Vocational rehabilitation

State agencies that pay for training when a disability affects your ability to work.

Who pays: Your state vocational rehabilitation agency
What it covers: Tuition, books, exam, transportation, and sometimes equipment
How fast: 1 to 3 months

How it works

01
Apply to your state agency
Every state has one. An intake meeting confirms eligibility and you get a counselor.
02
Build the employment plan
Training is written into an Individualized Plan for Employment. Once it is in the plan, the agency pays.
03
Enroll
The agency pays the school directly. Supports like transportation are added to the plan.

Who qualifies

You have a physical, mental, or learning disability that creates a barrier to employment
Nurse aide work is consistent with your abilities, as judged with your counselor

Know before you go

Eligibility is generous but the process is slow. Start early.
Texas has the smoothest process of your first three states. Georgia and Florida take longer.

Featured

The sources students use most in this category.

2 sources that pay for CNA training. Filter by category or state, or search by name, city, or county.

Funding, eligibility, and limits change each program year, so confirm with the source before you enroll.

Does ADHD or a learning disability count?

Often yes, if it is documented and affects work. The counselor decides.

Tell us your county and situation and we text you the best one or two.