Grants for Women Going Back to School, by State
Every state has its own grants for women going back to school, on top of federal aid like the Pell Grant. Choose your state below to see the programs, amounts and deadlines that apply to you.
Arizona
ASAG, community college waivers, and tribal education programs across the state.
California
Cal Grant, Board of Governors fee waiver, and Cal Works education benefits.
Florida
Florida Student Assistance Grant, Bright Futures, and CareerSource retraining funds.
Georgia
HOPE Grant, HOPE Career Grant, and workforce development programs for adult learners.
Illinois
MAP Grant, AIM HIGH, and Illinois workforce grants for women re-entering the workforce.
Michigan
Michigan Reconnect, Futures for Frontliners, and tuition-free community college programs.
New York
TAP Grant, Excelsior Scholarship, and NYC-specific programs for adult learners.
North Carolina
NC Community College Grant, Golden Leaf Scholarship, and workforce retraining funds.
Ohio
Ohio College Opportunity Grant, Choose Ohio First, and OhioMeansJobs training vouchers.
Pennsylvania
PHEAA State Grant, Ready to Succeed Scholarship, and Workforce Innovation grants.
Tennessee
Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, and Drive to 55 free community college access.
Texas
TEXAS Grant, Toward Excellence Access and Success, and TWC workforce training grants.
Virginia
Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program, FastForward, and G3 free community college.
Washington
Washington College Grant, Workforce Education Investment, and SBCTC grants.
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More states coming soon. We are currently adding guides for Colorado, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Oregon, and more. If your state is not listed, let us know and we will prioritize it.
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