You can certainly find ways to pay for healthcare training in New Jersey. This article will cover a couple of those methods!
County College of Morris has two programs that can accessible to certain low income and disadvantaged individuals who might otherwise have no options to pay for such training. The two programs they offer are for CNA and CHHA training. You might be able to attend one of these programs if you do not have much employment or are completely unemployed. You will need to prove you are a US citizen and a New Jersey resident. Some proof of the fact that you are either unemployed or are a Veteran must also be presented.
New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship
If you sadly had a spouse or parent who lost their lives (or in some cases were severely and permanently injured) you can apply for this scholarship to help you pay for college (including healthcare training). You will need to either already be enrolled in college or be a senior in high school to apply. Your financial aid officer can help you find out if you are eligible to apply for this program. They can then assist you in meeting all the application requirements.
American Legion-Nursing Scholarship
You can apply for a scholarship through the American Legion if you have a parent who is a military veteran. Usually, you will also be eligible to apply if one of your grandparents was a military veteran. This particular scholarship is for men and women who are studying to be nurses. To be able to apply for this scholarship, you will need to be sponsored by the American Legion Location in your immediately area.
Roosevelt Care Center
The Roosevelt Care Center in Middlesex has offered free CNA training in the past. They may well do so again in the future depending on funding. This program is intended to help veterans who need training for a new career. It is also intended to help people who have a very low income and need training so they can have a career where they an earn a reasonable income. Contact them to see when free training might next be available.
Academic or Athletic Scholarship
Many colleges have scholarships for students who have an exceptional academic or athletic history. The college you are planning to attend might be one such school. If you are still in high school, do you best in the classroom and on your field. Doing so, could provide you with a scholarship to help you pay for your training and degree. Talk to a financial aid officer to learn more.
Unemployment
Individuals who are receiving unemployment can often qualify to receive free healthcare related training at post secondary schools through various programs. The idea is to help individuals to obtain the skills and knowledge they need to get back in the workforce. If you are receiving an unemployment check, your benefits can often continue while you are training. You will need to go to your One Stop Career Center to see what options are available to you. They will provide you with information on participating training centers and community colleges.
Organizations
Sometimes organizations and Churches can help you to obtain free training in the healthcare related fields. As an example, the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark has a program where individuals receive free training to become a nursing assistant. This training is free of charge to those who are accepted and those demonstrating the most need and determination to work hard. There are likely other organizations in your area that can help as well.
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Veteran Relative
If you have a parent or even a grandparent who is a military veteran and a member of the American Legion, you could apply for the American Legion Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship. You will need to already be a freshman in nursing program. The American Legion Auxiliary will determine the amount of your award. Contact the Legion where your parent or grandparent is a member to learn more. It will be necessary to attend a school in New Jersey.
You can find ways to get free health career training. This is especially true if you talk to local charitable organizations in addition putting in an application for a financial aid package.
Job Corps New Jersey
The Edison Job Corps Center provides free Emergency Medical Technician training program. They also give an allowance and have boarding facilities and provide meals during the course of training. After the training is completed they assist with job placement as well. So if you are looking to turn your life around and gain the skills required become an EMT then call them on (800) 733-5627 and find out how you can join.
On the job training
The CVS Health’s Pharmacy Technician Trainee program is ideal to get on-the-job training for this career. They offer hourly paid jobs and you can get hands-on training at one of their many outlets. Upon successful completion of the training program and based on the state guidelines you can move to being a Pharmacy Technician.
The job can be applied for on the CVS Health website. It is an excellent opportunity and they have many outlets statewide so you can choose the one nearest to you for convenience.
FAFSA
Most of the colleges, universities or institutes of Higher education provide financial aid to students. Some provide both, financial aid as well as scholarships based on merit. The important item of the list, if you are looking to avail financial aid is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Students Aid) form. These forms are lengthy and require full attention to be able to fill in as accurately as possible which would increase your chances of obtaining the aid in the least possible time.
There are several scholarships available to students which are specific to colleges, universities or institutes. Some are specific to the program of study. Each would have its own requirement. So the first step would ideally be to check the financial aid office of the institute you wish to study in.
If you are good at a sport then do check for athletic scholarships in different colleges or universities. You may be able to use your talent to obtain a good scholarship for your further studies.
Some program specific scholarships may also be available that do not mind what institute you study at as long as that institute meets their requirements.
A few are listed below:
The Louse Maas Allied Health Professions Scholarship
The Louse Maas Allied Health Professions Scholarship is available for female students graduating from Princeton High School, intending to pursue a career in allied heath professions. This scholarship is administered through the Princeton Area Community Foundation. The award amount is USD 1,000 is awarded to qualified individuals for one year study at a four year college or university, two year community college or a vocational school. This is a competitive scholarship and the recipient is selected based on character, achievement and financial need.
Contact information : 15 Princess Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, Phone: 609-219-1800
The American Dental Hygienist Association
The American Dental Hygienist Association provide a number of scholarships for those wishing to obtain a Certificate or an Associate Degree in a Dental Hygiene Program. The awards range from USD 1,000 to USD 2,500 provided by sponsors like Colgate, Johnson and Johnson and Young Dental. Some are memorial scholarships based on merit. However, all these scholarships are highly competitive. The applications open in October and close by the 1st of February. Results are announce by the 1st of July. You can obtain more information on the ADHA website. It is also a great resource if you are looking for the best institute in your area that provides entry level Dental Hygiene program, continuing education or an entry level job. So do check it out.
The Federal Pell grants
The Federal Pell grants are vey useful for Physical Therapy because it is one the few federal grants available for a student enrolled in a Physical Therapy program. These grants are provided to undergraduate students. They are need based and can be renewed for a maximum of 12 semesters. The award amounts vary and are determined by financial need, cost of education and whether you are a full time or a part time student. Your school’s financial aid office would be able to help you with more information.
Telemetry Monitoring Technician-CarePoint Health
You can train to learn to read telemetry monitors to help with cardiac care of patients. If you are hired the training you need will be provided so that you can successful watch as people are on these monitors and so you can report concerns or changes to your supervisor. To be hired, you must have your BLS certification for Basic Life Support. They would like someone who has had EKG training but it is not necessary. This job has many opportunities and training for further advancement in the field is available.
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EKG Technician- RWJHamilton.org
You can receive in house training if you want to work for the company as an EKG technician, Must be at least a high school graduate to qualify. You will learn to perform EKG testing on patients. The results will then be given to the supervisor who will read them and provide feedback to patients. You will need to work well with your superiors at the hospital or clinic and to work well with the patients you serve. You will then have opportunities for further training and other advancement in this field at this leading hospital.
1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton NJ
CNA-Concord Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Do you want to train to be a CNA? Perhaps you want to become a nurse eventually or enter into another medical related field? Working as a certified nursing assistant can provide the patient care experience you need. At Concord Healthcare and Rehab, you will receive the clinical experience and additional instruction to work well as a nursing assistant. After completing their program and passing your certification test, you will work for them. They can usually only bring on a few new trainees each session so contact them soon.
963 Ocean Ave, Lakewood, NJ