Financial Aid & Scholarships

COVID-19 Emergency Grant for Adult Students
At MNTC, we understand that the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact has caused financial hardship for many of our students. Through the COVID-19 Emergency Grant, we are providing financial assistance to our adult students who have been economically impacted by this.

In order for MNTC to determine if you would be eligible for a payment through the emergency funds process, you would need to qualify through FASFA or complete the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEERF) Grant Self-Certification Form. You must meet the criteria listed below:

• Be enrolled or accepted in a degree or certificate program approved for financial aid.
• Not be enrolled in Elementary or Secondary School.
• For currently enrolled students, be making satisfactory academic progress.
• Not owe an over payment on Title IV grants or loans.
• Not be in default on a Title IV loans.
• Be a United States citizen or national, permanent resident or other eligible non-citizen for Title IV Federal Aid.
• Not have fraudulently received Title IV loans in excess of annual or aggregate limits.
• Have returned fraudulently obtained Title IV funds if convicted of, or pled guilty of or no contest to charges.
• Have repaid Title IV amounts in excess of annual or aggregate limits if obtained inadvertently.
• Have registered for Selective Service. (Males only).
• Have a valid and verifiable Social Security Number.
• Not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale, with certain time limitations.

By signing the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEERF) Grant Self-Certification Form, you are also stating that you have expenses related to COVID-19 as a result of moving to distance learning.  Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Food
• Housing
• Course materials
• Technology
• Health care
• Child-care expenses

Moore Norman Technology Center is committed to assisting as many students as possible during this trying time.

For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (405) 801-5045 or email Financial Aid Coordinator Audra Main at Audra.Main@mntc.edu.

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• Federally funded program which provides aid to adult students who seek a diploma or certificate in an eligible career major at our institution.
• Pell Grants are restricted to students who have not earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Eligibility is based on meeting certain criteria.
• Grant does not have to be repaid.

More information: FAFSA.gov

• MNTC is provided limited funds to use toward students with the greatest need.
• Grant does not have to be repaid.

• May cover up to 50 percent of tuition costs depending on eligibility.
• Administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
• Grant does not have to be repaid.

https://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

What is the MNTC Tuition Waiver?

• Waives the tuition costs for one (1) Career Program (does not cover resource fee ,supplies, other fees)

Eligibility Requirements​

• High school graduates or equivalent recipients
• Residents of the MNTC school district
• Acceptance into a MNTC Career Program
• Student begins class prior to their 21st birthday
• Students attending MNTC while in high school must have had at least a “B” as their final semester grade while attending MNTC and stayed within MNTC's attendance policy.

How Do I Maintain Eligibility?

• Must maintain a letter grade of at least a “B” in the Career Program
• Must stay within attendance policy
• Cannot change Career Program after refund period
• Once a student stops attending MNTC as an adult, they are no longer eligible for the scholarship. This scholarship is not available to students who have already attended MNTC as an adult.

How Do You Get Started?

Complete an application for enrollment! 

This tuition waiver is not available to students who have already attended MNTC as an adult.
Awards Available: Varies

Tuition Waiver Board Policy

Long-Term Career Program Scholarships

The purpose of the Moore Norman Technology Center Foundation, Inc. is to provide funds needed by students pursuing career and technical training programs at MNTC.

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Short-Term Class Scholarships for Health Occupations

• HO-083 - Long Term Care Nurse Aide Flex - 104 Hours
• HO-082 - Home Health / Long Term Care Aide Flex - 120 Hours

The purpose of the Moore Norman Technology Center Foundation, Inc. is to provide funds needed by students pursuing career and technical training programs at MNTC.

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Learn More about MNTC Foundation

• Students Applicable: Adult Tech Center Students that are deemed eligible by Technology Center Financial Aid Administrator
• Awards Available: $100-$500 Educational Reimbursement through Tech Center Bursar Office
• Application Period: 11/1/2019 through 1/17/2020
• Location to Send Application: MNTC Financial Aid Office, Information and Enrollment, Franklin Road Campus (entrance B)

Learn more about the Otha Grimes Memorial and Francis Tuttle Memorial Scholarship

Learn about the Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation Scholarship

• Applicants should be currently enrolled, and continuing in any AST course major(s). Applicants are judged on multiple factors.
• Application Period: 11/1/2019 through 2/1/2019

Download Application

http://www.ucango2.org/ 

Military Veterans’ Assistance

• Veterans or qualified family members may use their VA Educational Benefits at MNTC while attending one of our VA approved courses. A list of all VA Approved courses are listed below. 
  • Approved Programs for VA Educational benefits 2018-2019:
    • Long Term Career Programs: 
      • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
      • Practical Nursing (Daytime & Evening)
      • Cosmetology
      • Esthetician
      • Master Instructor
      • Surgical Technology
         
• Veterans who served in the Armed Forces on or after September 16, 1940, are eligible for vocational rehabilitation if the veteran became disabled during active duty
• A disabled veteran will be given an evaluation to establish eligibility and entitlement and to determine whether the veteran needs extended evaluation, independent living services, educational or vocational training, employment services, or a combination of benefits
• Information for all other veteran's educational and training benefits can be obtained from the VA office in Muskogee, or MNTC's Financial Aid office

Veteran's Administration-Vocational Rehabilitation
215 Dean A McGee, Rm. 218
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Contact
Kimberly Herlihy

405-609-8231

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Assistance provided to qualifying individuals on tribal rolls. Each tribe handles assistance through their tribal area offices. To find out the location of your tribe, contact Carolyn Edwards-Johnson. Grants may be available for tuition, supplies, and living expenses.

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
4149 Highline Blvd, Ste. 380
Oklahoma City, OK 73108

Contact:
Carolyn Edwards-Johnson
405.945.6057

This is a program that is available to assist individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Services include testing, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and counseling services. In some cases Vocational Rehabilitation pays tuition, fees, books, and supply costs.

State of Oklahoma Department of
Vocational Rehabilitation
2227 West Lindsey, Ste. 1200
Norman, OK 73069

Contact:
Main Office
405.329.6096

This agency provides a one-stop delivery system for a variety of services from employment information, to financial aid for training, and education programs.

Cleveland County WIB Inc.
PO Box 5345
Norman, OK 73069