The award is $750The scholarship was established to help remove financial barriers for students seeking to gain new and/or upgrade current job related skills. Funds may be used as reimbursement for registration and certification fees, books, course supplies, and other educational expenses. Funds are issued upon successful completion of program.

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· Be a U.S. citizen and a North Carolina resident living in the college’s service area. (Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties)

· Be in one of the following target groups: unemployment insurance claimants, unemployed and underemployed adults, member of the N.C. National Guard, or military veterans and spouses. (Underemployed will be defined as individuals earning 200% below the federal poverty level. Preference will be given to students with limited or no access to financial aid from other programs.)

· Be enrolled in a short-term training program that leads to an occupational-specific, state-regulated, or industry-recognized credential that ends by December 18, 2018 and is offered through Continuing Education.

· Not be a Director, employee, or family member of an employee of the State Employees’ Credit Union or SECU Foundation.

Scholarships are need-based, but do not require FAFSA documentation. If additional aid is needed, please use the following address for help: campusexplorer.com/panel/signin

State Employees’ Credit Union

SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION DEADLINE: April 20, 2018

Student EligibilityTo be considered for this scholarship program, a student must:

Please return your completed application to the local college office:Chatham County Continuing Education Office764 West St. | Pittsboro, NC 27312(919) 545-8033

Harnett County Continuing Education Office1075 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd. | Lillington, NC 27546(910) 814-8823

Lee County Student Support Center1105 Kelly Dr. | Sanford, NC 27330(919) 718-7500

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SECU Foundation

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Updated: December 11, 2017

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation

Workforce Continuing Education Scholarship Program

Student Data Form 2017-2018

College: Central Carolina Community College

Full Name of Scholarship Recipient

Address Phone E-Mail

Target Group Affiliation (Circle/Bold all applicable)

Unemployment Insurance

Claimant

Unemployed /

Underemployed* Adult

NC National Guard

Member

Military Veteran

or Spouse

* Underemployed is defined as individuals earning within 200% of the federal poverty level or below.

Award Information

Award Date Training Program Associated Credential(s)

Please attach the following documents:

Student Bio that includes comments on the student’s need for the scholarship

Student Photo

Student Consent As a condition of the award, I give my consent to the release of my name, biographical statement, and image for publications written/distributed by the System Office, the local Community College, and/or the

State Employees’ Credit Union and its Foundation. I understand that I will be contacted after completion

of my coursework to determine if my participation in the program assisted me in gaining employment.

I attest I am not an employee, Board Member, or family member of the State Employees’ Credit Union or SECU Foundation.

Student Signature:

COLLEGE USE:

Name Phone E-Mail

SECU Scholarship Coordinator: Latoya Brower 919-545-8033 lbrow738@cccc.edu

Please send completed packet to: NC Community College System Office

Attn: Workforce Continuing Education 5016 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-5016