Fall 2024 SWFT + Healthcare Application

    Please read prior to beginning your application:

    It is important that you FIRST complete the Parkland College application AND the application for your healthcare program of interest. You must APPLY and  BE ACCEPTED to your chosen healthcare program BEFORE you apply for the SWFT scholarship.

    Welcome to the SWFT Healthcare Scholarship Application Form. This is the first step in the SWFT Healthcare Scholarship Application. By completing this form, we will be able to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for the SWFT Healthcare Program. If it is determined you are an eligible applicant, you will be invited to complete an interview with the SWFT Healthcare Program Manager. It is important that you also complete the Parkland College application, the 2024-2025 FAFSA Form, and any necessary steps for your healthcare program of interest. You must be accepted to your chosen healthcare program in order to receive a scholarship. We also cannot conduct an interview until Parkland has received your FAFSA information.

    The SWFT + Healthcare Scholarship program provides financial and academic supports to individuals in the nursing pathway and select healthcare pathways to obtain credentials and degrees that allow them to enter and/or advance their careers in the healthcare industry. Scholarship recipients may receive financial assistance for tuition, fees, supplies and books; an attendance stipend; a completion stipend for successfully completing your academic program; transportation assistance and childcare assistance. Recipients may be asked to participate in additional job skills preparation and academic supports as part your scholarship requirements.
     
    Please note:
    Completing the SWFT Application does not guarantee that you will be granted a SWFT Healthcare Scholarship. Additionally, you must be accepted into your healthcare program of choice and have completed the 2024-2025 FAFSA Form to receive a scholarship.

    It is important that you answer all questions to the best of your ability, as you will be asked to provide verification of your answers if you are accepted to the SWFT Healthcare program.

    If you have questions about the application process you can visit www.parkland.edu/swft or please contact the Support for Workforce Training Office at swft@parkland.edu or 217/353-2150.

    Pre-Screening Questions
    Have you submitted application materials for your healthcare program of choice? If your answer is NO, please STOP and complete your healthcare application BEFORE completing a scholarship application. We will not process your Scholarship application until you have been accepted to your healthcare program.
    Have you submitted application materials for your healthcare program of choice? If your answer is NO, please STOP and complete your healthcare application BEFORE completing a scholarship application. We will not process your Scholarship application until you have been accepted to your healthcare program.
    If you have submitted your healthcare program application, have you been accepted to the program? If the answer is NO, please STOP and wait for your healthcare profession application to be processed FIRST. Please contact the SWFT office with any questions at swft@parkland.edu.
    If you have submitted your healthcare program application, have you been accepted to the program? If the answer is NO, please STOP and wait for your healthcare profession application to be processed FIRST. Please contact the SWFT office with any questions at swft@parkland.edu.
    Have you submitted the 2024-2025 FAFSA form and sent it to Parkland College? If the answer is NO, please be aware that we cannot invite you for an interview until Parkland has received your FAFSA information. You must submit a FAFSA form, even if you are not able to receive FAFSA funding. We cannot award a scholarship without that information.
    Have you submitted the 2024-2025 FAFSA form and sent it to Parkland College? If the answer is NO, please be aware that we cannot invite you for an interview until Parkland has received your FAFSA information. You must submit a FAFSA form, even if you are not able to receive FAFSA funding. We cannot award a scholarship without that information.
    Name and Contact Information
    Birthdate
    Birthdate
    Residential Address
    Residential Address
    Is English your first language?
    Is English your first language?
    Are you a Current Parkland Student?
    Are you a Current Parkland Student?
    Race and ethnicity (Select all that apply):
    Race and ethnicity (Select all that apply):
    Gender
    Gender
    What are your pronouns?
    What are your pronouns?
    How did you hear about the SWFT Heatlhcare Scholarship program?
    How did you hear about the SWFT Heatlhcare Scholarship program?
    Economic Information
    What is your current housing situation?
    What is your current housing situation?
    How many dependents do you have? (Dependents are children living with you or for whom you are financially responsible.)
    How many dependents do you have? (Dependents are children living with you or for whom you are financially responsible.)
    If you have school age dependents, do they receive free/reduced price lunch at school?
    If you have school age dependents, do they receive free/reduced price lunch at school?
    If you have dependents, do they go to childcare?
    If you have dependents, do they go to childcare?
    If your dependents are in childcare, are you working with Child Care Resource Service (CCRS)?
    If your dependents are in childcare, are you working with Child Care Resource Service (CCRS)?
    Are you a SNAP recipient?
    Are you a SNAP recipient?
    Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (Please note that a felony conviction does not exclude you from the SWFT program. SWFT provides training opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals. Former convictions may, however, impact your ability to enter certain professions.)
    Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (Please note that a felony conviction does not exclude you from the SWFT program. SWFT provides training opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals. Former convictions may, however, impact your ability to enter certain professions.)
    What is the primary transportation you use to get to class and clinicals?
    What is the primary transportation you use to get to class and clinicals?
    Education Information
    What is your highest level of education?
    What is your highest level of education?
    Did one or both of your parents complete a college degree?
    Did one or both of your parents complete a college degree?
    Please indicate which parents completed a college degree.
    Please indicate which parents completed a college degree.
    Healthcare Program Information
    Please select your program of interest:
    Please select your program of interest:
    Have you submitted application materials for your healthcare program of choice?
    Have you submitted application materials for your healthcare program of choice?
    If you have submitted your healthcare program application, have you been accepted to the program?
    If you have submitted your healthcare program application, have you been accepted to the program?
    What time of day are you available for class? (check all that apply)
    What time of day are you available for class? (check all that apply)
    Which days of the week are you available for class (check all that apply)?
    Which days of the week are you available for class (check all that apply)?
    Employment Information
    Are you eligible to work in the United States?
    Are you eligible to work in the United States?
    Do you currently work in a healthcare facility?
    Do you currently work in a healthcare facility?
    What is your current employment status?
    What is your current employment status?
    What challenges or obstacles do you anticipate potentially impacting your success in this program? Please select all that apply.
    What challenges or obstacles do you anticipate potentially impacting your success in this program? Please select all that apply.
    Essay

    Please submit a minimum of a 150 word essay for each question below.

    Answer the questions with as much detail and information as you can provide.

    Please note: It is recommended that you use a computer to complete this essay so that you can use proper capitalization and punctuation, easily format the questions, and edit your content. It is also recommended that you type your answer in a document and then copy and paste your answer into the text box.


    If you have questions about the essay or need assistance in typing it, please contact the SWFT office at swft@parkland.edu or at 217-373-2150. We are here to help you, please call for any reason at all.

    We have computers you may use in the SWFT + Adult Education Center at Parkland College located in D120. The Center is open Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

    Essay Question #1:

    Why have you selected the particular healthcare program you have indicated on this application?  Include a description of why it is a career goal, what you plan after completing your certification/degree and if you have any future plans in your career development.

    Essay Question #2:

    How will participating in the SWFT program make a difference in your life? Include a description of how the supports provided by the SWFT Healthcare Scholarship program will make it possible for you to attend and successfully complete your healthcare program.

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