We understand that for some students, the desire to obtain advanced certifications is outweighed by the costs in obtaining them. The Computer Technology Training Center now offers three different types of loans to assist these students get the certifications they desire.

    As a Microsoft Certified Technical Education Center (CTEC), the CTTC can now refer students to the Microsoft IT Skills Loan. Offered by Microsoft Corporation and Servus Financial Corporation, students pursuing advanced Microsoft certifications can finance course tuition, books, fees, education-related expenses, and even living expenses while you are taking classes. Microsoft will even help you purchase a computer with a low-rate loan for you to practice and fine-tune the skills you learn. Learn more about the Microsoft IT Skills Loan at http://www.itloan.com or call 1-888-895-LOAN.

    For more information, help may be found at http://www.cel.org or at 1-800-244-8750

    Computer Technology Training Center students can also apply for a Key CareerLoan offered by Key Education Resources (http://www.key.com/educate). This is a loan extended to students working full- or part-time and attending school less that half-time. Graduate students are also eligible if enrolled less than half-time. For more information regarding the Key Education Loan, please contact Karen at the CTTC (504-539-9500) or Key Education Resources at 1-800-KEY-LEND.

    Of course as with any loan, the Computer Technology Training Center cannot guarantee the extension of either the IT Skills Loan, P.L.A.T.O., or the Key CareerLoan. Acceptance is subject to a number of factors.