Financial Aid and Government Funded Training

Financial Aid | Military Tuition Assistance | Veterans Affairs | Workforce Investment Act Funding

Financial Aid

The majority of financial aid programs such as the Pell Grant, Stafford Loan or the HOPE Grant are only available to student's attending credit courses. Since Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University does not offer credit courses, we are unable to process these traditional forms of financial aid. There are, however, a few programs available through non-profit and for-profit organizations. Each organization offers different student loan plans and features.

Before selecting a loan program, research which financing options best meets your needs. Be careful to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each available choice as these financial program all vary in repayment timelines, APRs and more. Some additional factors to consider before financing include:

• Investigate every financing option and program available.
• Look for a plan that offers the most flexibility in repayments and charges a reasonable rate.
• Borrow as little as possible.
• Understand your personal credit history. Personal credit information can be found at the following agencies; Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. Georgia residents can receive a free credit report from these credit agencies by calling the following numbers:
  • Equifax: 1-800-685-1111
  • Experian: 1-888-397-3742
  • Trans Union: 1-800-888-4213

Financial Services Companies

• Key Bank
  1-800-KEY-LEND (1-800-539-5363)
• Wells Fargo
  1-800-869-3557
• The Educational Resource Institute (TERI) Educational Loans
  1-800-255-TERI (1-800-255-8374)
• SLM Financial Corporation (Sallie Mae) Career Loans
  1-877-834-9851
  (School Code: 603206)

If you have any questions after reviewing the various loan programs, please contact Karen Stark at 770-420-4450.

Military Tuition Assistance

Tuition assistance is available for eligible members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines wanting to take courses through Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University. Please see our Tuition Assistance overview for further information. For any questions you may have, please contact Colleen Radbill at 770-423-6529 or cradbill@kennesaw.edu.

Veterans Affairs

With approval from the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University offers a wide variety of technical and non-technical certification programs. Honorably discharged military personnel who meet program requirements can use their VA benefits to pay for certification training. For more information regarding requirements or benefits, please contact the VA at 1-888-GIBILL1 or visit http://www.gibill.va.gov.

If you wish to learn how Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University can assist you in accessing your VA education benefits, please contact Colleen Radbill at 770-423-6529 or cradbill@kennesaw.edu.

Certification programs approved for VA funding include:

• Technical:
  • Access Database Certificate
  • Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) exam
  • Computer Forensics (classroom only)
  • Kennesaw Internet Professional (KIP)
  • Microsoft Office Certificate
  • Technical Writing - Basic & Advanced
• Non-Technical:
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Preparation
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Event & Meeting Planning Certificate
  • Financial Planner Program
  • Human Resources Certificate
  • Landscape Horticulture Certificate
  • Logistics Management Certificate
  • Medical Billing Insurance Specialist
  • Medical Coding - Advanced
  • Medical Office Assistant (MOA)
  • Paralegal Certificate
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Personal Trainer Certificate
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Real Estate Sales Prelicense

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Funding

Have you experienced a job loss due to corporate reorganization or downsizing? If so, then you may be eligible for federal training dollars. The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is designed to assist youth and adult job seekers in becoming employable in a self-sufficient occupation of their interest, in order to meet the needs of local employers.

WIA funded training may be provided only to individuals who qualify for the program and only if funds are available.

The WIA system has created "one-stop centers" in each county, where various human service organizations are represented to assist job seekers and employers alike. Available services at no cost to customers include core services such as career counseling, exploration of training/education offerings, job search, job matching financial aid application, etc. In some instances, occupational classroom training, on-the-job training, customized training, etc., may also be available at no cost. Job seekers can access and browse occupational skills training programs approved for Individual Training Account (ITA) funding. Contact your local county Workforce Investment Board for more information.

To learn how Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University can assist you in this process, please contact Colleen Radbill at 770-423-6529 or cradbill@kennesaw.edu.

Past Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University students have received WIA funding to attend programs such as those listed below: