Payment Options and Funding Assistance
Because NIC Workforce Training Center offers programs and courses that are non-credit, federal financial aid (FAFSA) is not available. However, scholarships, payment plans, and other options are available to help students with educational financing.
Idaho LAUNCH
Do you live in Idaho? You may qualify for 90% tuition assistance for training and education. Complete and submit the form below and a career planner from the Idaho Department of Labor will contact you, help you with your research, and evaluate the amount of funding available to you.
Payment Plan
The payment plan enables students and families to spread educational expenses over equal monthly installments. Payment plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There is no interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable, and it’s easy to enroll!
*Please note that enrolling in a
Nelnet payment plan does not automatically register you for your course.
Please call Customer Service at 208-769-3214 to register for your course after you have established your payment plan.
**Most payment plans must be paid in full before the start date of your class.
Questions? Please contact Customer Service at 208-769-3214 or nicworkforcetraining@nic.edu
Scholarship Program
NIC Workforce Training Center offers scholarships for all classes that are certification or career-based. While there is an application and approval process, awards are not necessarily dependent upon income. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Only partial scholarships are awarded.
*Please wait to hear back from the scholarship committee prior to signing up for other payment options.
*The remainder of the payment is due at the time of registration.
Questions? Please contact Customer Service at 208-769-3214 or nicworkforcetraining@nic.edu
NIC Job Corps
NIC Job Corps is a 3-24 month program that offers personalized support to each individual student based on their needs and goals. Job Corps students are able to enroll in any course or program available from North Idaho College. This includes Workforce Training, a traditional degree, and a GED. Qualifying students will receive 100% tuition, bi weekly stipends, career exploration, weekly personalized case manager meetings, and much more
Sallie Mae Student Loans
NIC Workforce Training Center is pleased to be collaborating with Sallie Mae in order to offer loan payments for classes $1000 or over (CNA included) that will lead directly to certification and employment. Application for Sallie Mae financing is required. Upon completion of the application, the approval process is relatively fast. Information regarding current interest rates is available at 1-844-827-7478.
Employment and Training Services
The Idaho Employment and Training (E&T) program connects Idahoans with the resources they need to get a meaningful job to support themselves and their families. For more information contact Keri Simonet at 208-662-2761 or kcsimonet@nic.edu