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Perkins Grant Assistance

When to apply for Perkins assistance

 

The Perkins assistance application for Summer 2010 will be posted on April 26th, 2010. The application will be open for submissions from 9:00 a.m. on April 26th, 2010 until 9:00 a.m. May 1, 2010.

If you have any questions regarding the application process please contact Sarah Kelley at sarah.kelley@blinn.edu.

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

 

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
    • 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)

 

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.

2009-2010 Non-traditional Gender Majors/Occupations

 

Accounting - Males

Business Administration and Management - Females

Computer Information Technology - Females

Child Development - Males

Criminal Justice - Females

Legal - Males

Fire Science - Females

Welding - Females

Dental - Males

Information Management (Medical) - Males

Information Management (Administrative) - Males

Physical Therapist Assistant - Males

Surgical Technology - Males

Associate Degree Nursing - Males

LVT-Transition - Males

Veterinary Technician - Males

Vocational Nursing - Males

 

For more information call 979-209-7308.

Page last updated: March 9, 2010

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