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A N EW SLET T ER FO R CH A T T AHOO CH EE T EC H NI C AL CO LL EGE
FACU LT Y AND ST AF F
Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant Offers Incentive for In-Demand Programs
Chattahoochee Technical College students who are planning to
enter some of the most in-demand career fields may be eligible
for some extra funds starting this fall. Already available for stu-
dents in Commercial Truck Driving, Early Childhood Care and
Education and Practical Nursing, the Strategic Industries
Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG) has now been
expanded to include students in the diploma-level programs of
Computer Programming, Diesel Equipment Technology, Infor-
mation Security Specialist, Internet Specialist-Web Application
Development, Networking Specialist, Surgical Technology and
Welding and Joining Technology.
"Students don't have to do anything extra to apply for this grant
as long as they are enrolled in an eligible program and receiving
HOPE Grant, they'll receive this grant,” explained Student Fi-
nancial Services Executive Director Jody Darby. “We hope this
will help students defray some of the costs of these programs
and make a college education more accessible to the future
workforce.”
Beginning this fall, when they are qualifying for the HOPE
Grant, students can simultaneously qualify for the SIWDG by
completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Newly streamlined for easier completion, students should
submit this application as soon as possible for the HOPE Grant
and other financial aid. Students may also apply for HOPE and
other state aid, including SIWDG, through www.gacollege411.org.
Georgia's HOPE
Grant is
available to
Georgia
residents who
are working
toward a
certificate or
diploma at an
eligible college
or university in
Georgia.
Different than
the HOPE
Scholarship, the
program focuses on technical college programs that can be
completed in just a few semesters. Full-time enrollment is not
required and students are not required to graduate from high
school with a specific GPA, however, they are required to have
a postsecondary cumulative 2.0 GPA, at certain checkpoints, in
order to maintain eligibility.
For those programs eligible for the enhanced SIWDG, students
can receive the traditional HOPE Grant as well as an additional
$125-$500 in funding each semester.
Students in the Commercial Truck Driving program at the
college’s North Metro Campus could qualify for a one-time
grant of $1,000. The typical cost for the 8-week program is
www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu
A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia Equal Opportunity Institution
currently $1,576 for in-state students, plus
the cost of books. With both HOPE Grant
and the SIWDG funds, a student would
only be required to a fraction of that
amount.
Also available at the college’s North Metro
Campus, students in the diploma-level
Diesel Equipment Technology program could be eligible for between $125 and $500 in addi-
tional funding. The Diesel Equipment Technology Program emphasizes truck repair theory as
well as practical workplace application.
Several diploma-level programs within Computer Technology also fall under the SIWDG.
Students studying Computer Programming, Information Security Specialist, Internet
Specialist-Web Application Development and Networking Specialist could receive between
$125 and $500 each semester. Job opportunities range from programmer or website designer to
information security specialist or network administrator. Classes for these programs are offered
at the Marietta and North Metro campuses.
Students enrolled in the diploma Early Childhood Care and Education program could be eligi-
ble to receive between $125 and $500 each term. The program, taught online and at multiple
campuses, prepares students to work in Georgia’s child care centers or Pre-K programs.
Students pursuing a diploma in the Practical Nursing Program could also be eligible to receive
between $125 and $500 each term. In just one year, practical nursing students complete 685
hours in the classroom and 485 hours of clinical experience. They learn nursing fundamentals,
leadership basics and are exposed to medical/surgical, obstetrics, labor and delivery, pediatric
and mental health specialties. The program classes are offered at the North Metro Campus.
Housed in a state-of-the-art lab at the college’s North Metro Campus, the Surgical Technology
program has recently been added to the list of eligible programs for the SIWDG. Like the other
diploma-level programs, Surgical Technology students can receive between $125 and $500 per
semester if eligible. The surgical technology diploma program prepares students for
employment in a variety of positions in the surgical field, ensuring that each surgery runs
safely, effectively and hygienically.
Also new to the list of programs eligible for the SIWDG this year is the Welding and Joining Technology Program. Available at
the Appalachian Campus, students may receive between $125 and $500 per semester, if eligible. The Welding and Joining Tech-
nology program includes training in shielding metal arc, oxyacetylene, tungsten inert gas, metallic inert gas, oxyfuel gas cutting,
plasma arc cutting, and gouging. In this hands-on program, students learn about metals, electrodes and filler materials.
“This is a great policy initiative from the Governor and General Assembly,” said Chattahoochee Technical College President Dr.
Ron Newcomb. “This will incentivize enrollment into needed areas and better develop this community and Georgia’s workforce
for the future.”
See the attached flyer for more information about this financial aid program.
The Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) is the only
application needed. Apply
at: www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Students who wish to
apply ONLY for state aid,
including the SIWDG,
may complete the applica-
tion at: gacollege411.org.
It’s strongly recommended
to submit the FAFSA, so
that a student’s full
eligibility for all programs
(Pell, SEOG, etc.) can be
determined. CTC school
code is 005620.
APPLYING FOR
FINANCIAL AID
www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu
A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia Equal Opportunity Institution
What is the Georgia Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG)?
The SIWDG is a financial award for Technical College System of Georgia students and was first presented by the Governor’s
Office in Fall 2013. It awards funds to students meeting certain criteria who are enrolled in certain programs. Beginning Fall 2014,
the state will expand the programs eligible under SIWDG.
Who qualifies for SIWDG?
For more information about SIWDG, go to
www.chattahoocheetech.edu, and click here:
770-528-4545
Students in approved majors (see the opposite side of this flyer for the list) who are also eligible for the HOPE Grant
qualify for the SIWDG.
Who is eligible for the HOPE Grant?
Georgia residents who are in diploma or certificate programs who also meet other program-
specific criteria (i.e., GPA, number of hours paid in the HOPE program(s), and other basic
eligibility criteria) are eligible for the HOPE Grant.
Why are only certain programs available under SIWDG?
The Governor’s Office, along with input from legislators and Georgia Student Finance
Commission, determined what programs were strategically important for Georgia’s
economic growth.
How can the money be used?
SIWDG can be used for anything related to a student’s costs: tuition, fees, or other education-related expenses.
Does the money have to be repaid?
Since SIWDG is a grant, it does NOT have to be repaid.
How can a student apply for this grant?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application needed. Apply at:
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students who wish to apply ONLY for state aid, including the SIWDG, may
complete the application at: www.gacollege411.org. We strongly recommend submitting the FAFSA,
so that a student’s full eligibility for all programs (Pell, SEOG, etc.) can be determined. CTC school
code is 005620.
What information does a student need to complete the FAFSA?
To complete the FAFSA, a student will need to input his/her income for the most recently completed
calendar year. Students that are still dependent on their parents, per the FAFSA, are required to enter
parental support as well. However, financial need is NOT a factor for SIWDG eligibility.
How long does it usually take to be notified of acceptance from the date a student submits the
FAFSA application?
FAFSAs are processed by the Central Processing System of the Department of Education within 24-48 hours of receipt. Then, the
application is available to the financial aid department of the colleges the student listed on their FAFSA. The college may then
require additional documents. For most students, an application is completely processed within 2-4 weeks, if not sooner.
If I fill out the FAFSA, do I still need to fill out an application for Chattahoochee Tech?
Yes. Filling out the FAFSA is for financial aid purposes only. Students must fill out an application if they are not already enrolled
at CTC.
Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG)*
Programs of Study - Effective Fall 2014
SIWDG Award Amount Only
$500.00
$250.00
$125.00
For more information about SIWDG, go to
www.chattahoocheetech.edu, and click here:
770-528-4545
Credit Hours Enrolled
9+ hours
3 – 8 hours
1 – 2 hours
Major
Practical Nursing (Diploma)
Commercial Truck Driving** (Certificate)
Early Childhood Care & Education (Diploma)
Computer Programming (Diploma)
Information Security Specialist (Diploma)
Internet Specialist-Web Application Development (Diploma)
Networking Specialist (Diploma)
Diesel Equipment Technology (Diploma)
Surgical Technology (Diploma)
Welding and Joining Technology (Diploma)
NOTES: *Students must be eligible for the HOPE Grant to receive SIWDG funding.
**There is a one-time award for $1,000 for Commercial Truck Driving.
High school students participating in dual enrollment are NOT eligible for the SIWDG.
Student MUST apply for the FAFSA to determine their total grant eligibility.
Class registration is based on availability.
Students may qualify for additional grants.