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In the Financial Assistance section, you can find a list of programs to help you pay for training or school. Each program has a short description and a link you can select to learn more on its website.

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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Training

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a program that helps people get jobs and job training. If you qualify, WIOA can help pay for classes, training, books, and materials at approved schools. To get started, you must contact your local workforce development office to see if you’re eligible and apply for a training account.

Trade Adjustment Assistance Training

The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program helps you if you lost your job because of foreign trade, such as work moving to another country. You may qualify for money to help pay for career training. To find out, you must contact your local workforce office to see if a petition has been filed for workers from your company.
Helpful Links

You have several options to help pay for school or job training and to find good programs. You can use the WIOA Eligible Training Provider List to find approved schools and courses in your state. You may qualify for a Pell Grant, which is money you don’t have to pay back, or for the Federal Work Study Program, which lets you earn money through a part-time job. If you’re a veteran, there are special training and career resources for you, and if you have a disability, Vocational Rehabilitation can help with counseling and job placement. You can also visit the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration website to explore more training programs and check your eligibility for.
General Financial Aid Links You can use many websites to help you learn how to pay for college or training. The U.S. Department of Education and FAFSA sites explain different types of financial aid, like grants, loans, and work-study, and show you how to apply. Other sites, like Benefits.gov, Sallie Mae, FinAid, Fastweb, CollegeBoard, CollegeNet, and CareerOneStop, help you find scholarships, compare college costs, use calculators, and explore programs you may qualify for. These tools make it easier for you to plan, pay for school, and manage your money.