Apply for scholarships. Some private foundations and non-profit organizations in Indiana provide scholarships for people to train to become nurse aides. For example, the Clark County chapter of the American Red Cross offered scholarships for nurse aide training to members of the military and their families in fall 2009. Check with the financial aid director at your school to learn what scholarships are available or check with private foundations and organizations in Indiana to learn if they offer CNA scholarships.
Qualify for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). CNA training generally qualifies for funding under WIA since it lasts less than six months. Speak with a representative from the Indiana WorkOne Center closest to you to learn if you qualify. Complete the paperwork necessary to receive the funding and your training will be free.
Get sponsored by your employer. If you work in the healthcare field, ask a personnel representative from your company if it can pay for your CNA training. Facilities short on nurse aides are often willing to do this if you commit to working for them for a specific period of time after you‘ve finished the training. If you don’t currently work for an employer in healthcare field, contact the personnel office at nursing homes, hospitals and other medical facilities in Indiana to learn if they are willing to sponsor you.
Check into dislocated worker funds. The state of Indiana has created funding to help individuals who've been laid off through the Workforce Acceleration Grant. You may qualify for this if you're a dislocated worker through no fault of your own. Contact the financial aid department at your school or a nearby Indiana WorkOne Center to learn if you qualify for this type of funding.