P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant

2009-06-01

The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education is a grant program providing financial assistance to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to resume studies due to changing demands in their lives.  They must have a need for financial assistance with their educational expenses to improve their marketable skills.

Eligibility

* is sponsored by a P.E.O., chapter;
* is a citizen of the United States or Canada;
* is studying in the United States or Canada;
* has had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student
   sometime in her adult life;
* is within 24 consecutive months of completing her
   educational goal; and
* is not enrolled in a doctoral degree program, e.g. educational,
   law, medical, or clinical.

Grants may be awarded for academic or technical courses.

The applications of individuals who satisfy the eligibility criteria set forth above will be evaluated on a nondiscriminatory basis without consideration of race, national origin, religious affiliation, or disability, with the primary consideration being the applicant's demonstrated overall need for assistance.

The maximum grant is $2,000.  Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs and available funds.  Regardless of amount awarded, the grant is for one time only.

Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs and available funds.  Regardless of amount awarded, the grant is for one time only.

Applications for grants must be made through a P.E.O. chapter. 

Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, or may be requested by contacting:

Linda Knoblock    443-3935
or 
Nicole Keller        442-9288 

Applicants must also contact the above mentioned people to schedule an interview.

Applications will be considered no more than 4 months prior to date of need on the application form.  ALL FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED 12 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE TERM FOR WHICH THE GRANT IS REQUESTED. 

 

 

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