Financial Aid & Scholarships for Welder Training

Private Student Loans

Though continuing education students are not eligible to borrow Federal Direct Loans, they are eligible to borrow many private student loans. You may borrow private loans from any lender you choose that will cover continuing education (noncredit) courses.
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Borrowing costs vary between programs and institutions. You will need to investigate the costs and choose the program that is right for you.
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​FINAID.org offers a loan analyzer that helps students compare borrowing costs from an extensive list of private loan companies.

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financial assistance

If you require financial assistance, there are several options available to you based on eligibility. Our partners at AACC can assist you with additional information. 

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WELDING SCHOLARSHIPS

Here at Earlbeck we're always excited to share any and all financial aid or scholarship opportunities we come across that are geared towards those looking to forge a path in the skilled trades! The list below is a selection of potentially available opportunities but to view  the most current selection, check out the "Financial Aid & Scholarships" category over on our blog!

Currently running OPPOrtunities:

AACC Full tuition scholarship

Eileen Blob Memorial Scholarship

Eileen BloB Scholarship

Earlbeck established this memorial scholarship as a tribute to Eileen. Applications are open from April 1st to May 23rd every year and awardees will receive free tuition for Fundamentals of Welding and an Intermediate (MIG/TIG/Stick) of their choice. By investing in your education and future, we hope to honor Eileen's memory and reflect the positive impact she had on so many lives!

apply for EBM scholarship

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CCBC OPPORTUNITIES

CCBC often can assist with or cover the costs of your education if you are a resident of Baltimore County. Check CCBC's website below to see what current programs are available.

CCBC Scholarships

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Mike Rowe Works 

Scholarship opportunities are also available through mikeroweWORKS Foundation. A million dollars in work ethic scholarships are available to hard working men and women to help train the next generation of skilled workers. 

Apply for Works Scholarship

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Incumbent worker training program

Through the EARN Maryland grant, MD MEP is offering funds to offset the cost of training. Funding is reimbursement-based and can cover up to 50% of training cost with a cap of $10K per company/year.

Apply for the IWP

​AACC cewd Scholarships

Through AACC, the School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) awards scholarships to qualifying students. Scholarship funds may pay a certain amount of total tuition and fees for courses within approved certificate programs, as listed on the scholarship application. Scholarships will be awarded as funds are available. Funds are limited, so students are encouraged to apply early.

apply for a cewd scholarship

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AWS Scholarship

This scholarship is available through the American Welding Society to provide funds to students seeking welder training less than 2 years in length through a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder. 

Apply for AWS Foundation Scholarship

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SPARKFORCE

SparkForce, the FMA Foundation provides scholarships up to $2,000 for students pursuing a certificate or degree program that will lead to manufacturing careers.

Apply for SPARKFORCE

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WEDnetPA Program

WEDnetPA provides resources needed to train new employees or retrain existing workers. Training funds available up to $2,000 per eligible employee (not to exceed $100,000 per company).

Apply for the Wednetpa program

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