Financial Assistance
On average, Erie 1 BOCES’ job training tuition costs 50% less than similar programs offered by local colleges.
Students May be Eligible to Receive Funding through:
- ACCES-VR
- Buffalo Employment and Training Center (BETC)
- CSEA
- Federal Student Aid (Pell Grants and Direct Student Loans)
- Niagara Employment and Training Center (NETC)
- NYS Department of Labor
- Private Student Loans
- SEIU Local 1199
- SUNY Erie Career Center (ECC One Stop)
- Veterans Benefits
Federal Student Aid (Pell Grants and Direct Student Loans) may be available for:
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
- Esthetics
- Licensed Practical Nursing
A Financial Aid Coordinator is on staff to assist you.
Complete the FAFSA. (Erie 1 BOCES’ School Code is 012557)
Estimate your Aid by using the Net Price Calculator.

Kimberly Tomaszewski
Financial Aid Coordinator
Phone: 716-821-7398
Email: ktomaszewski@e1b.org
Refund Policy |
Erie 1 BOCES' Workforce Development Refund Policy. |
Collections |
We make every attempt to resolve overdue bills before sending them to collections. We encourage you to call our office at (716) 821-7484 to discuss any bill. Please communicate with us if you are receiving late notices or if you believe there is an error on your bill. We are here to help you. Once a bill goes to collections, you may still be able to contact us to resolve the bill quickly. |
Enrollment Agreement |
E1B Workforce Development Enrollment Agreement |
HEERF I: CARES Act |
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Report for Student Portion of CARES Act Funds School Acknowledgement Erie 1 BOCES has signed and returned the certification and agreement forms and intends to use the funds to provide at least 50% of the emergency financial aid grants to students. Funds Available to Students Funds Approved and Disbursed to Students Policy for Determining and Awarding HEERF I Funds
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HEERF II: CRRSAA |
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Report for Student Portion of CRRSAA Funds School Acknowledgement Erie 1 BOCES has signed and returned the certification and agreement forms and intends to use the funds to provide at least $288,635 to students. Funds Available to Students Funds Disbursed to Students Financial aid grants to students can be used for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the Coronavirus (including eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child care.) Policy for Awarding HEERF II Funds
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HEERF III: ARP |
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Report for Student Portion of ARP Funds School Acknowledgement Erie 1 BOCES has signed and returned the certification and agreement forms and intends to use the funds to provide at least $767,232 to students. Funds Available to Students Funds Disbursed to Students Financial aid grants to students can be used for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the Coronavirus (including eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, heath care and child care.) Policy for Awarding HEERF III Funds
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Consumer Disclosures |
Campus safety and security is important to all members of the campus community. Information regarding campus crime statistics can be accessed by visiting the US Department of Education website. The crime statistics include offenses reported to the Workforce Development Department for the past three years. The Supervisor of Workforce Development documents and maintains all reports of criminal activity. Each year, prior to October 1, Workforce Development will publish crime statistics in compliance with the Clery Act and Higher Education Act. The following statistics represent criminal offenses reported to the Workforce Development Department for the school years 2015, 2016 and 2017: Alcohol Abuse 0 |