Health Career Scholarship
Sponsored by the Department of Labor
Due to the shortage of healthcare workers in Northeast Ohio, The College has received funding from a Department of Labor grant to assist us in increasing the number of students accepted into the Health Information Management, Medical Assisting, Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, Physical Therapist Assisting Technology, and Physician Assistant programs. Therefore, we have extra Federal grants funding for student scholarships for these five programs. In addition to the federal Grant funding, the College has a limited number of Foundation scholarships for eligible students in these programs also.
Application Process:
- Complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) financial aid form and submit them as soon as possible. The FAFSA can be completed online at wwwfafsa.ed.gov. If you have already submitted the FAFSA form you will be considered for these scholarships also. (Students unable to complete a FAFSA form should submit a letter with their Scholarship Application stating reasons why they are unable to complete the form.)
- Complete the Tri-C Department of Labor Scholarship Application and return to Cuyahoga Community College, ATTN: Troy Lum.
- Applications must be submitted to Troy Lum by May 1, 2009 for distribution of funds for Fall 09.
Criteria for Consideration:
- Completed FAFSA or a letter stating why they are unable to complete the form.
- Acceptance into one of the following programs: Health Information Management, Medical Assisting, Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, Physical Therapist Assisting Technology, and Physician Assistant
- Financial need
- Willingness to be tracked by the Department of Labor via your social security number
- Students receiving Department of Labor Scholarships may be required up to 10 hours/ semester in support of Department of Labor grant activities. This may include, but not limited to: participating in the Youth Academy, work in the Outreach Centers and/or student recruitment events.
Contact information:
- Health Information Management Program: Kathy Loflin 216-987-4456
- Medical Assisting: Sherry Brewer 216-987-4439
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology: Hector Merced 216-987-4498
- Physical Therapist Assisting Technology: Toby Sternheimer 216-987-4502
- Physician Assistant: Dan McDermott 216-987-5423