Financial Assistance

The following information includes potential funding resources and sponsoring agencies for continued education. It is your responsibility to research and contact these organizations as the WSWHE BOCES cannot determine eligibility.

To view the full details of each offering, CLICK any of the titles or right side arrows to expand.

ACCES-VR (formerly VESID)
Assisting Individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living.
Overview of services
https://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr
ACCES-VR Main Office: (518) 473-8097

The Annemarie Mitchell Legacy Fund for Women in Construction.

This fund provides financial assistance and apprenticeships for women pursuing construction careers in the Albany Capital Region.

Click here for more details on their website.

Career Centers
Your local Career Center may have funding available to help you train for a new career or upgrade your skills to re-enter the workforce. You can gain access to all the services of the Workforce Development System through its One-Stop Centers of Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties:

Saratoga Cty Career Ctr
152 West High Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone: (518) 884-4170

Warren Cty Career Ctr
333 Glen Street, Suite 300
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Phone: (518) 743-0925

Washington Cty Career Ctr
383 Broadway, Bldg B, Rm B003A
Fort Edward, NY 12828
Phone: (518) 746-2391

Rutland, VT: (802) 786-5846

To find your local Career Center not noted above, please click here.

Dave Goyette Memorial Vocational Scholarship
The Dave Goyette Memorial Vocational Scholarship was created to help students pursuing a certificate or degree in vocational education and that reside in Schenectady County.

Click here for further details and application submission instructions on the Schenectady Foundations website.

Click here for a copy of the Flyer for the Dave Goyette Memorial Vocational Scholarship

Ed2Go/Online Courses
Ed2Go Career Training Programs - please visit https://careertraining.ed2go.com/eta/financial-assistance/ for more information.

Excelsior University offering tuition discount

Excelsior University is offering a tuition discount and the details are here.

Click here for the flyer and more details on how to apply.

Grishkot Foundation 2025 Scholarship

The Grishkot Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program.

In 2024, the Grishkot Foundation awarded $42,500 of new scholarships and $17,500 of continuing scholarships for 18 students from Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties. Six winners received the primary award totaling up to $10,000 in scholarship funds and five secondary winners received a one-time $2,500 scholarship award.

The Walter Grishkot Memorial Scholarship is for area high school graduates and college students enrolled in the study of aviation, aeronautics or related fields.

The scholarship is given in memory of Walter Grishkot of Glens Falls, a long-time photographer, promoter and event planner, who had a lifelong passion for aviation. Grishkot was best known as co-founder and long-time organizer of the Adirondack Balloon Festival.

The Joan Grishkot Memorial Scholarship is for the study of nursing.

Non-traditional students pursuing nursing as a second career are particularly encouraged to apply.

The scholarship is given in memory of Joan Grishkot of Glens Falls, a long-time nurse, public health executive and community leader, and co-organizer of the Adirondack Balloon Festival.

The scholarship program is open to residents of Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties.

Scholarship awards of at least $2,500 per year, for up to four years, will be awarded in 2025.

Additional one-year scholarships to other qualified applicants, may be awarded, depending on available funding and the number of applicants.

The Grishkot Foundation, a 501(c)(3) volunteer nonprofit organization, conducts the scholarship program in collaboration with the Glens Falls Kiwanis Foundation.

The foundation is administered by a volunteer board.

Information about the scholarship program and applications, to be filed electronically, are available at grishkotfoundation.org.

The scholarship program is funded through a bequest from Joan Grishkot and from private contributions.

The application window will close on 01 March 2025. Scholarship website:
https://grishkotfoundation.org

Healthcare Work-Based Job Training (for ages 55+)

Interested in improving your skills and becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Aid, or Companion? this Senior Community Service Employment program is for those age 55+.

Click here for the flyer.

Home Depot Foundation - Path to Pro Scholarship for Women

The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship for Women

Click here to learn more.

Nurses Scholarship Program - NYS

NYS has created Nurses for Our Future Scholarship opportunities.
This info is specifically for students continuing on with their education at SUNY or CUNY in Nursing.

Click here to read more about Funding the Education of Nurses to Take Care of New Yorkers.

NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training

Employment Training for Adults works with CSEA. Please consult with your organization representative for eligibility.

Click here for additional information.

Professional Drivers or Heavy Vehicle Technicians - Scholarship Opportunities (Shay Legacy)

Know someone interested in pursuing a career in trucking? The Shay Legacy Foundation has opened applications for its 2024 scholarships! The organization is accepting applicants for both the Commercial Driving Scholarship, and Michael Endres Memorial Scholarship, which supports individuals pursuing a career as a diesel technician.

In order to apply, individuals must submit the attached one-page application, as well as the additional materials listed on or before May 1, 2024. Eligibility requirements for the scholarships are listed below.

Commercial Truck Driver Scholarship

18 years of age
Resident of New York state
US citizen or permanent resident
Valid NYS driver’s license, Class D or above
No physical limitations that affect driving eligibility
Adequate command of the English language to complete written exams and follow verbal instructions provided in English
Proof of enrollment in a school listed in the Federal Training Provider Registry

Michael Endres Memorial Scholarship

Resident of New York state
US citizen or permanent resident
Valid New York state driver’s license, Class D or above
Proof of enrollment in a disel tech program at a university or technical school

The Shay Legacy Foundation is dedicated to elevating the caliber of New York’s trucking industry through training, professional development, and collaborative partnerships. Our mission is to provide comprehensive workforce development programs that equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to succeed in rewarding career in the trucking sector.

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Bobarakis from the Trucking Association of NY: [email protected]

FORMS are right below (Shay Legacy)

--------> Shay Legacy Foundation Scholarship FORMS

Saratoga Builders Association Scholarships

The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. is proud to announce their continued monetary commitment to education and will be awarding two student scholarships in 2023. One is the SBA $1000 Scholarship award and the other is the $1000 “Bob Best” Memorial Scholarship award. The organization makes these cash scholarships available annually to students who are planning to pursue a construction industry education.

See the press release about Saratoga Builders Association offering TWO student scholarship awards in 2023. Click here to see that.

Also, click here for the APPLICATION!

Saratoga County Soroptimist "Live Your Dream" Scholarship

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) is excited to announce that the 2024-25 round of awards for the Live Your Dream program is now open. Attached is a press release and poster describing this opportunity. Awards of up to $5,000 are available for women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families and who are accepted or enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational skills training program.

By empowering women to change their lives, the award has provided the way for new generations of independent, educated and financially secure women to make a better life for themselves and their families, and in turn give back to their communities. Awards are needs-based and can be used for expenses related to education.

We are hoping that you can help us spread the word to qualified candidates, particularly in the Saratoga County area.

Applications must be completed by November 15, 2024. A link to the online application and complete instructions on how to apply, can be found at: https://www.soroptimist.org/our-work/live-your-dream-awards/apply-for-the-live-your-dream-awards.html. Individuals can contact the Saratoga County Soroptimist Club by e-mailing [email protected] to receive information on the application process or to request a mentor.

Click here for their website that has additional information and the application.

Click here for the poster.

Veterans Benefits

Employment Training for Adults works with Veterans Benefits. Please consult with Veterans representative for eligibility.

Click herefor additional information.

Workforce Development Board’s Rural Healthcare Grant

The Workforce Development Board’s Rural Healthcare Grant aims to serve some unemployed and underemployed residents across 17 counties of Upstate New York. Students attending training in any healthcare field may be eligible for scholarships for tuition or training costs.

This grant aims to increase the number of individuals training in healthcare occupations that directly impact patient care and alleviate healthcare workforce shortages by creating sustainable employment and training programs in healthcare occupations serving rural populations.

Qualifying programs are the ETA CNA, Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician programs.

Click here to see the Rural Healthcare Grant flyer and who to contact.

Additional WSWHE BOCES programs and Financial Assistance Info:

Practical Nursing Students – For Financial Aid Questions Please Contact:
Mary Fredella, Sr. Information Processing Specialist, at (518) 746-3508

Adult Students Interested in Daytime CTE Programs, please call:
Hudson Falls, Southern Adirondack Education Center: (518) 746-3421
Saratoga Springs, F. Donald Myers Education Center: (518) 581-3633

All Other Adult Students – Please Contact:
ETA Registration Office: (518) 518-3555 or email [email protected]

[email protected]

Forms & Flyers (also linked above)