Your options include:

• AACC Continuing Education Job Training Scholarship

This need-based scholarship will pay up to $1,000 towards the costs of approved training. The application form (PDF) explains the eligibility requirements and lists the approved courses.

• Displaced Homemaker Grant

If you are an adult 35 or older who has lost their primary source of income through divorce, death or other circumstances, you may be eligible for assistance through the AACC Second Act Displaced Homemaker Program. To determine your eligibility, call Jeannine DiPasquale at 410-777-1161.

• Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

  If you have a disability the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) can determine your eligibility for job training with state funding. Call 410-412-7090 to make an appointment.

• Maryland Business Works

If you want to upgrade your skills in your current industry, and are a full-time benefited employee, your employer may eligible for training funds from the Maryland Business Works Program. Eligible employers receive funding for up to 50% of your course costs. The program applies to most occupational skills training, English as a Second Language courses, and literacy training (Developmental Reading and English Courses). For more information, visit Maryland Business Works Employment or call René Swafford at 410-987-3890 x243.

• Private Student Loans

  Students in certain continuing education courses may be eligible to apply for private student loans. These loans are not part of the federal student loan program and they do require a credit check. 
  For more information, please contact the AACC Office of Student Financial Services at 410-777-2203.

• Philip and Carole Ratcliffe Entrepreneurial Scholarship

If you need to take courses on starting your own business or running your own business smarter and leaner, you may be eligible for the college’s Philip and Carole Ratcliffe Entrepreneurial Scholarship. 

• Veterans' Benefits

If you are a veteran with military benefits, you may be eligible to use your VA Benefits for A+ certification courses.  For more information,  go to Veterans benefits. 

• WIA Training Funds

If you have lost your job, are a displaced or dislocated worker, or fit a number of other qualifiers, make an appointment at the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corp. to find out if you qualify for federal WIA job training funds. Call AAWDC at 410-315-9688 to register for a free information session.