The WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Program provides financial assistance and supportive services for Georgians who are unemployed as a result of plant closures, mass layoffs, and other effects. WIOA assists with tuition, books, and supplies needed for academic programs of study.
WIOA
WIOA Eligibility
The WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Program provides assistance to qualified individuals who meet eligibility requirements and/or are unemployed. Eligibility requirements may vary depending on funding source and economic conditions. Applicants are typically required to meet the following qualifications to be considered for WIOA assistance:
- Must be unemployed
- Must be a student in good standing
- Must be regularly accepted into an approved program of study. Find a list of approved programs here .
- Must apply for financial aid, including HOPE and Pell Grant
- For your WIOA Service area, contact the WIOA office at 706-355-5015
Available Services
For those that qualify for WIOA, the following assistance may be available for participants:
Individualized support
- Individualized Academic Case Management
- Comprehensive Academic and Career planning and support
- Specialized Career Services
- Short Term Vocational Services
- Referrals as needed to on and off-campus resources
Financial support
- Assistance with tuition and fees
- Assistance with required books, testing fees and tools or equipment
- Assistance with uniforms and physical exams for medical programs
- Assistance with transportation and childcare, if eligible by income
How to Apply
If you are interested in receiving services provided by WIA, complete the following steps:
Tips for Success
Navigating college life can be challenging, it is important that you keep in touch with your WIOA Counselor throughout the semester to assist with your success.
ATC also offers various on-campus resources to assist all students, including: