Prairie State College received the Illinois Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare
Workforce (PATH) grant to support students who are pursuing select health career pathways.
What is PATH?
This grant focuses on three populations:
Incumbent workers who are already in the workforce and are looking to continue their
education and advance their careers in the nursing or healthcare pathway in Illinois.
Students on a nursing or healthcare pathway with an identified need for support.
Minority students who are low income and/or first-generation students.
Eligible Programs are listed below:
Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Surgical Technology
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Dental Hygiene
What does PATH Provide?
Eligible students who are enrolled in one of PSC's health career programs receive
academic support, coaching and compensation to help cover a portion of basic costs
including:
Books and Materials
Child Care/Dependent Care
Essential Skills Training
Food
Housing
Transportation
Tuition and Fees
Tutoring
For more info on the PATH Grant application, please email the Grant Manager, Michelle
Guiliani, mguiliani@prairiestate.edu