.

Veterans Scholarships Forever! Funding
You may qualify for tuition funding through the Veterans Scholarships Forever (VSF) fund. The VSF fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Veterans transition back to civilian life quickly and successfully. Veterans and their spouses are eligible for VSF scholarships, and these scholarships do not affect any other government aid, such as the G. I. Bill. educational benefits. To find out more about VSF, go to www.scholarshipsforever.org or call our Customer Service Center at 864-646-1700 for more details. 

Senior Citizen Tuition (Plan 60)
Citizens 60 years or older may attend some Occupational Advancement courses tuition-free on a space available basis. Plan 60 registrants will be accepted after the class meets its minimum class enrollment. General interest courses are not eligible for tuition waiver. Registrants for Plan 60 must request a tuition waiver upon registration. To qualify for Plan 60, you must meet the following requirements: not employed full-time, meet all admission requirements; legal resident of South Carolina. In order to guarantee a space in the desired class, Plan 60 registrants may confirm registration with payment. All students, including Plan 60, will be responsible for purchasing required textbooks and materials.

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