The Security Institute - Financial Aid

The Security Institute

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Opportunities

There are several ways to fund your education through Western Iowa Tech in a Homeland Security program of study.

Western Iowa Tech's Financial Aid web page has information about scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

The Department of Labor's Community-Based Job Training Grant may fund towards tuition and fees. Read below for more details.

Community-Based Job Training Grant
(Career Accounts)

The Security Insitute Community-Based Job Training Grant, or Career Accounts, may contribute up to $6,000 over two (2) years in funding towards Homeland Security programs of study. Career Accounts may fund for degree-seeking students and those who wish to continue their education in a homeland security field.
*People are ineligible for a Career Account if they are receiving funding through the Workforce Investment Act. Those receiving federal aid through traditional loans, the Pell Grant and schoarships are still eligible.

Click here for a Career Account application.
When completed, either email to tsi@witcc.edu or mail to the provided address on the application.

The Security Institute Career Accounts consist of Career Jump Start and Career Advancement accounts.

Career Jump Start Accounts Funding: $6,000 maximum over two years
Career Jump Start Accounts are geared toward degree-seeking students enrolled in one of the following programs:

Emergency Medical Services	Police Science Corrections	Cyber Crime Investigations
Emergency & Disaster Management	Police Science Forensics	Computer Forensics Specialist
Fire Science	Police Science Technology	Networking Administration & Security
		LAN Technician

Click here for a checklist to receive a Career Jump Start Account.

Career Advancement Accounts Funding: $3,000 maximum
Career Advancement Accounts fund towards those already in a Homeland Security profession, who wish to advance or obtain further employment opportunities. Courses offered at WITCC are:

Certificate Programs:
	Fire Science	Emergency Disaster Certificate
	EDM Basic Skills Certificate	Emergency Medical Technician
	Emergency Planning Certificate	First Responder
Certificate/Industry Certifications:
	Data Recovery Specialist	Network Security Specialist
Industry Course Completion Card Programs:
	American Heart Association First Aid	American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR
	American Heart Association CPR Instructor	Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
State Certifications:
	Level 2 Police Officer Training
	Telecommunicator Emergency Dispatch Training 40-hour Basic Training
	Telecommunicator Emergency Dispatch Training In-service Training (Recertification)
Continuing Education:
	Inservice training related to the Homeland Security related fields

How do I receive a Career Account?

To be eligible for a Career Jump Start Account:
Click here for a printable checklist to receive a Career Jump Start Account.

1. Apply to WITCC (online application) and take the Computerized Placement Test (CPT) to be accepted into a Homeland Security program of study.

Programs that require CPT cut-off scores for acceptance into program:
Emergency & Disaster Management
Police Science Corrections
Police Science Forensics
Police Science Technology

2. Complete a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
*People are ineligible for a Career Account if they are receiving funding through the Workforce Investment Act. Those receiving federal aid through traditional loans, the Pell Grant and schoarships are still eligible.

3. Register for classes.
    Call 712.274.6403 to make an appointment to meet with an advisor.
    Search for classes at www.witcc.com/classes.

4. Complete The Security Institute Career Account Application.
     Complete application electronically and email it to tsi@witcc.edu, or mail it to the
     provided address:   Steve Ebsen
                                        The Security Institute
                                        WITCC
                                        4647 Stone Ave
                                        PO Box 5199
                                        Sioux City, IA 51102

     NOTE: We will not accept a Career Account Application until you have registered
                  for classes.

5. Upon acceptance of a Career Jump Start Account, you must attend an 8-hour Business Fundamentals "Bridging to Career" Workshop.
*The workshop will cover soft skills such as communication, harassment and interviewing techniques.

* Take as many classes as desired up the maximum $6,000 (up to $3,000 per year for two years). You must successfully complete a course in order to have it paid for by the Department of Labor.

**IMPORTANT! You must be registered and accepted into a program of study before you are eligible to receive Career Jump Start funding.

To be eligible for a Career Advancement Account:
1. Register for the course or training. Call 712.274.6404 to register.
2. Complete The Security Institute Career Account Application.
    Complete application electronically and email it to tsi@witcc.edu, or mail it to the
     provided address:   Steve Ebsen
                                        The Security Institute
                                        WITCC
                                        4647 Stone Ave
                                        PO Box 5199
                                        Sioux City, IA 51102
3. Upon acceptance of a Career Advancement Account:
* Take as many classes as desired up to the $3,000 maximum funding through Career Accounts. You must successfully complete a course in order to have it paid for by the Department of Labor.