Funding for Career and Workforce Programs

This scholarship is funded by APGFCU and available to  students enrolling in one of Harford Community College's workforce development programs. In addition to meeting  class or program requirements, applicants must have a current account with a credit union. The scholarship will pay up to $1,000 for tuition, fees, and required supplies.

Thanks to the Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER), those enrolling in specific certificate or licensure programs at Harford Community College may be eligible to receive financial awards distributed in the form of scholarships, achievement stipends, exam vouchers, and money for materials and supplies.

 

These scholarships are available to those enrolled in specified career and workforce programs at Harford's Leading Edge Training Center Powered by the Ratcliffe Foundation. Scholarships provide full funding for those accepted as well as opportunities to meet with local employers.

Interested students must contact our Career Navigator and then complete an application.

If you're interested in pursuing a career in IT, Construction/Trades, or Healthcare, you should apply now for this scholarship.

The following Workforce Development programs are approved as eligible for Maryland's Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship:
A+ Certification | Certified Nursing Assistant | Culinary Technician | Drone Technology | Heavy Equipment Operator | HVAC | Nurse Refresher | Paramedic and Phlebotomy Technician

This state funded scholarship is available to Maryland residents or graduates of a Maryland High School that are registering for an approved Workforce Development program—both new and current students may apply. Up to $2,000.00 per fiscal year can be awarded.

Applications are reviewed in the order received and based on available funding.

to apply:
Email training@harford.edu and type Sequence Scholarship application submission in the subject line.

You will receive a return email with a secure link to upload your application and supporting documents.

This College-funded scholarship is awarded based on financial need. Any student registering for a workforce program may apply. Funding covers both tuition and fees.

Applications are reviewed in the order received and based on available funding.

to apply:
Email training@harford.edu and type Presidential Scholarship application submission in the subject line.

You will receive a return email with a secure link to upload your application and supporting documents.

This scholarship is available to students who are accepted into Harford's Paramedic Program and meet the eligibility requirement. One scholarship, up to $5,000, is awarded per cohort. Funds may be used toward tuition, fees, textbooks and program associated costs.

If you are currently unemployed, funding may be available to you through the Susquehanna Workforce Network. To learn more, contact the office nearest you.

• Havre de Grace: 443.866.9161
• Bel Air: 443.866.9161
• Cecil County: 410.996.0550

Students currently eligible to receive VA educational benefits may use them toward an approved workforce or allied health program*.

Once you register for the approved program you must complete and submit the following forms to vetsmilitary@harford.edu.

• Harford’s VA Certification Request Form
• Copy of your VA Certificate/Letter of Eligibility.
  The VA takes an average of 30 days to make a decision on your benefits. Apply early so you can submit your eligibility letter at least two weeks prior to the start of your program.

*  The following are programs eligible for VA educational benefits. Program eligibility is subject to change. For more information, contact Military and Veteran Services, 443.412.2100 or 443.412.2612.

A+
Network+
Paramedic
Phlebotomy Technician
Security+
Project Management Certification Program (PMP)

Harford Community College offers a payment plan that allows you to make monthly payments toward your tuition and fees. To be eligible, you must owe a minimum  of $500 toward a current career and workforce program.

Call 443.412.237 to email cashier@harford.edu to begin.

Many banks offer low-interest alternative education loans.
Contact your local bank or credit union for information.