Carroll Community College Awarded Nearly 150000 Grant

Carroll Community College Receives $148,000 Grant

Employment Opportunity Fund Grant

Carroll Community College in Westminster, Maryland, has received a $148,000 grant from the Employment Opportunity Fund (EOF).

Grant Purpose

The grant will be used to provide scholarships to students who are facing financial hardship and who are enrolled in programs that lead to high-demand jobs.

The EOF grant is a federal grant program that provides funding to colleges and universities to help students from low-income backgrounds succeed in college.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for an EOF scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Be enrolled in a program that leads to a high-demand job
• Have a financial need

Application Process

Students can apply for an EOF scholarship by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

The FAFSA is available online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

Award Amount

The maximum amount of an EOF scholarship is $7,395 per year.

The average amount of an EOF scholarship is $3,000 per year.