Working Families Grant

For parents who possess the desire and determination to achieve a four-year undergraduate degree.

The Working Families Grant Program works to advance the college’s mission and vision by awarding tuition and stipend grants to economically disadvantaged single parents with dependent children — parents who possess the desire and determination to achieve a four-year undergraduate degree.

Participants create new social and economic opportunities for their future through a “partnership” philosophy that embraces academic advising and support services, career assessment and development resources, community service/volunteerism experiences, counseling, financial aid assistance, freedom of spiritual exploration, life skills development, and mentoring.

Qualifying participants receive the following benefits:

Partial tuition grant — reduces student loan debt.
Stipend grant — covers the cost of monthly rent, childcare and food:
- Rent — Up to $555 per month; lease cannot exceed $615.
- Childcare — Up to $650 per month for certified or licensed childcare providers.
- Food — Up to $350 per month for gift cards purchased from local grocers; amounts range from $200 to $350.
Support services — mentoring, counseling, career assessments, academic planning, budgeting, life skills workshops, speakers, social events, and employment preparation.