Durham Tech Financial Aid

06/25/2026

🔔 The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Application is live! This grant provides financial support for Durham County residents towards tuition and fees for the following eligible Curriculum and Continuing Education Courses.
• Early Childhood Education (Curriculum)
• Nurse Aide (Continuing Education)
• Community Health Worker (Continuing Education)
• Care Manager (Continuing Education)
• Phlebotomy (Continuing Education)
• Medication Aide (Continuing Education)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (Curriculum)

*You must have completed or be registered for the eligible program or courses to receive funding from this grant.

We have scholarships available! 📚 If you’re currently enrolled in any of the following programs or courses, you may be eligible to apply:

Early Childhood Education
Nurse Aide
Community Health Worker
Care Manager
Phlebotomy
Medication Aide
Occupational Therapy Assistant

Learn more and apply now: https://tinyurl.com/3wd2adr4

Durham Tech Financial Aid Durham Tech Foundation

06/10/2026

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity!

The 2026–2027 Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship is now open for applications. North Carolina community college students enrolled in eligible life sciences programs may qualify for funding to help achieve their educational and career goals.

All materials can be submitted to the Durham Tech Financial Aid Office via email or in-person. Application deadline: July 24, 2026

Learn more and apply at: www.ncbionetwork.org/sam-taylor-scholarship

05/07/2026

🔔 Apply for the $5,000 SECU People Helping People Scholarship today!

The Durham Tech Financial Aid Office is currently accepting applications for the 2026 year, with a deadline of July 6, 2026. For application details, please contact the Durham Tech Financial Aid Office or email [email protected].

Eligibility criteria include:
- Attending or accepted to a North Carolina Community College
- North Carolina residency eligible for in-state tuition
- Minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA and enrollment in an associate degree, diploma, or certificate program
- Completion of FAFSA and demonstration of leadership and community involvement.

04/27/2026

📢 Scholarship Opportunity for Triangle Students!

We’re excited to share that Lenovo and the Durham Bulls are offering two $2,500 STEM scholarships for the 2026–27 school year!
If you’re a student in the Triangle area currently enrolled—or planning to enroll—in a STEM program at a North Carolina community college or university, this is a great opportunity to get support for your education.

🎓 Two recipients will be selected—one by each organization.

Know a student who might qualify? Tag them below or share this post to help spread the word!

🔗 Learn more and apply: milb.com/durham/community/lenovo-stem-scholarship-program

Lenovo and the Durham Bulls are teaming up to award two (2) scholarships of $2,500 to eligible students residing in the Triangle area who are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a STEM-based program at a North Carolina university or community college for the 2026-27 school year!

One recipient will be selected by Lenovo and one by the Durham Bulls. Know someone who's eligible? Encourage them to apply today!

Full information and applications are available at milb.com/durham/community/lenovo-stem-scholarship-program.

04/09/2026

🔔 Don’t forget to apply for the Durham Tech Foundation Scholarships! The application closes April 15th.

We’re halfway through the scholarship application period! ⏳

If you’re a current Durham Tech student and planning to be enrolled in the next school year, be sure to apply for Foundation scholarships before April 15. One easy application qualifies you for over 200 scholarships! Apply online at durhamtech.academicworks.com 💰

Questions? We’re hanging out with our friends from Durham County Public Health at Spring Fling today from 11-2 in the Main Campus quad! Or email [email protected] any time.

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03/16/2026

Your financial future matters. 💼✨

Attend our next Financial Literacy Workshop with Coastal Credit Union on Tuesday, March 31st to gain practical knowledge that supports your goals—now and beyond.

🔗 Save your spot: http://bit.ly/3MtPnH9

Lunch is provided for attendees!

03/16/2026

Attention 📚The Durham Tech Foundation Scholarship application is now open for students to apply from March 15-April 15!

Please email any direct questions to the Foundation at [email protected].

📣Students: Scholarship season is almost here! Keep an eye out for communications about the Foundation scholarship portal, which opens on March 15. With more than 200 scholarships available, we have something for everyone! Fill out one simple application and we match you against all of them. Foundation scholarships are separate from financial aid - no FAFSA required.

Durham Technical Community College

02/23/2026

We are excited to share that we are hosting a workshop series with Coastal Credit Union! These workshops are designed to help students with building confidence in managing money, budgeting, and planning for future goals. Our workshop series kicks off on Tuesday, February 24 from 12-1pm! Please sign up via this link: http://bit.ly/3MtPnH9. Lunch will be provided for attendees 🍕

In Partnership with Coastal Credit Union, Durham Tech Financial Aid is hosting a 4-part series dedicated to increasing financial literacy for Durham Tech students and employees.

1. Introducing: Financial Freedom
Tuesday, February 24
12:00-1:00 PM
Building 10 (Wynn) Multi-Purpose Room

2. Budgeting (Not Just Surviving but Thriving)
Tuesday, March 31
12:00-1:00 PM
Building 10 (Wynn) Multi-Purpose Room

3. Debt Management (Acknowledging Debt)
Tuesday, April 14
12:00-1:00 PM
Building 10 (Wynn) Room 10-301

4. Retirement (Planning for the Future)
Tuesday, April 21
12:00-1:00 PM
Building 10 (Wynn) Multi-Purpose Room

Register now: https://visit.durhamtech.edu/event/1469037?p=ZHVyaGFtdGVjaC5ldmVudHMuMTQ2OTAzNw%3D%3D

02/02/2026

The Office of Financial Aid is thrilled to share that we are searching for Work Study students interested in supporting students at the local elementary school. Scan the QR code to apply.

View the full list of current Work-Study opportunities on our website. If you are interested in a Work-Study opportunity, complete the Work-Study Eligibility Form and the Work Study Employment Application.rri