Aspire Tuition Waiver

The Aspire Tuition Waiver provides tuition assistance for students enrolled in a Career Training program. To establish eligibility, the student must meet one of the qualifications below.

Aspire Tuition Waiver Qualifications:

  • At any time in the last two years, the student’s family received Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and/or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
  • The student family’s Adjusted Gross Income on 2023 Federal Tax Return (Form 1040) is below 275% of the 2023 Poverty Guidelines.
  • The student has a Student Aid Index (SAI) below 7395 on the 2024-2025 FAFSA and is not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.

The Aspire Tuition Waiver will cover 100% of the tuition for eligible in-state students or 50% of the tuition for eligible out-of-state students. Students may receive a tuition waiver for up to two programs, inclusive of the Next Step Tuition Waiver.

Students interested in the Aspire Tuition Waiver must complete an application. The application is a PDF form that must be printed and signed. Students must submit proof of their eligibility to the Financial Aid Office along with the Aspire Tuition Waiver application.

Aspire Tuition Waiver Application