Wyoming Works Grant
Wyoming Works is a state grant program and resources targeted at adult students to advance their skills in areas that lead to secure employment.
Award amounts vary, up to $1680 per student per semester. Space and grant funding is limited. Funding is only guaranteed for one year.
To apply for the Wyoming Works Grant:
- What do you want to study? Review the lists of degree and non-credit programs available for this grant.
- Review the eligibility criteria.
- Depending on whether you are interested in a degree program or noncredit program, follow the related 3-step application process outlined at the bottom of this page.
To transfer your Wyoming Works Grant at Casper College to another institution:
A Wyoming Works transfer transcript is required to transfer the grant. Request Wyoming Works Grant transfer to another institution.
Degree programs:
- Addiction Studies AS, Certificate
- Agribusiness AAS
- Auto Body Repair Technology AAS, Certificate
- Automotive Technology AAS, Certificate
- Bookkeeping AAS, Certificate
- Computer Science AS
- Construction Management AS
- Construction Technology AAS, Certificate
- Criminal Justice AAS
- Cybersecurity AS, AAS, Certificate
- Diesel Power Technology AAS, Certificate
- Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate
- Electronics Technology AAS
- Engineering Technology & Design AAS
- Hospitality & Tourism Management AAS
- Leadership & Organizational Management AAS
- Machine Tool Technology AAS, Certificate
- Manufacturing & Automation Technology AAS, Certificate
- Medical Laboratory Technician AS *
- Occupational Therapy Assistant AS *
- Paralegal AA, Certificate
- Paramedic Technology AS *
- Pharmacy Technology AS *
- Radiography AS *
- Respiratory Therapy AS *
- Software Application & Support AAS, Certificate
- Web Design AAS, Certificate
- Welding Technology AAS, Certificate
* Additional program application and acceptance required.
Non-credit programs:
- Activities Professional
- Asbestos Abatement Contractor Supervisor
- ASSE Backflow Assembly Tester
- ASSE Backflow Recertification
- ASSE Backflow Retest
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant II Medication Technician
- Child Development Associate
- Cisco Certifications
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- CompTIA Certifications
- CPC Medical Billing and Coding
- Dental Assistant Program
- HVAC Beginners
- HVAC Intermediate
- Lead Paint (RRP)
- LPN Refresher
- Microsoft Certification
- MSHA 8-Hour Annual Refresher
- MSHA 24-Hour New Miner
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Paralegal Studies
- Project Management
- RN Refresher
- SHRM Certified Professional or Professional of Human Resources
Who is eligible for a Wyoming Works grant?
- Must complete the FAFSA form, showing financial need.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent U.S. resident who meets the definition of an eligible noncitizen under federal financial aid requirements.
- Must be a Wyoming resident.
- As required, must be registered with the selective service.
- Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
- Must be a new program participant starting fall 2019 or later.
- Must maintain continuous enrollment in an eligible program.
- A student may transfer from one approved program to another while maintaining continuous enrollment at a Wyoming Community College, or transfer to another Wyoming community college and enroll in an approved program at the transfer institution immediately after transfer.
Who is not eligible for a Wyoming Works grant?
- Cannot be currently receiving or eligible to receive the Hathaway Scholarship.
- Cannot be currently in default on a federal Title IV education loan.
- Cannot owe a refund under a federal Title IV student financial aid program or a subsequently enacted similar federal student financial aid program, or a student financial aid program administered through the State of Wyoming.
- Anyone enrolled in high school.
Application process for degree programs
1.
Apply to Casper College
as a degree-seeking student
2.
File your FAFSA
Casper College School Code: 003928
3.
Apply for Wyoming Works
Application process for noncredit programs
1.
Apply to Casper College
as a nondegree student
2.
File your FAFSA
Casper College School Code: 003928
3.
Apply for Wyoming Works
About Wyoming Works
The Wyoming Works Program began as Senate File 122 (SF122) in Wyoming’s 65th Legislature. After passing both the House and Senate in February 2019, it was signed by Governor Gordon as Senate Enrolled Act 78 (SEA78). The legislation includes a $5 million appropriation; $3 million of which will be used for individual student grants, and the balance will support program development. Allocation details will be managed by the Wyoming Community College Commission, as these monies will be distributed among all seven Wyoming community colleges.
Note: Additional programs, which will also qualify for Wyoming Works grants, are under development. Please check back or inquire with Enrollment Services regarding new programs.
