•UI Determinations - Approved Training
Section 443.091(1)(c)., F.S., Rule 60BB-3.022, Florida Administrative Code, establishes the criteria the Office of Unemployment Compensation Services uses to review requests from UI claimants to attend training or education classes while collecting UI benefits. To review this criteria please go to: https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/View_notice.asp?id=5957369 and click on the “final adopted rule” document.
•Federal Grant Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor have created a single website, http://www.opportunity.gov/ , where you can find helpful information on federal grants and financial aid opportunities.
Pell Grants: The Federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain post baccalaureate students to promote access to higher education. You can apply online for the Pell Grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form which is located at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ or by calling 1-800-4FEDAID (1-800-433-3243). If you are hearing-impaired and have questions, contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913. Callers in locations without access to 1-800 numbers may call 319-337-5665 (this is not a toll-free number). Should you wish to apply for the Pell Grant, be sure you do so well in advance of the school term or course start date to allow sufficient time for processing the grant application. You may want to check with the school you want to enroll in to determine when you will need to have the FAFSA completed by for acceptance into the school semester, term or technical classes for which you want to enroll. You may also want to work with the Office of Financial Services at the educational institution which you plan to attend.
Carl Perkins Loans: A Carl Perkins Loan is a need-based student loan offered by the U.S. Department of Education to assist students in funding their post-secondary education.You may also apply online for a Carl Perkins loan by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form located at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ or by calling 1-800-4FEDAID (1-800-433-3243). If you are hearing-impaired and have questions, contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913. Callers in locations without access to 1-800 numbers may call 319-337-5665 (this is not a toll-free number). An additional website for information on Carl Perkins and other federal loans which you may find helpful is https://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2010-2011/english/typesofFSA_loans.htm.
Other Federal Grants and Financial Aid: Visit http://www.opportunity.gov/ or call 1-800-4FEDAID (1-800-433-3243). If you are hearing-impaired and have questions, contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913. Callers in locations without access to 1-800 numbers may call 319-337-5665 (this is not a toll-free number). Other financial aid information can be found at: http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/ and http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/F4CApp/
•State Grant Opportunities
Information on state grant opportunities and financial aid for public schools can be obtained through the Florida Department of Education’s website at http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/, by calling toll free at 1-888-827-2004 or by email at OSFA@fldoe.org.
•Universities, Community Colleges, Vocational and Career Education Schools
Information on the various universities, colleges, and vocational and career education schools can be found on the following websites:
◦State universities - http://www.flbog.org/aboutsus/universities/
◦State community colleges - http://www.fldoe.org/cc/colleges.asp
◦Vocational and technical/career centers schools - http://data.fldoe.org/workforce/contacts/default.cfm?action=showList&ListID=8
◦Nonpublic postsecondary school/colleges - https://app1.fldoe.org/cie/SearchSchools/
◦Independent colleges and universities - http://www.icuf.org/
•Occupations in Demand – Workforce Investment Act Approved Training Providers
To further assist you, you may want to review the state’s targeted occupation list which includes occupations in demand at http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/tols/10_11/10-11_000000.pdf Additionally, training providers who have been certified to provide training under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) in targeted occupations (occupations in demand) which can be found on the state’s Eligible Training Provider List at: http://www.floridajobs.org/etpl/.
•Other Training Opportunities and Information – List of One-Stop Career Centers and Workforce Services
If you need additional assistance in obtaining more information about Pell Grants or Carl Perkins loans, it is recommended that you visit the web links provided above. Or you may visit http://www.floridajobs.org/ or http://www.floridajobs.org/about%20awi/awi_programs.html#wfs (click on “Workforce Services”) if you need information on other workforce programs or training opportunities. If you need more intensive assistance, you may want to visit your One-Stop Career Center. To locate the center nearest you, please go to http://www.floridajobs.org/onestop/onestopdir/index.htm and click on the area in which you reside. A list of the One-Stop Career Centers in your area will be provided and you can then select the one closest to your location.
•Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Educational Information
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