What Is SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly the food stamps program, is a nutrition program that helps low-income individuals and families buy food and stay healthy.
To learn more about SNAP, visit: https://portal.ct.gov/dss/snap
What Is the SNAP Employment and Training Program?
The Employment and Training Program provides SNAP recipients with career training, mentoring, and support services to prepare them for job opportunities in the fields of allied health and computer technology.
Scholarships for SNAP Recipients
MCC is pleased to offer SNAP recipients access to federally-funded scholarships, which are administered through the state’s Department of Social Services (DSS), to attend one of these career training programs.
If you are a U.S. citizen receiving SNAP benefits in Connecticut, you may be eligible to participate in one of the training programs offered through the Continuing Education Division if you:
- have a high school diploma or GED, and
- do not receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Scholarships are available for the following programs:
Allied Health
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician — not available for SNAP Scholarships in Spring 2021
Computer Technology
- A+ Certification Exam 220-901
- A+ Certification Exam 220-902
- Computer Boot Camp
- Microsoft Office MCC Certification
- PC Repair and Maintenance
How Do I Apply for a Scholarship?
Please complete the SNAP Scholarship Application and contact our SNAP Coordinator (contact info below), who will determine your eligibility for a scholarship and help you select a program that best meets your needs. SNAP is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that does not discriminate; view non-discrimination statement.
For questions and additional information, email MA-CE-SNAP-ETInformation@manchestercc.edu
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