Paying for Your Continuing Education

Here’s what is available to help you pay for your continuing education.
Investigate the eligibility requirements to determine if any of these programs are right for you.

Continuing education financing is available with the  Sallie Mae Continuing Education Loan. The Sallie Mae Continuing Education loan is a private, credit-based loan that is designed to provide financing for postsecondary students
not seeking degrees and for part-time students seeking degrees.
www.salliemae.com

New York State Educational Incentive Scholarship Program
(EIP) may provide vouchers for qualified applicants. www.tsg.suny.edu

Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with
Disabilities (VESID) are available for students with disabilities.
www.vesid.nysed.gov

Department of Veteran’s Affairs--GI Bill vouchers are available
for qualified individuals. www.va.gov

TERI Continuing Education Loans are available for students
enrolled on a part-time basis. This loan allows flexible repayment
options and generous borrowing limits. www.teri.org

College Board Connect Loans are available for continuing education
students.  www.collegeboard.com

Employers & Unions.  Many employers and most unions have funds available to support worker education and skills upgrades.  Talk with your employer or union rep.  We can provide course registration documentation for you.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Vouchers.  Training funds are
available for individuals who are unemployed, under-employed or
displaced workers.  For more information: www.workforcenewyork.org