Financial Assistance

The Next Step, Inc. has two Professional Skills Development scholarships available for people that live in the Greater Houston Area:
 

• Partial scholarships— for people working part-time or self-employed and looking to gain digital skills. Some examples are:

  • You are working 30 hours each week and need digital skills to apply for a better paying job.

  • You are self-employed and need digital skills to improve your business. 

​

• Full scholarships— for people dealing with a hardship and trying to return to work. Some examples of difficulty are: 

  • You are the head of the household and lost your job in the past 3 months.

  • You currently receive state assistance (ex. WIC, TANF, or SNAP). Plus, you lost your job 3 months ago, and do not receive unemployment benefits.

 

​Scholarships are limited and may not be given every session. To apply for a scholarship, complete the form below. It can take up to 14 business days for staff to reply with a decision. The Next Step, Inc. may ask for proof of hardship and residency to help us decide. *Please do not share any sensitive, personal information in your form.*