Alabama Automotive Manufacturing Association (AAMA) Scholarships
The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System are teaming up to support individuals pursuing a technical education certificate or associate degree in preparation for a career in the automotive manufacturing industry. Additional criteria and scholarship applications are available at https://dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama/.
Alabama Scholarships for Dependents of Blind Parents
Students who are Alabama residents and from families in which the head of the family is blind and whose family income is insufficient to provide educational benefits for attendance at an Alabama postsecondary institution are eligible to apply for this scholarship program. Students must apply within two years of high school graduation. For applications and additional information regarding this program, contact the Coordinator of Blind Services by calling (334) 293-7315 (Montgomery Office) or (256) 362-0638 (Talladega Office).
Employee/Dependent Tuition Assistant Program
This tuition assistance program is designed for full-time eligible employees, retirees, and eligible H-Salary Schedule employees of the Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Community College System office and their eligible dependents. This program does not include temporary, or part-time employees, or persons serving as independent contractors to any of the Alabama Community College System colleges or entities or to the Alabama Community College System office. Contact the Financial Aid Office or Human Resources for additional information.
Gateway to Education Scholarship Assistance Program
Established in 2002, the Gateway to Education Scholarship Assistance Program is the only scholarship program in Alabama totally funded by the generous donations of the community. The Alexander City Chamber Foundation provides an education/workforce development tuition scholarship up to 64 credit hours to qualifying Benjamin Russell High School graduating seniors who will attend the Alexander City campus of Central Alabama Community College. For more information and application procedures, contact the Guidance Counselor at Benjamin Russell High School.
GED® Scholarship Program
GED® recipients may qualify for one free class (up to 3 credit hours) at Central Alabama following receipt of official scores verifying successful completion of the GED® after July 2002. Eligibility is determined by the Alabama Community College System Office, which is the State Office for the GED® Testing Program. Upon registering for college courses at the College, GED® recipients must contact the Financial Aid Office regarding this scholarship.
Nemak USA Scholarship Program
Nemak USA is a leading provider of innovative light-weighting solutions for the global automotive industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of aluminum components for powertrain and body structure applications. To encourage and assist former CACC dual enrollment students from specific high schools to complete their program of study in Automotive Manufacturing Technology, Electronics, Machine Shop, or Welding, Nemak USA is offering scholarships valued up to $5,000 for tuition and required fees. Applications are available on the CACC Financial Aid Office scholarship portal, CACC Central, on the College website.
Police Officer and Firefighter Survivor Educational Assistance Program
Students who are dependents or spouses of police officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty in Alabama are eligible to apply for this scholarship program. The student must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a public postsecondary educational institution in Alabama. Other special eligibility criteria apply. Application forms may be obtained online from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, Police Officer’s and Firefighter’s Survivors Educational Assistance Program (POFSEAP) at https://www.ache.edu.
Purple Heart Scholarship Program
Veterans who are recipients of the Purple Heart are Alabama residents and were an Alabama resident at the time of the military action resulting in the Purple Heart award are eligible to receive a scholarship for tuition and required fees. The DD-214 form issued at the time of separation from service documenting receipt of the Purple Heart award will be required. For additional information regarding this scholarship program, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Senior Adult Scholarship Program
Any student meeting institutional admission requirements who is 60 years of age or older is eligible for the Senior Adult Scholarship Program, which covers tuition only. The scholarship does not cover other expenses such as fees, books, and supplies. This scholarship can only be used for developmental and credit courses required for associate degrees or certificates. This scholarship program is not available for continuing education, personal enrichment, recreation, or leisure classes. Scholarships are limited based on availability of space. Persons living on a fixed income should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (www.studentaid.gov) to apply for additional financial assistance to help defray the cost of fees, transportation, and books. For additional information and to apply for this scholarship, students should contact the Financial Aid Office.
Trade Adjustment Act
The Trade Act of 1974 (as amended) created a program to assist individuals who became unemployed as a result of increased imports to return to suitable employment. Information is available from the Employment Securities Office in your county. Eligibility for this program is determined through the Employment Securities Office.
Transfer Scholarships
Currently enrolled sophomore students who are completing their coursework at the College in preparation for transfer to a university may qualify for transfer scholarships. The Financial Aid Office will provide information and deadline dates as scholarships become available from the transfer institutions.
Vocational Rehabilitation
The State of Alabama provides certain benefits for students through the Department of Rehabilitation Services. Information is available from the Department of Rehabilitation Services in your local area.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and amends the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, the Wagner-Peyser Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.This program is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Information is available from the local county Career Link Office. Eligibility for this program is determined through the Career Link Office.
Additional Scholarships
Should additional scholarships become available, notices will be posted on the College website at www.cacc.edu, social media accounts, the CACC Central Scholarship Portal, and/or will be sent to all currently enrolled students via their CACC e-mail account.