Financial Assistance Options
It is important to secure your funding as soon as possible!
Funding can take up to four to six weeks to secure, so start now!
We are here to help! Call us at (716) 821-7500 or
Contact Kim, our Financial Aid Coordinator at (716) 821-7398.
Please Note: Funding is generally only available for programs over 100 hours.
Exceptions include Employer Sponsorship, the US Department of Veterans Affairs and ACCES-VR. (see below)
Workforce Buffalo Downtown Career Center (DCC)
Resource for Erie County residents.
Contact:
77 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 856-5627
www.workforcebuffalo.org
US Department of Veterans Affairs
For Veterans of the US Armed Forces.
Contact:
(888) 442-4551
www.va.gov/education/eligibility
Union or Employer Funding
May be available for qualified employees.
Examples include CSEA, 1199 SEIU, Elderwood, The McGuire Group, etc. *Contact your HR or union representative for more information.
Niagara Employment & Training Center (NETC)
Resource for Niagara County residents.
Contact:
Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-8108
www.worksource1.com
PathStone Corporation
Resource for low-income individuals ages 18-24 living in Erie County.
Contact:
100 Leroy Ave., Suite 265
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 465-7606
Scan code to complete form to determine if eligible.
https://admin-office.formaloo.me/qwou5x
SUNY Erie One Stop (ECC One Stop)
Resource for Erie County residents.
Contact:
ECC North Campus, Gleasner Hall Room 166
6205 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 270-4444
www.ecc.edu/academics/one-stop-career-center.html
Federal Student Aid
Available for 600+ clock hour programs only which includes the Federal
Pell grant and Federal Direct student loans.
Complete your FAFSA and loan agreement at www.studentaid.gov
*Erie 1 BOCES’ school code is 012557.
ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education
Service)
For students with disabilities.
Contact:
508 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 848-8001
www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/buffalo-district-office
Private Student Loans
May be available through your bank or credit union. You may also apply for career training loans through www.salliemae.com.
*Interest rates and fees will vary so do your research.