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When to apply for Perkins assistance

The Fall 2008 application period for Perkins Assistance is now over. The application dates for the Spring 2009 semester will be available in October.

For those student who have filled out a Fall 2008 Perkins application, you can check your application status on the following web site: http://www.blinn.edu/twe/perkins/applicationstatus.html

Remember that all assistance is on a first come, first served basis for enrolled students that are determined to be eligible.

For more information please contact Ashley Kelley at ashley.kelley@blinn.edu or at 979-209-7554.

Am I Eligible for Perkins Assistance?

What qualifies a student for assistance:

• Must be a technical education major or a pre-technical education major (students taking pre-requisites to enter an Allied Health Program) (Click here to see a list of technical education majors)
• Must be registered at least half time. For example, a minimum of 6 hours in the Fall or Spring semester and at least 3 hours in a Summer I or II semester
• Must be enrolled in at least one Technical Education degree or certificate plan course (academic or technical) that is in addition to any developmental courses
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Have a valid, current email address
• Must fit into a special population category:
  • Disabled: must have a documented physical, academic or mental disability
  • Academically Disadvantaged: have not passed THEA (formerly TASP) or scored below college level on the placement test**
  • Economically Disadvantaged: receives Pell Grant, WIA, AFDC, food stamps, Texas Public Education Grant, or proof of income below poverty level
  • Non-traditional field of study (Refer to list see below – it changes annually)
  • Incarcerated
  • ESL (English as a second language)
  • Single parent, single pregnant woman, or displaced homemaker (click here for a definition)

** Students who are Academically Disadvantaged must also qualify under an additional special populations group. Those who are solely Academically Disadvantaged are not eligible for Perkins Assistance, under the "new" THECB guidelines.

The following assistance is available:

• Childcare
• Textbook
• Tutoring
• Transportation

NOTE: All assistance is issued on a first come, first served basis. Students must complete the Perkins Assistance Application form during the application dates to be eligible for assistance consideration.

2008-2009 Non-traditional Gender Majors/Occupations

Computer Information Technology - Females

Child Development - Males

Criminal Justice - Females

Legal - Males

Fire Science - Females

Dental - Males

Information Management (Medical) - Males

Physical Therapist Assistant - Males

Associate Degree Nursing - Males

LVT-Transition - Males

Vocational Nursing - Males

Accounting - Males

Information Management (Administrative Office) - Males

For more information call 979-209-7554.

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