Create process and timeline for CASAC students who qualify for Short Term Pell Grants upon federal approval and Short Term TAP



Initiative TitleCreate process and timeline for CASAC students who qualify for Short Term Pell Grants upon federal approval and Short Term TAP
Submitted in Previous Year(s)No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

Congressional approval of Short Term Pell Grants for non-credit students pursuing career and technical education programs will allow students who qualify for this new type of Pell Grant to be funded for the 350 Hour CASAC Program. Will work with Financial Aid office and Student Services on procedures and timeline for students who wish to apply for Short Term Pell as well as part-time TAP at various entry dates during the year.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/11/05/congress-hears-job-training-needs-community-college-leaders

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

Students who do not qualify for alternate funding sources may not be able to attend and receive desired education training.

Department Goals
ProgramsDriving/CASAC
LocationsMain Campus
Estimated Completion Date05/31/2024
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?No
ImportanceHigh
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created11/28/2022 8:16 am
Updated01/03/2023 2:12 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
Students who qualify for this new funding will be provided an educational program they otherwise may not have been able to afford.
We will increase the number of students who are prepared to obtain their CASAC and become of the regional workforce in the addictions field.
Students who may have believed they were unable to afford to attend, or to receive alternate funding, will now be able to realize new educational opportunities in a non-credit certificate program that may create a pipeline to continuing in a degree program.

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Once Short Term Pell Grants are approved work with Financial Aid staff on application procedures and time line. CASAC Coordinator 1
Instruct CASAC/CAPE staff on Short Term Pell & TAP Grants so they may present this as a funding option when speaking with potential students. CASAC Coordinator 2
Once Short Term TAP Grants are approved work with Financial Aid staff on application procedures and time line. CASAC Coordinator 3

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
Increased enrollment in CASAC Program. Increase of qualified CASACs for local employers seeking this credential. 1

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Institutional Data Review both program and student data that is collected at the institutional level. Data can include program enrollment, retention, transfer, student GPA, etc. Financial Aid

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Internal training of staff about the specifics of Short Term Pell Grants $0.00
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Create process and timeline for CASAC students who qualify for Short Term Pell Grants upon federal approval and Short Term TAP
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Assessment

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