Multi-campus community college serving Tarrant County in the Fort Worth area. Open-admission degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs. Financial aid including Pell Grants and TEXAS Grants available for qualifying students. Apply online at tccd.edu. Flexible evening and online course options for working parents and fathers. Call or visit a campus for admissions, financial aid, and advising. TCC offers one of the most affordable tuition rates in the Fort Worth metro area.
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Address: 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Education resources for fathers include financial aid, adult education, workforce training, and college programs with on-site childcare. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the gateway to Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and state aid. Pell Grants provide up to approximately $7,000 per year to low-income students and don't require repayment. GED and HiSET programs operate in every state through adult education providers, often free. Community colleges offer lower-cost two-year degrees and certificate programs in high-demand trades. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds training for eligible adults and dislocated workers. For fathers returning to school, on-campus childcare (often subsidized through the CCAMPIS grant), emergency aid funds, and single-parent scholarships make enrollment feasible. This directory covers state FAFSA offices, community colleges, adult education programs, and single-dad scholarships.
College & Education in Texas
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TEXAS Grant Program (THECB) — State-funded need-based grant for financially needy Texas residents at public universities and certain private colleges. Automatically deter
Texas GED / High School Equivalency (TEA) — GED program for adults who didn't complete high school. Free or subsidized test fees available through the HSE Subsidy Program for adults 21
TWC — Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) — Free reading, writing, math, English skills, GED prep, and adult high school completion courses through local providers statewide. Call 800-
Texas Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) — Texas Vocational Rehabilitation helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment. Services may include college tui
College & Education — Common Questions
What do I do first if I want to go back to school?
Fill out the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. It's free and takes about 30 minutes. Results determine eligibility for Pell Grants (up to ~$7,000/year), Direct Loans, and state grants. Apply even if you think you won't qualify — results often surprise.
Is there childcare on college campuses?
Many community colleges and some universities operate on-campus childcare, often subsidized through the CCAMPIS federal grant for low-income student parents. Financial aid can sometimes cover childcare as a cost of attendance.
Can I get a GED online?
Yes. The official GED test is offered online (with in-home proctoring) and at testing centers. HiSET (used in some states instead of GED) is similar. Free prep through state adult education providers and through Khan Academy's free GED prep.
What is WIOA training?
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds short-term training for eligible adults, often up to
0,000 or more for in-demand occupations. Apply through your local American Job Center. Programs cover CDL, welding, nursing, IT, HVAC, and many others.