Perkins Resources

The Perkins grant provides assistance to students who have demonstrated financial need and are in career and technical education programs. The purpose of the program is to help qualified students overcome obstacles in fully completing their education.

Special Population Categories

  • Homeless
  • Single parent/single pregnant individual
  • Economically disadvantaged
  • Unemployed
  • Has a disability
  • A youth in or aged-out of foster care system
  • A youth whose parent is in the U.S. military and on active duty
  • English learners
  • An individual preparing for a non-traditional field for their gender

Assistance Available

ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUTER STUDENTS – OPTION 1

REQUIREMENTS:

TEXTBOOK CHECK-OUT FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS

  • Complete the Perkins Grant Assistance Application
  • Financial Aid Award Letter (Pell Grant) or Government Assistance cards (WIC, TANF, DARS, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Foster Youth, Veteran Education Benefits)
  • Current Class Schedule, demonstrating a Career & Technical Education (CTE) major

Contacts

Davin Darnell

LEADS Student Support Director/Campus Liaison
325-481-8300 ext:3308
ddarnell@howardcollege.edu

Hailey Roberts

Academic Advisor, CTE Student Success Specialist, Accessibility Service Coordinator
432-264-5118
hroberts@howardcollege.edu