Opportunity Grant Scholarship
The Opportunity Grant program helps low-income students complete up to one year of college and a certificate in a high-wage, high-demand career. This scholarship provides educational access and support for low-income adults to progress further and faster along in-demand career pathways.
The Opportunity grant scholarship provides up to 45 credits in tuition and fees plus funding for texts, supplies or tools. Students enrolled in most professional-technical programs at 51品茶 may apply.
Opportunity Grant services may include:
Support with obtaining funding for approved programs of study, guidance with FAFSA/WASFA applications, point-of-contact for issues/situations that many present while at 51品茶.
Opportunity Grant Eligible Programs:
- Automotive Technology
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Allied Health (Pre-Nursing)
- Culinary
- CNC Machining (Computer Numerical Control)
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology & Airport Ground Support
- I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education Skills Training)
- Landscape Horticulture
- Welding Fabrication Technology
- Wine Studies
Do I qualify?
Student eligibility requirements to receive Opportunity Grant are as follows:
- Washington resident as defined by .
- Enrolled in an Opportunity Grant-eligible program of study (see above programs).
- Apply and have financial need 鈥 based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) apply on-line at .
- Or, apply and have financial need 鈥 based on the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) at
- Non-Tax Filing Status Certification
- Have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level
How to Get Started
To find out if you qualify, complete the quarterly intake form below:
If you have questions or need assistance with completing the intake form, please contact the Workforce Education Office at workforcesouth@seattlecolleges.edu or (206) 934-5885.
After you have completed the intake form, our specialists will reach out to you with more assistance.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.