Scholarships and nonprofits
Leading Age CNA scholarship
Smaller pots from schools, foundations, and community programs. Worth asking about, rarely enough alone.
- Where
- Nationwide
- What it covers
- Part or all of tuition, sometimes supplies
- How fast
- Varies, from same day at a school to months for a foundation
How to apply
- 01Ask the school first
Many schools hold a few discounted or free seats per class. They rarely advertise them.
- 02Job Corps
A free residential program for 16 to 24 year olds that includes CNA training at many centers.
- 03Community organizations
Churches, immigrant support groups, and local foundations sometimes fund a seat. Ask, and bring the cost sheet.
Who qualifies
- Ages 16 to 24 with low income for Job Corps, which includes housing
- Anyone, for school scholarships and community foundations, case by case
Know before you go
- These sources are unpredictable. Treat them as a top up, not a plan.
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