Carl D. Perkins Support Services

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The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education program is a federally funded initiative designed to provide support services to students enrolled in approved career and technical education (CTE) programs. The grant aims to assist students in overcoming obstacles to successfully complete their technical certificates or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees.

Available Support Services

If you qualify for the Perkins program, you may access the following campus support services to help reduce the cost of your attendance:

Child Care Assistance

The grant can provide financial allowances up to $175 per week per child to help cover child care costs while you attend classes. Care must be managed by a licensed provider, and funds are distributed directly based on seasonal funding allocations.

Apply for Child Care Grant

Eligibility Requirements

To receive support services through the Carl D. Perkins program, students must meet and maintain the following institutional standards:

  • Be enrolled in an approved career and technical certificate or degree program with an active degree plan.
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours. Please note that developmental classes are ineligible for this program.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
  • Have a completed FAFSA on file and meet the requirements to be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant.

Eligible Career & Technical Programs

Review the dropdown below to confirm if your specific major or technical pathway qualifies for Carl D. Perkins support services.

Questions? We're here to help.

Monique Wylie
Financial Aid Generalist
Doyle Family Administration Building (Suite 112)

409-933-8144
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