How can I pay for my training?

If you cannot afford training, you can apply for 2 kinds of government funding.

Individual Training Account (ITA)

Apply at a local MassHIRE Career Center.

• See www.mass.gov/careercenters, or
• Call 1-877-US2JOBS.

When you apply for funding, the Career Center looks at your

• income,
• training you have had already, and
• where you live.

Your program must be on the career center’s list of ITA approved programs.

Federal Pell Grant

Pell grants can pay for up to $6,895 for education or training at most universities, community colleges, and many vocational schools.

• • Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online, or
  • Call the Federal Student Aid Information Center for a paper application 1-800 4-Fed-Aid (433-3243).

Your school or training program will have a deadline for applying for financial aid. Check the FAFSA deadline for your school or training provider.

Important!

You may be submitting two applications:

1. One application is for TOP.
2. The other application is to pay for your training.