Opportunity Grant

The goal of the Opportunity Grant is to help low-income adults reach the educational tipping point in high wage, high demand careers.

Eligible students pursing an approved program may receive funds to cover tuition and mandatory fees up to 45 credits and up to $1,000 for books and supplies per academic year.

Eligibility:

• Washington State Resident
• Family income at or below 200% federal poverty level
• Demonstrate financial need (Must apply for Financial Aid @ WWW.FAFSA.ed.gov School code: 003787)
• Enroll in Opportunity Grant approved professional/Technical programs and not already posses a degree.
  1. Marine Deck Hand
  2. Ship Engineer
  3. IBEST-Home Health Care
  4. Nuring Assosuant Certificate (NAC
  5. Development Classes to bridge from LPN to RN
  6. Sterilization/Central Supply
  7. Developmental Classes to bridge from Sterization to Surgical Technician
  8. Surgical Technician
  9. Developmental Classes to bridge from Surgical Technician to AAS -T Nursing
  10. IBEST-Child Development Associate
  11. Asst. Teacher (Infant/Toddler Care)
  12. School age afternoon care Lead Teacher
  13. Supervisor/Director of childcare
  14. Social Health and Human Services AAA -T (Child & Family Studies)
  15. IBEST Sofware Applications
  16. Related instruction to bridge from South AAS/AAS-T Accounting to AA/AAS-T Busness Administration
  17. Medical Office (Women’s Program)
  18. Business Information Technology

Opportunity Grant Application Procedure Complete the following:

1. Apply for Finacial Aid on-line.
2. Download and sign Opportunity Grant Eligibility Requirements/Policies & Procedures.
3. Download and complete Application.
4. Take completed Eligibility sheet and application to Opportunity Grant Coordinator (Joel Camacho) Rm. BE4178.