WKCTC Using Stimulus funds to offer students up to $1,500
Paducah, KY (07/28/2021) — West Kentucky Community and Technical College is offering students up to $1,500 via its stimulus funds.
School officials announced today that it will distribute about $3.2 million to eligible students who are enrolled in courses this fall semester. The money comes from the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan passed in March,
Eligible students must:
- Be seeking a certificate, diploma, or degree.
- Have completed the 2021-2022 FAFSA
- Be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours.
Grant awards will range from $1,000 to as much as $1,500 for qualifying students. The money can be used for education-related expenses or emergency costs related to COVID, including tuition, food, housing, healthcare, or childcare.
WKCTC has already forgiven more than $1 million in student debt. By bringing student account balances from Spring 2020 - Spring 2021 to zero, the college has removed many financial barriers for students who want to continue their educational journey.
"We know some of our students have had to make difficult decisions such as deciding whether to use their money to go to college or support themselves or their families," said WKCTC President Anton Reece. "Putting education on hold is not an easy choice for students, their families and even our community. Funds like those available through the federal emergency relief fund don't happen every day. If ever there was a time to a pursue a college degree, now is that time."
Fall classes at WKCTC begin August 16.
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