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  1. Early Admission Grant
    Description:
    The School understands the necessity for high school graduates to begin their futures with marketable skills which are critical to career satisfaction. The School also believes that high school graduates should be presented the opportunity to develop these valuable skills while prudently managing the amount of financial investment required to obtain a post-secondary education. In the spirit of these goals, the School offers high school students the opportunity to receive the Early Admission Grant.
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Applicant must be a current high school student 
    • Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s programs.
    • Applicant must begin classes within one (1) year of high school graduation
    • While enrolled at the School, the applicant must maintain (a) continuous enrollment and (b) Satisfactory Academic Progress
    • Submit Expressive Demonstration (An expressive demonstration of "why school is important to you" (Mediums could include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: written expression, video, presentation, social media engagement, expressive piece of art, etc.)

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards: 
    Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)

    • *Additional institutional grants cannot be used.
    • Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year. 

    Application Process & Deadlines:

    • Application Process: (1) Complete a school interview. (2) Submit your expressive demonstration.
    • Application Deadline: November 30
       

  2. United Commitment Grant
    Description: 
    The School understands the importance of developing high school graduates into productive members of society who are committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community. Therefore, the School offers the United Commitment Grant to high school students who can demonstrate their high level of commitment to completing their degree and pursuing their career path to shape society and the surrounding community.
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Criteria: 

    • Applicant must be a current high school student or have graduated from high school within one year.
    • Applicants, before the deadline date must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s diploma or associate degree program.
    • The student must begin classes within one year of the recipient's high school graduation date.
    • While enrolled at the school the applicant must maintain (a) continuous enrollment and (b) Satisfactory Academic Progress.
    • Submit Expressive Demonstration (An expressive demonstration of five or more reasons that going to school and pursuing your career path is important to you. How are you going to shape society and the surrounding community with what you are going to study and pursue in your career? (Mediums could include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: written expression, video, song, presentation, social media engagement, expressive piece of art, etc.)

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards:

    • Degree:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($333 per term *additional institutional grants cannot be used
    • Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 ($333 per term) in their first academic year

    Application Process & Deadlines: 

    • Application Process: (1) Complete a school interview. (2) Submit your expressive demonstration.
    • See your admissions department for current deadlines and eligibility requirements.  Application and Seat Fee (if applicable) are due prior to enrollment to establish eligibility.
       

  3. Nursing Pathway Grant
    Description:
    United Career Institute recognizes the need for trained healthcare and nursing professionals in our communities. Therefore, to support this need and the lifelong career goals of our students, UCI offers the following Nursing Pathway Grant to qualified Alumni.
    Programs:
    Degree
    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Students must be a graduate of one of West Virginia Junior College’s, United Career Institute’s, or East Ohio College’s medical diploma or associate degree programs.
    • Students must apply for and be accepted into the Institution’s Associate Degree Nursing program. 

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards: 
    Degree:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)

    • * additional institutional grants cannot be used.

    Application Process & Deadlines:
    Qualified alumni are auto-applied for the Nursing Pathway Grant by virtue of their enrollment.
    There are no application deadlines.    

  4. Employee Appreciation Grant
    Description: 
    United Career Institute appreciates its employees and their dedication to helping UCI students improve their lives through career-focused training and support. As a token of its gratitude for the great service UCI employees provide, UCI offers the Employee Appreciation Grant to its qualified employees.
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Requirements:

    • The employee must be employed by this Institution, another institution under common ownership, or a related company that provides support to those institutions.
    • The employee must be in good standing, which includes but is not limited to, consideration of length of employment. The minimum employment is six months of service. Should the employee’s employment be terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily while the employee is receiving the scholarship, awards will be discontinued at the end of the current term.
    • Employee must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
    • The Employee Appreciation Scholarship will apply to both full-time and part-time employees as long as the employee meets the criteria stated above.

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards: 
    Non-Nursing: Employee - 90% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships and benefits).
    Nursing:  Employee - 50% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships and benefits).  Equally distributed across terms in the program 
    *additional grants cannot be used. 
    Application & Deadline Process: 
    Employees should make a written request to the President including (a) the proposed grant recipient, (b) the program of interest, and (c) how the proposed recipient will benefit from the grant.
    There are no application deadlines.

  5. Family Appreciation Grant
    Description:
    United Career Institute appreciates its employees and their dedication to helping UCI students improve their lives and the lives of their family through career-focused training and support. As a token of its gratitude for the great service UCI employees provide, UCI offers the Family Appreciation Grant to its qualified employees and family members.
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Requirements:

    • For the purpose of this grant only, “Eligible Family Member” is defined as a parent, spouse, child, or grandchild. This includes family members that are formally adopted. (Note: Siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family members are not eligible.) Documentation must be provided upon request.
    • The employee must be employed by this Institution, another institution under common ownership, or a related company that provides support to those institutions.
    • The employee must be in good standing, which includes but is not limited to, consideration of length of employment. The minimum employment is six months of service. Should the employee’s employment be terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily while the employee or his/her qualified family member is receiving the grant, awards will be discontinued at the end of the current term.
    • Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
    • The Family Appreciation Grant will apply to both full-time and part-time employee's as long as the employee meets the criteria stated above.

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards: 
    All Programs: Qualified Family Member:  50% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships and benefits).  Equally distributed across terms in the program 
    *additional grants cannot be used.
    Application Process: 
    Employees should make a written request to the President (a) the proposed grant recipient, (b) the program of interest, and (c) how the proposed recipient will benefit from the grant.
    There are no application deadlines.

  6. Armed Services Grants
    Description:
    United Career Institute armed services grant is designed to recognize the sacrifice made by volunteering for duty in a branch of the armed services. The objective of the grant is to help finance career education for the families of these individuals. 
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Requirements

    • Active duty or veteran (as defined by the Veteran’s Administration) who served in the Armed Forces and their families who choose to attend United Career Institute 
    • Family members are defined as a parent, step-parent, spouse and children including step-children.  This includes family members that are formally adopted. 
    • Family member applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
    • With proper documentation, a veteran, active duty, dependent of a veteran, or a spouse of a veteran will have his or her application fee waived.  The student is still responsible to pay the seat fee.
    • Student must be able to show eligibility proof (for example: Military ID or DD214 papers)

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards:
    Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($333 per term)
    Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 in their first year ($333 per term)
    Application Process and Deadlines:
    Qualified students and prospective students who have been accepted for enrollment are auto applied for the Armed Services Grant by virtue of their enrollment.
    There are no application deadlines.

  7. Friends of Coal Miners Grant
    The Friends of Coal Miners Grant is designed to support current or former coal company employees and their families’ finance career training. Grant deadline: Last day of every month.
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Current or former employees including, miners, administrative and staff of coal companies and their families who choose to attend United Career Institute.
    • Family member are defined as a parent, step parent, spouse and children including step children 
    • Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
    • Student must be able to show eligibility proof (Coal Miners Card)

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards:
    Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($333 per Term) 
    Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 in their first year ($333 per Term)
    Application Process and Deadlines:
    All students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
    There is no application or deadline. 

  8. Nurses Touch Lives Grant
    The Nurses Touch Lives Grant is designed to financially support students desiring an education and career as a nurse.
    Programs:
    Practical Nursing Diploma
    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Student is accepted for enrollment into the institution’s Practical Nursing Program.
    • Student has financial need where financial need is defined as tuition and fees remaining after all other grants, scholarships, or benefits are applied.

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards:
    Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 for the diploma.
    Applications and Deadlines:
    Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
    There are no application deadlines.

  9. Imagine America Scholarship
    The award-winning Imagine America Scholarship program helps thousands of high school seniors each year pursue a career school education. As a participating Imagine America institution, UCI will award up to ten (10) Imagine America Scholarships annually based on year of high school graduation. Additional Scholarships may be accepted at the sole discretion of UCI.
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Applicant must be a current high school student 
    • High school GPA of 2.5 or better
    • Demonstrated community service during senior year
    • Likelihood of successful school completion 

    Number of Awards:
    Up to ten (10) Imagine America scholarships annually based on year of high school graduation will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship in the first academic year. Additional scholarships may be accepted at the sole discretion of UCI.
    Awards:
    Up to $1,000 ($333 per term)
    Application Process and Deadlines:
    Apply with www.imagine-america.org                                                         

    Students seeking to apply for this scholarship may submit their application on-line at www.imagine-america.org. Completed applications are initially forwarded to the student’s home high school for review by the appropriate member of the staff. Applications approved by the student’s high school are then forwarded to UCI for review. *Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible for any scholarships. *Scholarship deadline: September 15th of each year following the student’s high school graduation, unless the Imagine America Foundation sets an earlier deadline. Contact Admissions for more information on deadline.

    Recent high school graduates have until December 31 to apply. High school graduates of the next year can start applying on January 1.

  10. Buckeye Online Grant
    Description:
    The Buckeye Online Grant is designed to promote higher education for residents of Ohio who need or prefer to obtain their degree through an online platform. 
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Applicant must be a resident of Ohio at the time of acceptance.
    • Applicant must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
    • Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment.  For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online. 

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards: 
    Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
    * additional institutional grants cannot be used
    Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term)in their first academic year 
    Application Process & Deadlines:
    Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. 
    Application Deadline: None

  11. Keystone State Online Grant
    Description:
    The Keystone State Online Grant is designed to promote higher education for residents of Pennsylvania who need or prefer to obtain their degree through an online platform. 
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Applicant must be a resident of Pennsylvania at the time of acceptance.
    • Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
    • Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online. 

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards: 
    Degree:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $4,000 ($666 per term)
    *additional institutional grants cannot be used
    Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($666 per term) in their first academic year
    Application Process & Deadlines:
    Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. 
    There is no deadline.

  12. Bluegrass State Online Grant
    Description:
    The Bluegrass State Online Grant is designed to promote higher education for residents of Kentucky who need or prefer to obtain their degree through an online platform. 
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Applicant must be a resident of Kentucky at the time of acceptance.
    • Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
    • Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online. 

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards: 
    Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
    *additional institutional grants cannot be used
    Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year
    Application Process & Deadlines:
    Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. 
    There is no deadline.

  13. Chesapeake Online Grant
    Description:
    The Chesapeake Online Grant is designed to promote higher education for residents of Maryland who need or prefer to obtain their degree through an online platform. 
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Applicant must be a resident of Maryland at the time of acceptance.
    • Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
    • Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online. 

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards: 
    Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
    *additional institutional grants cannot be used
    Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year
    Application Process & Deadlines:
    Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
    There is no deadline.

  14. Old Dominion Online Grant
    Description:
    The Old Dominion Online Grant is designed to promote higher education for residents of Virginia who need or prefer to obtain their degree through an online platform. 
    Programs:
    Diploma/Degree
    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Applicant must be a resident of Virginia at the time of acceptance.
    • Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
    • Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online. 

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards: 
    Degree:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
    *additional institutional grants cannot be used
    Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year
    Application Process & Deadlines:
    Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
    There is no deadline.

  15. Alumni Legacy Grant
    United Career Institute is committed to upgrading the professional skills and job readiness of area residents. Therefore, to support this goal and to encourage succeeding generations of local individuals to realize the career and financial benefits of an education, UCI offers the Alumni Legacy Grant to family members of our graduates.
    Programs:
    Associate Degree and Diploma
    Eligibility Requirements:

    • For the purpose of this grant only, “Graduate” is defined as a student who meets graduation requirements from one of the Institution’s diploma or associate degree programs.
    • Grant applicant must be a member of a graduate’s nuclear family. Nuclear family is defined as spouse, mother, father, brother, sister, and children.  Step-parents, step-siblings and step-children also meet the definition of nuclear family membership.  Documentation must be provided upon request. *Eligibility can be extended to family members beyond the nuclear family when requested and approved by the institution. 
    • Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs and (d) complete the Alumni Legacy Grant form.

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards:
    Degree:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
    Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($500 per term)
    *Additional institutional grants cannot be used
    Application Process & Deadline:
    Auto-applied once enrolled and the Alumni Legacy Grant form is completed and approved by Financial Aid. 
    There is no deadline.

  16. Career Fast-Track Grant
    Description:
    The Career Fast-track Grant is a tuition grant that is designed to assist individuals who have recently lost their job as a result of business closure or reduction-in-force. UCI understands that many displaced employees desire to use this unfortunate circumstance as an opportunity to transition into a new, rewarding career. UCI offers this grant as a way to assist effected individuals in fast-tracking their transition.
    Programs:
    Diploma/Associate Degree
    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Applicant’s employment must have been discontinued as a result of business closure or reduction-in-force
    • Applicant must make application to the Institution within 180 days of their final day of work where the qualified dislocation of employment occurred
    • Applicant must be accepted into one of the Institution’s Associate Degree or Diploma programs. 

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards:
    Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 for the degree ($500 per term)
    *additional grants cannot be used
    Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year for the diploma
    Application Process & Deadlines:
    Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. Supporting documentation can be requested at any time.
    There is no deadline.

  17. Academic Success Grant
    Description:
    It is the goal of the institution to produce graduates who are productive and contributing members of their profession and their communities. The purpose of the Academic Success Grant is to motivate and reward responsible students who strive to that end. Grant amounts vary based on each student’s academic achievement.
    Programs:
    Degree programs, excluding all nursing programs.
    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Applicant must be enrolled in an Associate Degree Program, excluding nursing.
    • Student maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress
    • Student completes at least one academic year of his/her program with a minimum 2.590 CGPA.

    Number of Awards:
    The number of awards is not capped.
    Awards:
    4.0 GPA = $3,000 ($1,000 per term)
    3.00-3.99 GPA = $2,100 ($700 per term)
    2.50 - 2.99 GPA = $1,200 ($400 per term)
    *If you are awarded a $3,000 scholarship, additional scholarships cannot be used
    Application Process and Deadlines:
    All students are auto-applied for the Academic Success Grant by virtue of their enrollment once the first academic year is completed. There is no application or deadline.  This scholarship can be applied to only one program per student.