Financial Aid for Continuing Education

The following financial aid opportunities are available for students pursuing Continuing Education courses:

ConnectFund Grant

Covers tuition and fees up to $1,000 per year. Funded by the Durham Sales and Use Tax and are designed to assist individuals who need further education, career training, or retraining. 

Learn About ConnectFund Grants

Continuing Education Equity by Design Tuition Plus (CEED+) Grant

Covers tuition cost, materials, and up to $250 for other expenses like textbooks, supplies, or technology.

Learn About CEED+

Emergency Financial Assistance

Durham Tech provides financial assistance programs to support students in need of assistance with rent, utilities, car repairs, course-related expenses, and other emergencies.

Explore Emergency Financial Assistance

Food and Nutrition Services Training Program

This program, in collaboration with Orange County Department of Social Services, provides education and training opportunities along with job search strategies that lead to sustainable employment.

Learn About FNS Training Program

Golden LEAF Scholarship

If you reside in a qualifying county and demonstrate financial need, you are eligible to apply for the Golden LEAF scholarship to use at Durham Tech!

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I Have a Dream Award

Need-based scholarship offered to one curriculum and one continuing education student. Read more about the selection criteria and how to apply. 

Learn About I Have a Dream Award

SECU Bridge to Career Program

Designed as a workforce education program to help remove financial barriers for students seeking to obtain state regulated or industry-recognized credentials. 

Learn About SECU Bridge to Career Program

Short-Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant

Covers up to $750 towards the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and other components of the total cost of attendance for eligible courses. 

Learn About STWD Grant