Additional Payment Assistance Options
In addition to cash, check, credit card, or employer payment for registration, some programs may qualify for additional funding options. If you want to further your Education and are interested in one of our Workforce Training Classes, but may need some financial aid you can contact the following agencies. All of these agencies offer support and financial assistance.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation is a state-federal program whose goal is to assist people with disabilities prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment.
VR provides the funding for education purposes necessary to achieve said goals.
For questions or to see if you qualify for Financial Assistance please contact:
Blackfoot (208) 785- 6649
Pocatello (208) 236-6333
Preston (208) 852-0092
Sallie Mae Student Loans
Loan payment options through Sallie Mae are available to pay for course fees + required supplies.
Idaho Department of Labor WIOA
(Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)
WIOA is a federally funded program that provides funding to support training and employment services for adults, dislocated workers and low-income out of school youth. To see if you qualify for Financial Assistance please contact:
Career Planner: 208-696-2881 or 208-696-2477
LAUNCH: Idaho Workforce Development Council
Launch is a program designed to connect Idahoans with funding, education and career planning, and resources essential for rejoining the workforce.
To see if you qualify for Financial Assistance please contact:
idaholaunch@wdc.idaho.gov
For General Questions 208-236-6710 (Ask for the launch program)
You may also visit them at 430 N. 5 th Ave, Pocatello Idaho
Case Management / Operations Officer 208-488-7567
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
The department of Health and Welfare can help with living expenses to ease financial burdens. They can help pay for Food, Gas, Education etc...
To see if you qualify for Financial Assistance please contact:
Assistance / General Questions (208) 235-2900
Equus Workforce Solutions
Equus is a partner with Idaho WorkForce Development. They work with the Department of Labor and can assist in many avenues.
They may pay for Class Fees, Books, Gas, etc…
To see if you qualify for some assistance through this Agency please contact:
iris.martin@equusworks.com
Case Managers (208) 242-4397
Community Council of Idaho
Community Council of Idaho provides training and educational opportunities to Eligible Adult and Youth Farm Workers. Their Community Resource Centers offer job search assistance, training opportunities, skills development, education funding and much more. For general questions and to see if you qualify for Financial Assistance please contact:
https://communitycouncilofidaho.org
rrojo@ccimail.org
Employment & Training (208) 785-6390
Advanced Opportunity (For High School Students)
Advanced opportunities allow for students to individualize their high school learning plan and get a jump start on their future education. These options include Dual Credit, Workforce Training, Certification Exams, Advanced Placement, International programs and more ...
This Program is for High School students in grades 7-12 and offers funding and support. Your School Counselor or Career Advisor can help you request funding and create a plan that will help you reach your Education goal.
For questions and answers please contact:
info@sde.idaho.gov
Boise Education Office 208-332-6800
ISU Region 5 Coordinator (208) 282-4663
Region 5, Idaho State Dept. of Education (435) 414-9810