Extending the reach of Tri County Tech, one student at a time.
The Tri County Tech Foundation assists in-need and qualifying students in three critical areas: Tuition Assistance, Emergency Aid, and Food Assistance. Our mission is to ensure no student is denied an education due to the lack of funds. The Foundation also provides students with emergency aid and food assistance when unforeseen financial emergencies compromise attendance and program completion. For example, if our students are hungry, cannot afford fuel for their car, or concentrate because they have a toothache, these everyday life barriers can potentially derail their ability to graduate. We have assisted students with groceries, fuel, dental work, and eyeglasses through our emergency assistance program. Most of the Tri County Tech Foundation recipients are individuals with no other form of financial assistance. Tri County Tech educators believe wholeheartedly in the life-changing opportunities they provide – so much that every full-time employee donates to the Foundation.
The Tri County Tech Endowment Fund Inc., DBA Tri County Tech Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, Tax I.D. #73-1192143.
In 1969, three short years after the establishment of Tri County Vocational School, District #1, the Tri County Vo-Tech Foundation was established. Initially, the Foundation focused on providing funds to students enrolling in the Nursing Education program.
Over the years, The Tri County Tech Foundation has evolved to include a much larger student population. Foundation assistance is available to students currently enrolled in the majority of our Full-Time & Flex classes. We assist in-need and qualifying students in three critical areas: Tuition Assistance, Emergency Aid, and Food Assistance.
Today, the Tri County Tech Foundation has a phenomenal commitment from TCT staff members, with 100% of TCT staff contributing over $60,000 annually to the Foundation. This internal commitment demonstrates the strong belief in the good that the Foundation is doing. Among staff members, this commitment is seen as providing a better future for generations to come.
Our scholarships help people like Amanda, a mother of two who was struggling to find her way. Amanda knew she wanted to help others, set a positive example for her kids, and create a better life for her family.
“I was stuck in a cycle of low-paying jobs and feeling like I wasn’t doing enough for my children,” she shared. “I wanted more for them, and for myself, but I didn’t know how to get there.”
With the support of the Tri County Tech Foundation, Amanda enrolled in the Medical Assisting program. As a Foundation recipient, she completed the program without tuition debt. Today, Amanda has a rewarding career that allows her to support her family and show her children that hard work and perseverance pays off.
Tri County Tech educators and board members believe wholeheartedly in the life-changing opportunities they provide – so much that every full-time employee donates to the Foundation. Tri County Tech has the right programs and educators to provide life-changing learning opportunities to more students like Amanda in our communities.
We firmly believe that no student should be denied an education due to the lack of funds. Scholarships, emergency assistance, and work-study programs are available for all qualifying students.
Last year, we were able to provide 164 scholarships & tuition waivers as well as emergency & food assistance to 1,659 students. 95 cents of every dollar is dedicated to student support, resulting in $238,000 in total assistance.
Practical Nursing Students Named Recipients of Prestigious Scholarship Tri County Tech is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the prestigious PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Program for Continuing Education (PCE)
Bartlesville Rotary Club Continues Commitment to Tri County Tech The Bartlesville Rotary Club has awarded a $1,000 grant to Tri County Tech’s FIRST Robotics Team 2165, supporting the team’s innovative
Bartlesville Community Foundation Continues Commitment to Tri County Tech The Bartlesville Community Foundation has generously awarded a $5,000 Service League Fund Grant to Tri County Tech’s FIRST Robotics Team 2165,
She’s our Foundation Coordinator. Contact her for more information on how you can change the lives of others through the Tri County Tech Foundation.
Champagne.Kane@TriCountyTech.edu
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