The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act

The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act can supplement other sources of financial aid to help you pay for tuition, books and/or childcare. In order to qualify, an applicant must

1. Be enrolled in a state-approved vocational program,
2. Apply for the Pell Grant and have demonstrated financial need, and
3. Lack the job skills necessary to adequately support the student and any dependents

Perkins support services can range from tutoring, advising, disability services and tuition assistance for the seven special populations categories.

• Single parent; single pregnant woman
• Homemaker; displaced homemaker
• Student enrolled in a non-traditional program for his/her gender
• Individual with a disability
• Limited English proficiency
• Economically disadvantaged

Eligible applicants must be in a State-approved Career and Technical Educational Program.