Career and Technical Education Grants
We're here to help you achieve your career goals. San Jac offers financial support to help you explore, choose, and pursue your desired career path through our career and technical education grant programs.
Advance Your Career with the Texas Public Education Grant
The Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) can help pay for a select list of approved Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) training programs.
For more information, email community.engagement@sjcd.edu or call 281-478-3636.Select CPD training programs are eligible to receive TPEG funding. Check out a sample of training options below. Please note that all programs are not available each semester, and campus locations vary.
- Advanced manufacturing: Intro to CNC
- Aerospace workforce: Core and career building
- Truck driving: Commercial driver’s license (CDL)
- Business:
- Accounting specialist
- Finance Fundamentals
- Human resources
- Payroll specialist
- Computers/IT:
- Digital literacy/Office 365, Windows 10, and keyboarding
- Microsoft Office specialist/MOS certification in Word and Excel
- QuickBooks with Excel
- Health occupations:
- EKG technician
- Medical office professional
Select CPD training programs are eligible to receive TPEG funding. Check out a sample of training options below. Please note that all programs are not available each semester, and campus locations vary.
- Advanced manufacturing: Intro to CNC
- Aerospace workforce: Core and career building
- Truck driving: Commercial driver’s license (CDL)
- Business:
- Accounting specialist
- Finance Fundamentals
- Human resources
- Payroll specialist
- Computers/IT:
- Digital literacy/Office 365, Windows 10, and keyboarding
- Microsoft Office specialist/MOS certification in Word and Excel
- QuickBooks with Excel
- Health occupations:
- EKG technician
- Medical office professional
Scholarship information:
TPEG provides need-based scholarships to qualifying students. A limited number of scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis during the fall and spring semesters. For most programs, the grant covers the entire cost of tuition. You may be responsible for purchasing books and/or supplies.
If eligible, you may receive two grants each academic year: one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester.
To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrated financial need.
- At least 18 years of age.
- No outstanding student loans in default or any past due balance owed to the College.
- Must meet all requirements of your selected training program, which may include: Background check, drug screen, High School diploma/GED, etc.
Please apply via FAFSA. San Jacinto College's school code is 003609.
For Undocumented Students
To apply, you will need to gather and fill out the required documentation. Please
follow these steps:
- Download and print the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) 2024 - 2025 Application.
- Get a copy of your signed 2022 IRS Tax Return.
- If you didn’t file your 2022 taxes, obtain an IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter.
- Get copies of your 2022 W2s.
If you have misplaced your tax return, W2s, or did not file a tax return:
Call the IRS at 800-908-9946 or request a transcript online for free.
Applications are accepted at any campus CPD Registration Office or virtually via email.
Email community.engagement@sjcd.edu with your applications or questions, or call 281-478-2786
CPD Grants for Adult Education & Literacy
Browse free course offerings
- English as a Second Language (ESL) and Civics
- Adult Basic Education (ABE): For students scoring below a secondary level on academic placement tests.
- Adult Secondary Education (ASE): For students scoring at a secondary level on academic placement tests, and includes preparation for a high school equivalency (HSE) test.
- Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP): For students who completed a Bachelor's Degree or higher in another country wanting to learn more about educational and employment systems in the United States
- Career Pathways/Integrated Education and Training (IET): Assists students in developing and improving soft skills, academic skills, and/or language skills while participating in workforce training
Requirements and information
- To register for the program, you need to complete a pre-test to check your eligibility.
- Students 18 or older are eligible, but those over 16 may qualify with specific criteria.
- Registration requires a valid government-issued photo ID and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If programs reach full capacity, students will be put on a waiting list.
- Day and evening classes are offered remotely, and some testing may require in-person attendance.
Perkins Grant Funding Opportunities
Training and Education Scholarships
Workforce Solutions scholarships support training for some of the region's high-skilled, high-growth occupations.
If you're interested in one of these San Jac programs, Workforce Solutions may be able to help fund your training. Learn more about this opportunity and other financial aid sources today!
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? San Jacinto College’s Business Operations, Supply Chain, and Entrepreneurship (BOSE) program may be right for you. The BOSE program offers a variety of classes that will enhance the skills of both seasoned veterans and first-timers.
Now, San Jac is offering grants to make select classes more accessible. See if these free classes are a match for you!
