Financial Aid

The majority of financial aid programs such as the Hope Grant, Hope Scholarship, Pell Grant, and Stafford Loan, are only available to students attending credit courses which lead to a degree. Since Continuing Education does not offer credit courses, we are unable to process these traditional forms of financial aid.

Loans

You do not need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for a continuing education loan. Before selecting a loan program, research the various financing options and decide which one meets your needs. Look for a plan that offers a reasonable rate of interest (APR) and the most flexibility in repayment. Borrow as little as possible, and understand your personal credit score.

Georgia residents can receive a free annual credit report from each of these credit agencies:

Equifax: 1-800-685-1111
Experian: 1-888-397-3742
Trans Union: 1-800-888-4213

Apply for a loan online at:

Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan
For Grade Level, choose "First Year Freshman" if "Other" is not an available option.
Call 1-877-834-9851 for assistance with your Sallie Mae loan application.

If you have any questions after reviewing the various loan programs, please contact Ana Cleves at acleves@kennesaw.edu.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

The Workforce Investment Act is a federal grant that covers training expenses for individuals who have been laid off from employment, or whose household income is at or below the federal poverty level. To begin the eligibility and approval process for WIA funding, contact the One-Stop Workforce Center for the county in which you reside, or the county where you worked when you were laid off from employment. The web address for the list of One Stop Workforce Centers is: http://www.dol.state.ga.us/find_one_stop_centers.htm.

The eligibility and approval process takes several weeks, so please don't delay in getting started. When your WIA funding is approved, contact Colleen Radbill at cradbill@kennesaw.edu.

Certificate programs approved for WIA funding include:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)	Medical Transcription - Online
EKG Technician	Meeting & Event Planning
Human Resources Management	Microsoft Office
Kennesaw Internet Professional - Web Design (KIP)	Paralegal
Medical Billing & Coding - Online	Pharmacy Technician
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist	Phlebotomy Technician
Medical Interpreter	PMP Certification Preparation
Medical Office Assistant (MOA)	Technical Writing Basic
	Web Design

Military & VA Education Benefits

Active duty and honorably discharged members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines may qualify for military education benefits. Visit the Education Office at your base, or contact your unit’s Education Officer to discuss your eligibility. For assistance over the phone, call 1-888-GIBILL1. Military education benefits provide partial reimbursement for certificate programs, based upon the number of training hours per week in the classroom. When you are ready to apply, complete your application online at http://www.gibill.va.gov. When you have received the Certificate of Eligibility, contact Colleen Radbill at cradbill@kennesaw.edu.

Certificate programs approved for VA funding include: