Apply for Benefits from the UMWA-BCOA Training and Education Fund

The Fund was established  by the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) and the Bituminous Coal Operators of America (BCOA) to provide financial assistance for college, vocational school, or other approved training programs for

  • Unemployed UMWA coal miners
  • Dependents (spouses or children) of unemployed UMWA coal miners
  • Dependents (spouses or children) of active UMWA coal miners 

This assistance is provided so these applicants can get the education and training they need to secure employment. It is available only to applicants who can show that they can succeed – both to complete their education and/or training at an accredited college, vocational school or training program, and to find good and lasting employment. 

This application is for dependents of active UMWA coal miners at participating employers. If you are an unemployed miner or dependent of an unemployed miner, please contact the Fund office at 703-445-9630 or send an email to admin@tandefund.org.

A few things to know before you get started:

We will follow-up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable Account regularly. Check out the Submitter Resource Center or reach out to Submittable's Customer Support team with any technical questions here.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS for the 2025-2026 school year is FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025.