Perkins Grant – Assistance for CTE Students

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Perkins Grant funds are available to Career and Technical Education students at John A. Logan College through legislation known as “The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act 0f 2006.” This legislation recognizes the importance of building a self-sufficient workforce and pays particular attention to special populations by removing some of the financial barriers to their success.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) students learn in an environment that prepares them to be problem-solvers for people, processes and organizations. Using real-life environments and hands-on exercises, they develop proficiencies and communication skills that prepare them for a successful transition to their chosen career areas. CTE students at John A. Logan College pursue degree or certificate studies in one of three broad areas:

As a CTE student, Perkins funds may be available to help with the cost of textbooks, mileage and/or childcare, if you meet the following requirements:

  1. You are following the specified degree or certificate plan.
  2. You are enrolled as a full-time student (unless your degree program states otherwise).
  3. You have maintained a 2.0 Grade Point Average (a “C”) or better during the previous semester and will continue at that level throughout the application semester.
  4. You are a member of a Special Population or have a documented financial need.

Participation in the Perkins grant is limited each semester, on a first-come first-served basis. Please fill out the printable Perkins application (PDF), sign and return it to G103 with the supporting documentation as soon as you can. If you have further questions, please email the Perkins Coordinator at garyspoerre@jalc.edu or call at ext. 8226. Once an award has been granted, please fill out the printable Perkins Mileage Form (PDF) and/or Perkins Textbook Form (PDF) and/or Perkins Child Care Form (PDF) and return them to G103.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR 2010

  • Q: Is the Perkins Grant part of Financial Aid?
  • A: While Perkins does provide financial assistance, it is not considered Financial Aid.
  • Q: What other sources of aid are there?
  • A: Check with Financial Aid, Veteran’s Resources, and Man-tra-con (Marion Office).
  • Q: Will someone at John A. Logan make copies of my supporting documents for me?
  • A: No, it is the responsibility of the student to supply copies (do not bring originals) of the supporting documents along with their completed and signed Perkins application. Students can make copies in the library at $0.10 per copy.
  • Q: If my application is missing only one piece of supporting documentation, will it still be processed?
  • A: No, all supporting documentation is necessary for consideration. Funds are given on a first-come, first-served basis – so it is important to have your application complete before submission.
  • Q: Do I have to be a full-time student in order to be eligible for Perkins funds?
  • A: Yes, full-time enrollment in a qualified degree or certificate program is a requirement (unless degree program states otherwise).
  • Q: Do CTE certificates need a minimum number of semester hours to qualify for Perkins support?
  • A: Perkins support for certificates is not based on course length (number of semester hours), but rather the “Major Code” – a course must have a “Major Code” of 1.2 in order to qualify for Perkins support, which means the course is part of the Health and Vocational Occupational Career offerings at John A. Logan College.
  • Q: Do I have to have each of my instructors sign my mileage sheet?
  • A: No, only one instructor per day needs to sign your form, showing that you were present in class that day.
  • Q: Am I required to drop off my mileage sheet every week?
  • A: Yes, each calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) that you travel to classes needs to have a mileage sheet submitted for it. If there is a break and you are not attending class that calendar week, then no submission is required.
  • Q: Are the textbooks mine to keep if Perkins pays for them?
  • A: No. Text books purchased through the Perkins Grant must be returned to the bookstore in good condition at the end of the semester - a hold will be placed on your record if you don’t return them and you will not be able to register for the next semester, or graduate.
  • Q: If my book is lost or stolen, will I have to pay for it?
  • A: Yes, you are responsible for any lost or stolen books, so keep a close eye on them and do not lend them out to other students – they are your responsibility until you return them.
  • Q: If I want to keep a text for reference, how can I purchase that book?
  • A: Check with the bookstore regarding their purchase policy for used books.
  • Q: Does Perkins pick a child care provider for me?
  • A: No, it is the parent’s responsibility to contact Child Care Resource and Referral at (800) 548-5563 to find an approved provider who can work with their schedule. The parent chooses the provider and Perkins helps to pay a portion of the expense for the days the parent is in class and the child is in daycare.
  • Q: If I miss my scheduled class, will Perkins still cover the cost of my childcare that day?
  • A: No, the Grant will not pay if the parent is not in class. Similarly, the grant will not pay if the child is not in daycare.