Future Ready Oregon Grant

Geographic Scope: Southwestern Oregon Community College service area (Curry, Coos, and Western Douglas counties)

Focus Areas: Career and technical training programs

Total Funding Available: More than $300,000 for 2022-23 academic year

Eligibility

• New and returning adults pursuing qualifying career and technical training
• Enrolled in nearly 60 career pathways at Southwestern
• Programs include: Accounting, Business, Early Childhood Education, Culinary Arts, Computer Science, Fire Science, Forestry, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Welding, and more
• Students uncertain whether their program qualifies are encouraged to contact the college

Key Details

• Funds are not required to be paid back (grant, not loan)
• Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until exhausted
• Funds are disbursed as part of individual financial aid package
• These funds are in addition to any other federal or state grants students receive
• Does not impact other financial aid awards

Background

Future Ready Oregon is a comprehensive $200 million investment package supporting education and training for family-wage careers in Oregon. This $300,000 grant was specifically provided to help local students develop workforce skills.

Contact Information

• Phone: 541-240-8227
• Email: swoccbound@socc.edu
• Grant Administrator: Philip Metz

Application Process

1. Initial Contact: Students should text "FALL22" or call 541-240-8227, or email swoccbound@socc.edu
2. Meeting: Students meet with the grant administrator
3. Eligibility Determination: Administrator determines if student qualifies
4. Application: Student completes application process
5. Fund Disbursement: Funds are disbursed as part of the individual's financial aid package through the College

Required Materials

• Demonstration of enrollment in a qualifying career and technical training program
• Basic eligibility criteria met (specific criteria not detailed in source materials)

Timeline

• Fall term classes begin September 12, 2022
• Students encouraged to apply as soon as possible due to first-come, first-served basis and limited funds