Wyoming Works
Want To Learn a New Skill That Pays?
Are you a returning adult? Wyoming Works program can help you pay for college!
Wyoming Works provides programs and resources for adult students to learn a skill and secure employment. The program makes available individual grants for students enrolling in approved programs.
Eastern Wyoming College offers degrees and certificate programs supported by a grant program through the state of Wyoming. Wyoming Works (WW) grants can help you pay for training that leads to a great job. Award amounts vary, up to $3360 per calendar year. For full details of this state funded program, visit the legislation page. Below is a summary.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must complete the FAFSA form, demonstrating financial need.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be a Wyoming resident.
- As required, must be registered in an approved program.
- Must maintain satisfactory academic progress in the program.
You are not eligible if:
- You are currently receiving or eligible to receive the Hathaway scholarship.
- You are currently in default on a federal Title IV education loan.
- You owe a refund under a federal Title IV student financial aid program or a subsequently enacted similar federal student financial aid program, or a student financial aid program administered
There are 3 Steps to apply for Wyoming Works:
Wyoming Works approved programs at EWC:
| Certificate | AS Degree | AAS Degree | |
| Beef Production | X | ||
| Business Administration | X | X | |
| CDL | X | ||
| Certified Nursing Assistant | X | ||
| Farm and Ranch Management | X | ||
| Medical Assistant | X | ||
| Machine Tool Technology | X | ||
| Plate Welding | X | ||
| Modern Agriculture Systems | X | ||
| Veterinary Aide | X | ||
| Veterinary Technology | X | ||
| Welding and Joining | X | X | |
| Welding and Joining Specialist | X |