School, Private, State, And Local Financial Resources

Sources (where applicable) of state, local, and other private aid include state grants, scholarships, and agency funding, which are available from organizations such as those listed below. Note that these sources are separate from federal student financial aid sources and private lending sources. Please consult the Financial Aid Office or funding grantor for additional information.

The state’s higher education webpage may be visited for more information on specific state grant options.

Students interested in scholarships are encouraged to search using FinAid!. a leading scholarship search provider for students. Their free service matches scholarships to the student’s specific qualifications and can be accessed online at www.FinAid.org.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation is a federal and state-funded program providing services to help individuals with disabilities enter or to return to employment. It is a one- stop career program providing services to help individuals with disabilities development program that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of services designed to provide them with the skills, resources, attitudes, and expectations needed to compete in the interview process, get the job, keep the job, and develop a lifetime career. You can find more information by contacting the Vocational Rehabilitation office in person, by US postal service, or by telephone.

Citizens Plaza State Office Building, 12th Floor 400 Deadrick Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1403
Phone: (615) 313–4891, Fax: (615) 741–6508
www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/vocational-rehabilitation.html

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is designed to assist students who have been affected by the downturn in the economy to re-enter the workforce in a career where they can excel and benefit the employer at the same time. This is a state funded program that has regional offices in most parishes that award funding for that specific parish. The funding is awarded based on need, availability, and several other factors. Students must meet with a counselor in their area prior to entering an education program.