Financial Assistance

The SECU Scholarship is Closed for Fall 2024

State Employees Credit Union (SECU ~ $500 award (reimbursement)

To be considered for this reimbursement program, a student must:

  • Be a US citizen, North Carolina resident with a valid Social Security card and possess a current NC Driver’s License.
  • Be enrolled in a short-term training program that leads to a state-regulated or industry-recognized credential that is offered through Continuing Education in CNA & Phlebotomy or Phlebotomy.
  • Be in one of the following target groups:
    • Unemployment insurance claimant
    • Unemployed and underemployed adult (Note: Underemployed will be defined as individuals earning 200% below the federal poverty Preference will be given to students with limited or no access to financial aid from other programs.)
    • Military veteran
    • Member of the NC National
  • Provide documentation (required) of proof of the above target group including the following information: unemployment information, current Federal Tax Return, current pay stub (if income is different than reported on current Federal Tax Return), DD214, and/or NC National Guard A W-2 from employment is NOT a valid form of documentation. Must be a completed tax return.
  • Not be a Director, employee, or immediate family member of an employee of the State Employees’ Credit Union or SECU Foundation.

Generally, reimbursements are awarded once in September and once in January.

Golden LEAF Scholars Program ~ up to $250 (reimbursement)

To be considered for this reimbursement program, a student must:

  • Be a resident of a Tier 1, 2 and some 3 counties (Wake County residency is not valid for this program, as it is considered a higher earning tier county).
  • Meet the federal poverty level
  • Be enrolled in a course of study of at least 96 hours leading to a state or national
  • Provide a signed copy of your current Federal Tax A W-2 from employment is NOT a valid form of documentation. Must be a completed tax return.
  • Provide a working email

This award is given as a reimbursement. Generally, there are reimbursements awarded once each semester (fall, spring & summer).

JCC Alumni Back to Class Scholarship Program ~ up to $185 (sponsorship)  for registration expenses

Johnston Community College Foundation wants you to come back to class! Have you received a JCC curriculum certificate, degree or diploma or graduated from JCC with a certification in BioWork, EMS, Fire 1 or 2, Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 or GED/Adult High School diploma? You could be eligible to receive a scholarship to come back to class. More information can be found on our website: http://www.johnstoncc.edu/foundation/back-to-class.aspx

Contact

Kenneth "Vic" McCormick
Vice President of Continuing Education
Phone: (919) 464-2383
Email: kvmccormick@johnstoncc.edu