Looking for a way to quickly start a new career or get that job promotion? Rhodes State College is offering $2,000 scholarships towards earning a credential or certificate, making most of the programs free. Eligible certifications are listed below along with additional costs if the scholarship doesn't cover the entire cost of the course.

Summer classes begin May 30th and Fall classes begin August 21st.

Eligible Certificate Programs

Credit: 
Certificate Cost (after scholarship) Semester Available 
State Tested Nursing Assistant $339.83  Summer or Fall
CPR (one class certification) FREE  Summer or Fall
Cardiographic Technician $397.33 Fall
Phlebotomy $447.44 Summer or Fall
Medical Billing and Coding $3,879.73 Summer or Fall
Project Management (CAPM) $1,664.42 Summer or Fall
Addiction Services Certificate $174.00 Summer or Fall
Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate $1,535.86 Summer or Fall
FANUC Certification FREE Fall
Non-Credit: 
Certificate Cost (after scholarship) Semester Available 
Comp TIA Security+  FREE  Available Online Anytime
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)  FREE  Available Online Anytime
Certified Ethical Hacker  FREE  Available Online Anytime
Certified Information Systems Security Professional  FREE  Available Online Anytime
Comp TIA Network+ FREE  Available Online Anytime
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)  FREE Available Online Anytime
Eligibility Criteria (student must meet one of the following):
  • Currently Unemployed
  • Eligible for Veteran’s Benefits
  • Eligible for TAA Benefits
  • Eligible for Pell Grant
  • Previous Foster Care Participant
  • Eligible for Medicaid
  • Individual with Disability
  • Eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needed Families (TANF)
  • Eligible for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
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For more information, contact:
Credit Certificates - enroll@rhodesstate.edu or call 419-995-8320
Non-Credit - hunter.m@rhodesstate.edu or call 419-204-6352