Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires a student must be enrolled in an educational program that leads to an associate degree or prepares the student for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. Further, colleges are required to disclose information about programs which are identified as “financial aid eligible” and prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. The list below links to the eligible programs and the Gainful Employment Statement for each program.
Technical CertificatesTechnical Certificate programs are usually one year in length with a major in an occupational area. Certificate programs differ from associate degree programs because they are presented at a different educational level and are developed in response to employment needs identified by local curriculum advisory committees. |
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Allied Health & Nursing
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Applied Technology |
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Certificate of ProficiencyCertificates of Proficiency are usually less than a year in length and provide focused training in a specific technical area which leads to gainful employment. |
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Allied Health and Nursing
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Applied Technology Agriculture Mechanics & HVAC (not eligible) |
Business Maintaining & Managing Personal Computers Microsoft Operating Systems Desktop Support _________________ |