Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
System - Beaufort
County Community College offers training under the WIA system. The program
is especially designed for individuals who require skill training for
employment. All individuals enrolled in the WIA program must qualify under
program guidelines. Services provided by the WIA program may include
financial assistance with tuition, fees, books, equipment and supplies, plus
personal services such as counseling, job development, job coaching, and
follow up assistance. Participants are required to follow strict program
guidelines and regulations.
Applicants should contact
the WIA office, located at Joblink, 1385 John Small Avenue, Washington, NC
27889. or call (252) 946-3116 or 1-(800)-799-9194.
Hope and Lifetime Learning
Tax Credits
- These income tax credits may reduce a family's federal taxes. They are
based on the student's college tuition and fee charges, minus grants,
scholarships, and other tax-free educational assistance. The Hope Tax Credit
can be claimed during the first two years of college, up to a maximum of
$1,500. The Lifetime Learning Tax Credit is available for any level of post
secondary study up to a current maximum of $2,000. The credits are not
available to single filers with adjusted gross income greater than $80,000
or joint filers with adjusted gross incomes greater than $160,000. Also note
that only one type of credit (Hope or Lifetime Learning) may be claimed for
the student in any given year.
For more information about
these credits, please contact your tax preparer or refer to the information
at the
IRS website.
Child Care
Parents are encouraged
to apply for funds to help pay child care expenses while attending college.
Although married students may be eligible, single parents and married
students working without monetary compensation to care for the home and
family (homemakers) will receive first priority. Students with child care
expenses not covered by other public agencies should apply. Applications may
be obtained from the Beaufort County Community College Financial Aid Office.
“Financial Aid for North
Carolinians”
is a guide published by the NC State Education Assistance Authority
providing information on the various financial aid resources
available to North
Carolinians. Click
here to open the document
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