Career Training Opportunities
Continuing & Professional Education, in partnership with ed2go, offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.
Click here to browse the available programs.
Financial Assistance
We want to ensure that any interested applicants have all the resources they need for financial assistance should they wish to register for our programs, but do not have the necessary funds.
Below are the various options available. Please note that as the courses offered by Continuing & Professional Education are not for academic credit, financial aid through UNCW is not provided.
Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan
The Smart Option Student Loan is a private student loan which provides a low-interest option for eligible students to finance their education, including our Continuing Education training. The loan may be used to cover the total cost of the program. Loans are available from $1,000 and up, however, CPE will only certify the loan for the exact amount of the registration fee. Additional information may be obtained by calling Sallie Mae Customer Service at 1-877-346-2756 referencing our school branch code 002984-98 or by visiting the Sallie Mae website.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federal program that gives workers the chance to learn the skills and information needed to compete in the new economy. Contact the NCWorks Career Center to discuss the requirements for applying for a WIOA grant. More information can be found by visiting: https://www.doleta.gov/wioa/Overview.cfm
To find a Career Center near you, visit: https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/service-locator.aspx.
Private Bank Loans
Check with your bank about options available. Many offer funds for continuing education and professional development in addition to traditional undergraduate and graduate student loans.
Refund Policy:
For refunds requested within ten (10) calendar days commencing on the date listed as the Start Date, one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition amount shall be refunded, provided no more than fifty percent (50%) of the program has been completed and all course materials are returned in as-new condition to ed2go at the Student’s expense within 10 days from the date return instructions are sent. Other restrictions apply. For a full explanation of the policy, click here to read the Ed2Go Student Agreement.
