Career Pathways
Overview
Career Pathways Initiative is made possible through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding. The program design assists eligible parents in completing an educational degree and entering a high-paying, high-demand career field. Possible benefits for eligible students may include tuition and fees, textbooks, childcare, and fuel assistance to and from class.
In order to qualify you must:
1. Be a resident of Arkansas, and
2. Have a child(ren) under the age of 21, and
3. Have earned at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. Click here to view the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines.
Call 870-512-7856 or email to set up an orientation. Appointments can be made for Newport, Jonesboro or Marked Tree.
Required Documents:
- Federal Tax Return - form 1040 only (Most Recent Year)
- Applicant’s Photo ID (Driver's License or State-issued ID)
- Social Security Card – Applicant and Child(ren)’s
- Child(ren)’s Birth Certificate
*Benefits are based on the eligibility of the student and the availability of funds.
Career Pathways Initiative Handbook
CAREER PATHWAYS Approved Programs:
Fall 2022 and Spring & Summer 2023
Any of the following technical programs:
Advanced Manufacturing
Agricultural Technology
Automotive Service
Business Technology
Certified Nursing Assistant
Collision Repair
Commercial Driver Training
Computer Networking Technology
Computer Numeric Control Operator
Cosmetology
Culinary Services
Diesel Technology
Emergency Medical Technician
Energy Control Technology
Food & Service Management
High Voltage Lineman Technology
Hospitality Services
Industrial Maintenance
Patient Care Technician
Phlebotomy
Practical Nursing (acceptance letter required)
Pre-Health Professions
Surgical Technology (acceptance letter required)
Welding
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing (ARNEC) (acceptance letter required)
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (AASN) - Registered Nurse Traditional Pathway - LPN to RN (acceptance letter required)
Within one year of graduation in the following associate degrees:
Associate of Arts in General Education
Associate of Science – Liberal Arts & Sciences
Associate of Science – Natural Sciences
Associate of Science - Business
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Associate of Science – Education
Associate of Applied Science – Business Technology
What if I want to get my basics first, then transfer?
Career Pathways cannot cover basics. The goal of the program is for you to obtain employment directly after completion of your program of study at ASUN.
What if I didn’t pay taxes last year and, therefore, have no tax return to submit?
If a tax return (form 1040) cannot be provided, you can request a Verification of Non-filing at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript.
Are funds guaranteed every semester?
Career Pathways assistance is determined by eligibility and available funds in the grant.
What if I am already receiving the Pell grant?
If your program is Pell-eligible, Career Pathways funds may be able to cover what the Pell grant does not.