Financial Assistance
ACCES-VR (formerly VESID)
Formerly known as VESID, this service is only for individuals with disabilities. Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) offers access to a full range of employment and independent living services that may be needed by persons with disabilities through their lives. Through its administration of vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs, VR coordinates policy and services relating to:
- Transition services for students with disabilities from school to adult services
- Vocational rehabilitation services for working age individuals with disabilities
- Independent living services for people with disabilities of all ages
- Business services for hiring a qualified, diverse workforce
Click here to go to the ACCES-VR webpage
ACCES-VR Main Office: (518) 473-8097
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:
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Saratoga Cty Career Ctr |
Warren Cty Career Ctr |
Washington Cty Career Ctr |
- Rutland, VT: (802) 786-5846
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://
Excelsior University is offering a tuition discount and the details are here.
See the link below for the Workforce Development Board’s Rural Healthcare Grant
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+.
The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship for Women
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.
QCSA Vocational Training Scholarship
Queensbury Community Scholarship Association (QCSA). The mission of this scholarship program is to award financial assistance to individuals that are Queensbury graduates or that live in Warren County and are pursuing a program in a skilled trade or vocation. The money for these scholarships was given to QCSA by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) relief fund. This scholarship is intended to help individuals looking to continue their education in a skilled trade or vocation.
- This scholarship award will pay up to $5,000. (Larger awards may be granted at the discretion of the committee.)
- Award recipients can reapply for additional funds upon proof of completion of initial program or coursework.
- An application can be made for additional funds to cover the cost of program materials, tests, or other related expenses.
- An Application for funds can be submitted to the committee at any time of the year. Please allow a minimum of 45 days for your application to be reviewed.
Did you know that the Salvation Army offers resources to Saratoga County residents? The offer the following:
- Assistance for GED program registration
- Utility Assistance
- Case Management
- iDignity (paying for identification – including birth certificates, drivers’ license, non-driver ID, etc.)
Clothing vouchers to thrift stores
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.
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.
Veterans Benefits
Employment Training for Adults works with Veterans Benefits. Please consult with Veterans representative for eligibility.
Click herefor additional information.
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.
Jacqueline Kemp, 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]
Forms & Flyers (also linked above)