Graduate Greater Louisville - Mayor’s new initiative that encourages citizens to return to college to finish their degrees.

KentuckianaWorks Scholars Program: In early March 2008, Mayor Jerry Abramson and other leaders announced $1 million in college funding available to help Greater Louisville-area residents finish their associate’s degrees. The money is part of the mayor’s effort to increase the city’s educational levels through the Graduate Greater Louisville initiative, unveiled in February. The KentuckianaWorks Scholars Program will help 500 people in the 2008-2009 academic year by giving them up to $3,000 for tuition and up to $600 for books and supplies--funding will increase to $4,600 per person for FY 08-09. This program is designed to help those who could, with some financial assistance, complete an associate’s degree by December 2009. Phone: 1-877-639-7559 (877-NEW-SKLZ)

Community Action Partnership:

Finance 4 U - Financial literacy program designed to teach participants basic money management skills in the areas of budgeting, banking, investing, spending wisely, and developing a savings plan.

Certified Nurses Assistant Program - Provides participants with financial support and job training.

Education in Action Scholarship - Scholarships which assists citizens in achieving their educational goals on their way to self-sufficiency.