Prevention, Retention And Contingency (prc) - Education Proficiency And Academic Support Services | Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
Offers two (2) programs that provides financial assistance with education services and vocational training expenses for eligible youth. - Education Proficiency: Provides a maximum of $500 assistance to pay for additional schooling (such as summer school) in order to graduate, advance to the next grade, or pass the Proficiency test. - Academic Support Services: Provides a maximum of $500 per academic year to help pay for vocational fees, tools and uniforms.
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Physical Address
449 South Meridian Street, 2nd Floor, Portage County Administration Building, Ravenna, OH 44266
Hours
Same as site hours. - Client will receive notice of approval or denial within 30 days (often, the wait is much shorter).
Fax
(330) 297-3439
Application process
Call the office or walk in to request application. May download application from website anytime.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
- Serves Portage County youth age 14 through 19 (or grades 9th through 12th) in households with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline Level. - At least one (1) member of the family must be a United States citizen or qualified alien. - Assistance available as needed. Specific qualifications by program: - Education Proficiency is available once in a twelve month period per child. - Academic Support Services: Applicant must not qualify for free lunch program.
Languages
None.
Service area
Portage County, Ohio
Agency info
Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Portage County, Ohio.