GEER 2020-2021 Scholarship Information
FREE CLASSES
Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER)
The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Program provides scholarships for eligible students who enroll in workforce training programs that lead to a state or industry recognized credential. The scholarships help cover all costs associated with these programs including registration/tuition fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation and other related costs of these courses.
Students Eligibility Requirement
- Resident of North Carolina
- Enrolled in a course that is at least 96 hours or more and leads to a state or industry recognized credential.
- Enrolled in one of the following ten programs of study (classes eligible for this program will display the GEER logo).
- Construction
- Emergency Medical Services
- Industrial/Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Healthcare
- Information Technology
Spring 2021 Eligible Classes:
Healthcare
Health Unit Coordinator
Nutritional Dietary Manager Part 1 & 2
Dialysis Technician
Nurse Aide Hybrid Course
Therapeutic Massage
Medical Coding
Geriatric Aide
Phlebotomy
Pharmacy Technician
Emergency Medical Tech
Advanced Emergency Medical Tech
Paramedic
Construction
Electrical Technician I
Electrical II
HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration)
Business Administration
Paralegal Certificate Studies Program
To Take These Classes for FREE:
- Contact campus where you plan to take class(es) and place your name on the list for the class(es)
- Contact Ted Ollis at 828.766.1297 or tollis@mayland.edu to fill out an application
Note: All fees due at the time of registration will be paid by the GEER program so students will not have any out-of-pocket expenses.
For additional information about the GEER Program contact:
Ted Ollis | 828.766.1297 | tollis@mayland.edu
For additional information about GEER eligible classes contact the campus nearest you:
Avery Learning Center
828.733.5883
Mitchell County Continuing Education
828.766.1291
Yancey Learning Center
828.682.7315