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Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

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Educational Tax Credit

 

Lifetime Learning Credit

Taxpayers may be able to claim a lifetime learning credit of up to $2,000 for qualified education expenses paid for all students enrolled in eligible educational institutions. There is no limit on the number of years the lifetime learning credit can be claimed for each student. However, a taxpayer cannot claim American Opportunity Credit, Hope Credit and Lifetime Learning Credits for the same student in one year. If you pay qualified education expenses for more than one student in the same year, you can choose to take credits on a per-student, per-year basis. For more information, on the Lifetime Learning Credit, please contact the Internal Revenue Service or your tax preparer.

American Opportunity Credit

The American Opportunity Credit makes tax credit benefits available to a broader range of taxpayers, including many with higher incomes and those who owe no tax. In additional to direct educational costs, the AOTC, also adds required course materials to the list of qualifying expenses and allows the credit to be claimed for four post-secondary education years with maximum annual credit of $2,500 per student. For more information on the American Opportunity Credit, please contact the Internal Revenue Service or your tax preparer.

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To obtain information about applying for financial aid, graduation and completion rates, security policies, and crime statistics about Cuyahoga Community College, enrolled and prospective students may seek assistance from any Student Financial Aid & Scholarships Office or Enrollment Center on the campuses during posted business hours.

Information may also be obtained on the Student Consumer Information.

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School Code: 003040

Locations & Hours of Operation

The Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Hours of Operation are as follows:


East: Enrollment Center 1602
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Metro: Student Services 23
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West: Student Services 100
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Virtual hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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