Federal, state, regional, and other bodies offer a number of educational grants and financial assistance programs to vocational students. Set aside some time to do your homework on financial aid programs for your chosen career – it may greatly ease the strain on your wallet! Take a look at the list below to see if there’s an aid program for you. One of them could help you get the ball rolling on your exciting new career!

Grants and Programs for Career and Technical Education

• Perkins State Basic Grants
• Perkins Tech Prep Grants
• America's Career Resource Network
• Appalachian Regional Education Program
• High School Reform State Grants
• National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education
• National Research Center for Career and Technical Education
• Native American Vocational Education Program
• Native Hawaiian Vocational Education Program
• Pacific Vocational Education Improvement Program
• Smaller Learning Communities
• Tech-Prep Demonstration Program
• Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Vocational and Technical Institutions Program