Perkins Grant Funding

You may qualify for Perkins funding!

Perkins grants expand opportunities for students to explore, choose, and follow Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and career pathways to earn valuable credentials. A portion of these funds are set aside to assist Del Mar College students in CTE programs with needs such as transportation assistance while attending clinicals and internships.

Do I qualify?

These programs were created to target students with unique or special circumstances. You may be eligible for Perkins funds if you fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Individuals with disabilities
• Individuals currently receiving a Pell Grant
• Individuals preparing for occupation in nontraditional fields
• Single parents, including single pregnant women
• Out-of-workforce individuals
• Homeless individuals
• Youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system
• Youth with a parent who is a member of the armed forces and is on active duty
• Individuals who do not speak English or whose native language is not English

Apply for Assistance

To see if you qualify for one, or both, of these assistance programs, please click on the corresponding link below to complete an application.

Perkins Request for Transportation Assistance

Perkins Request for Childcare Assistance

PEAOP Grant Funding for Single Parents

Are you a single parent or a single pregnant student enrolled in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program? We're here to support you!

Follow these steps to get started:

1. Complete the Viking Victory Intake Form
2. Schedule a meeting with the Access & Advocacy Specialist to review your form, discuss your needs, and connect you with valuable resources. Meetings are available in-person or virtually. Schedule your meeting here!

Student Benefits Include:

• Personalized guidance to navigate your academic journey as a single parent or single pregnant woman with children under 18.
• Assistance in understanding your rights and connecting with campus offices for necessary accommodations.
• Financial support for course materials, textbooks, transportation, childcare enrollment fees, ongoing childcare costs, and exit exams or licensing fees.
• Opportunities to build connections and create a supportive community with fellow Viking single parents.
• Strategies and resources to achieve a healthy balance between student life and parenting.

If you already completed your Viking Victory intake and are looking for financial assistance related to your academic journey, please complete the appropriate form(s) below:

• PEAOP Request for Textbook and Classroom Material Application
• PEAOP Request for Childcare Enrollment Assistance
• PEAOP Request for Licensing and/or Certification Exam Assistance
  • If you are ready to register for your licensing or certification exam, please contact our Access & Advocacy Specialist for application information.

Let us support you in reaching your goals and thriving in your educational journey! For more information, please contact Deshawna McCray, Access & Advocacy Specialist at 361-698-1888 or dmccray2@delmar.edu.