All About Trade School Scholarships for Veterans

Looking for help with funding your Trade Education at CBT Tech Institute? We have a thriving community of veterans who are training for a better life at CBT, and Here is a list of scholarships for our vets!

1. Veterans Troop Scholarship

We are grateful to those who have honorably served our country. To express that gratitude, the CBT Technology Institute Veterans Scholarship offers qualified students a $1,000.00 scholarship for undergraduate studies. Eligible students may also qualify for the Toolkit Grant.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY: Veterans of any of the United States Armed Services may be eligible for the scholarship. Additionally, you must:

• Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Provide a copy of DD Form 214.

 

2. The Dependent Veterans Assistance Scholarship

Provides financial aid to the spouses, widowed spouses, and children of service members who are on active duty or were killed or disabled in the line of duty. The program offers up to $2,500 of education benefits to be used while pursuing a degree at CBT Technology Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY: A Spouse, widowed spouse, or a child of a United States Armed Services member who is on active duty or was killed or disabled in the line of duty may be eligible for the scholarship. Additionally, you must:

For Spouses:

• Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Provide a copy of DD Form 214 of the spouse who served
• Provide proof that the spouse was killed or has a service-connected disability and
• Provide a copy of the marriage license

For a Child:

• Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Provide a copy of DD Form 214 of the parent who served
• Provide proof that the parent was killed or has a service-connected disability and
• Provide a birth certificate or adoption papers for proof

The student should provide a Certificate of Eligibility to the Financial Aid Office.

 

3. Yellow Ribbon Scholarship

The requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

• Tuition cost exceeding $26,042.81 for the award year (August 2021 through July 2022)
• Must have 100% Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefit (meaning 36 months or more in active duty after 9/10/2001)
• The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship is to help veterans who do not have federal student loans or have high payments if tuition and fee charges exceed the CAP of $26,042.81 for the 2021/2022 fiscal year.
• The maximum award granted for 21/22 is $1,750

4. First Responder Children Scholarship

In honor of all the firefighters and police officers who serve the Miami-Dade County community and cities within the Miami-County area, CBT Technology Institute offers $2,500.00 scholarships to select children of these active firefighters and police officers.

To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must qualify for admission to the CBT Technology Institute and be a child (or legally adopted child) of sworn firefighters and Police Officers who will remain active for the duration of their children’s college careers. Students whose parents lost their lives in the line of duty are also eligible for the scholarship.

Each candidate will be awarded $2,500.00 per award year (up to 3 Consecutive award years for AS Programs and 2 Consecutive academic years for Diploma Programs) provided they make satisfactory academic progress.

To apply for these scholarships, please get in touch with us at 786-828-6573 or e-mail us at scholarships.info@cbt.edu for more information.

Trade School Programs for Veterans

CBT Technology Institute is a higher education and career institution with campuses in three convenient locations in the Greater Miami area. Whether you are a veteran interested in a career in the construction industry or a career in information technology (IT), CBT Technology Institute offers programs that can cater to your individual needs and goals.

Miami Construction School

Veterans can take advantage of CBT Technology Institute’s hands-on career training programs, offered through its Miami Construction School, including:

• an 8-month electricity technician diploma program that can give veterans entry-level proficiency and the basic skills and knowledge needed to enter the electrical industry
• a 20-month program offering veterans an opportunity to obtain an associate degree in electrical technology, to become a knowledgeable and competent electrical technician
• an 8-month HVAC technician program where veterans can quickly gain the HVAC training necessary to begin working in an entry-level position in the HVAC industry
• a 20-month AS program that teaches the basics of installing, repairing, and maintaining various equipment in different settings

Miami IT Training School

For veterans interested in a career in IT, CBT Technology Institute offers the following programs:

• a 24-month networking administration associate degree program that provides veterans the classroom instruction and hands-on training necessary to apply for various positions in the computer science industry
• a 12-month computer network support specialist program, ideal for veterans who want to launch their IT career

CBT Technology Institute Veteran Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is eligible for the Veterans Troop Scholarship?

The Veterans Troop Scholarship is available for veterans of any United States Armed Services branch pursuing undergraduate studies. Applicants must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent and provide a copy of DD Form 214 to be eligible.

2. What is the Toolkit Grant, and how can I qualify for it?

The Toolkit Grant may be available for eligible students in addition to the Veterans Troop Scholarship. To qualify, students must meet the criteria for the Veterans Troop Scholarship and may need to fulfill additional requirements.

3. What are the eligibility criteria for the Dependent Veterans Assistance Scholarship?

This scholarship is designed for spouses, widowed spouses, and children of service members who are on active duty or were killed or disabled in the line of duty. Eligibility criteria include earning a high school diploma or equivalent, providing relevant military documentation, and meeting specific requirements based on the relationship to the service member.

4. Can spouses provide alternative documentation for the Dependent Veterans Assistance Scholarship?

No, spouses must provide a copy of the DD Form 214 of the serving spouse, proof of the spouse’s death or service-connected disability, and a copy of the marriage license to be eligible for the scholarship.

5. What is the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship, and how can I qualify for it?

The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship is aimed at veterans with tuition costs exceeding $26,042.81 for the award year. Applicants must have 100% Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefit, meaning 36 months or more in active duty after September 10, 2001. The scholarship aims to help veterans avoid federal student loans or high payments if tuition and fees exceed a certain cap.

6. How can I apply for the First Responder Children Scholarship?

To apply for the First Responder Children Scholarship, candidates must qualify for admission to CBT Technology Institute and be a child of active firefighters and police officers in Miami-Dade County. Applicants should contact CBT Institute for more information and details on the application process.

7. Can students from any program apply for scholarships?

Yes, scholarships are available for students pursuing various programs, including those offered through our Miami Construction School and Miami IT Training School. Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria, so applicants should review the requirements for the scholarship they are interested in.

8. Where can I find more information about these scholarships and trade school programs?

For more information about veteran scholarships and Miami trade school programs at CBT Technology Institute, interested individuals can contact the institution at 786-828-6573 or email scholarships.info@cbt.edu.