Don’t let cost get in the way of your education and future career. Every year, San Jacinto College awards Perkins grants to students in special circumstances, helping them pay for costs associated with career and technical education programs. Browse Perkins funding opportunities and see if you qualify.
To be eligible for Perkins funding, you must be currently enrolled in or admitted
to a career and technical education program at San Jacinto College. You may apply
for all eligible funding programs. Funds are awarded on a first come, first serve
basis, so be sure to apply early.
Applications should be submitted in the semester you are applying for funding and
have eligible expenses. Funding cannot be guaranteed at the end of the semester or
grant cycle.
Once your application is submitted, your application review begins. A response or award decision is usually sent to you within 1-2 business days. You will receive an email from perkinsgrant@sjcd.edu with award information and receipt/document submission instructions.
Award amounts will vary based on assistance program and funding availability. Perkins is designed to help you with the costs associated with your education. Note: due to limited funding, you should not expect to receive 100% cost reimbursement.
Once all of your receipts and documentation have been received, your award will be finalized and your payment distributed. This process may take 1-2 weeks depending on the timeline of additional approvals.
Depending on the assistance program, you may apply for assistance more than once. For child care and transportation assistance, you can apply each semester that you are enrolled in classes and meet the eligibility requirements. For Allied Health and Nursing Program Requirements Reimbursement, and CTE General Supply Reimbursement, you are limited to one award per grant year (September 1 - August 31). However, you may apply every year you are eligible.
We understand that quality childcare can be expensive and we’re here to help eligible
student-parents with their childcare needs while they focus on their studies. If eligible,
you could have a portion of your childcare expenses reimbursed via the Perkins grant.
Some requirements include:
● You must be enrolled in a career and technical education major (AAS or certificate)
or prerequisite program
● You must have a GPA of 2.00 or greater in previous coursework
● Your child must be enrolled in a licensed childcare facility at the time of application.
Funds may be used at any licensed daycare facility, including the Central Campus childcare center.
Childcare is only for days and times you are attending classes at San Jac, and your award amount is subject to funding availability. See program rules for more specific information.
You may apply every semester that you meet the eligibility requirements and require childcare assistance.
Your clinical placement and/or internship is an important part of your education. Don’t let the cost of traveling to or from your new workplace get in the way. If eligible, you could have some of your internship and/or clinical transportation and parking expenses reimbursed via the Perkins grant. Some requirements include:
Reimbursement amounts vary depending on location and associated mileage. Mileage is calculated and reimbursed from the San Jac campus you are enrolled in to your clinical or internship site, roundtrip. Your award amount is subject to funding availability. Funding cannot be guaranteed at the end of the semester or grant cycle. Apply as soon as you know your clinical or internship assignment.
We understand that the cost of clinical health expenses that are required for allied
health and nursing programs can add up quickly. If eligible, you may be reimbursed
up to $250 for eligible clinical health expenses. Your award amount is subject to funding availability.
Some requirements include:
Reimbursement is for eligible expenses within the grant year (from September 1st - August 31st) with a limit of one award per grant year. Tuition and books are NOT eligible for reimbursement. Eligible expenses include:
Don’t let the cost of course supplies get in the way of your education. This program helps ease the financial burden for students pursuing a degree or certificate in a career and technical education (CTE) program.
Some requirements include:
If eligible, you may be reimbursed up to $200 for tools, supplies, and/or subscriptions that are required by course or program. These expenses are typically listed during your program orientation or on your course syllabi. Personal items, books and associated course access, and tuition are NOT eligible for reimbursement. Your award amount is subject to funding availability.
Reimbursement is for eligible expenses within the grant year (from September 1st - August 31st) with a limit of one award per grant year.
Getting a license or certification in your field can be a necessary first step for starting your new career. This program can help you pay for program licensure exam and exam review session fees.
Some requirements include:
The following licensure exams and exam reviews are available for funding:
Central Campus
North Campus
South Campus
For exam or review information or qualifications, please contact your instructor or program director.
If you meet one or more of the following guidelines, you may be considered economically disadvantaged:
Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines homeless as follows:
According to the United States Department of Labor, “occupation in nontraditional fields” refers to fields where less than 20% of people employed in a job are a specific gender. For female non-traditional careers, less than 20% of employees are women. For male non-traditional careers, less than 20% of employees are men.
Browse the list of non-traditional genders associated with San Jac degree and certification programs.
If you have been working primarily without pay to care for a home and/or family and, for that reason, have diminishing marketable skills, you may be considered an out-of-workforce individual. The Perkins grant works to help these individuals pursue a college education and enter the workforce.