Supporting the Growth of Future Healthcare Practitioners
Alert: Applications for Spring 2024 are open until February 16, 2024
Coconino Community College is excited to introduce a scholarship opportunity made possible through a partnership with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to provide funding for students pursuing certain health care careers.
This funding aims to increase the number of individuals who join the workforce to pursue health care careers in behavioral health, Home and Community Based Service (HCBS), and long-term health care services. If eligible, this scholarship provides comprehensive support to the student, including full tuition coverage, textbooks, course fees, health and safety requirements, and other essential resources.
If you’re a student at CCC, specializing in a health-related field, working toward a certificate or degree, and with the intention of pursuing the behavioral, HCBS, or long-term care workforce, we encourage you to apply!
Eligibility Requirements
We are looking for students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Alien admitted as a Refugee
- Be enrolled at Coconino Community College
- Apply to CCC using our Application
- Have a declared certificate, or associate program in one of the following:
- Meet the minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- View our SAP Standards
- Commit to work for a Home and Community Based Service (HCBS), behavioral health, or long-term care provider organization.
- While not required, we highly recommend having a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file.
If you meet the above requirements, please submit our short application!
Questions about the scholarship may be directed to:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to demonstrate financial need?
No, we will not be asking you to demonstrate financial need as an eligibility requirement for this scholarship.
What are some examples of a Home and Community Based Service (HCBS), behavioral health, or long-term care provider in Flagstaff?
The Peaks, Haven of Flagstaff, Brookdale, Aspire Transitional Care, The Bluffs of Flagstaff, Highgate Senior Living, Home or Community Based Services through Health and Human Services, group homes, and The Guidance Center.
I have already registered and paid for my classes, am I still eligible?
Yes! Students who have registered and paid for their classes are still eligible to apply, and we will distribute funds at the end of the academic semester.
Will I need to be eligible for the FAFSA to be eligible for this scholarship?
No, you don’t need to be determined eligible for FAFSA funding to be eligible for this scholarship. It is highly recommended that you have a completed FAFSA on file at CCC if you are a student here.
You can complete the free FAFSA form on the Student Aid Website, and CCC will receive the FAFSA a week or two after you have submitted it online.
How much money can I expect to receive?
This scholarship will cover tuition as well as provide additional money to support the student’s education. For students enrolled in half-time or above, they can expect to receive an additional $1000 above tuition coverage, and for students enrolled in less than half-time, they can expect to receive $500. This additional stipend can be used to cover costs like books, electronic equipment, and any additional applicable fees. This is applicable to every semester the student is eligible to receive the scholarship, and half-time or above is considered 6 credit hours or more, and less than half-time is fewer than 6 credit hours.
How often can I receive funding?
All qualified students can roll over to the next semester if they are still eligible and will receive the Tuition Coverage and Scholarship Assistance.
Will I need to pay the money back to CCC if I don’t complete my classes?
Yes, if a student fails and/or formally withdraws from the certificate or associate program, or if they change majors, they will be responsible for repayment to Coconino Community College.
What if I fail a class, could I be funded by this scholarship to retake it?
Yes, if a student fails a course, they can be funded again to retake that course for a successful grade.
If I’m already employed at a HCBS, behavioral health, or long-term care provider am I still eligible?
Yes! You’ll see this question on the application, but it’s only for reporting purposes. You just need to meet the eligibility requirements listed above.
How long is the application?
The application is very short and consists of six yes/no questions and an attestation.