- Mentoring
- Time management coaching
- Guidance on navigating college policies and procedures
- Assistance with FAFSA or other scholarship applications
Due to a significant decrease in PATH grant funding for colleges for the 2024-2025 academic year, the PATH grant is providing limited financial support to a selected number of Health Careers programs.
The Health Careers programs eligible for financial support in Summer 2025 are listed below. Starting March 24, 2025, the students enrolled in these programs will be contacted by email by the PATH team to complete the PATH application and discuss their needs and the available PATH financial support.
Whether you are enrolled in one of the above-named programs or a different Health Careers program, we encourage you to apply for other financial aid opportunities available. Please visit our Paying for College page for more opportunities.
The Illinois Community College Board awarded Oakton with the Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce grant (PATH) to expand opportunities for students to enter and/or advance their careers in the healthcare industry.
The project focuses on three populations:
PATH may provide support with tuition and fees, course materials, and other personal expenses according to students' needs and funds availability.
Health career students have access to comprehensive support to help them achieve their educational goals. Students are connected to a wide range of resources both on and off campus. This includes: