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)
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