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Opportunity Grant Program is sponsored by Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The Opportunity Grant program assists low-income students in completing up to one year of college and earning a certificate in a high-wage, high-demand career.
It provides funding for tuition, fees, books, and supplies, and may also offer tutoring, career advising, college success classes, emergency childcare, emergency transportation, and industry mentorship.
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Opportunity Grant Information for Students Opportunity Grant Information for Students Apply for Food Assistance To apply for Basic Food assistance and other public benefits, visit the Department of Social and Health Services' WA Connection site . Washington Connection video (English) Washington Connection video (Spanish) Find out whether you qualify for Opportunity Grant funds at Start Next Quarter .
If your college is not on the list, contact the college directly . Benefits Navigator Contact List If you have questions about financial aid, call the financial aid office at the college of your choice. You can also contact Student Financial Assistance at the Washington Student Achievement Council at finaid@wsac.
wa. gov or 888-535-0747. How to get money for college What is an Opportunity Grant?
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. To be eligible, you must: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA, for undocumented students); demonstrate unmet financial need. Be a Washington state resident student as defined by law .
Have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level (see the US Department of Health & Human Services Poverty Guidelines .) Maintain a 2. 0 grade point average.
Funding for tuition and fees up to 45 credits (one year, full time). Funding for required books and supplies up to $1,000. You may also be able to get: An industry mentor, through the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board's Opportunity Partnership Program Contact the Opportunity Grant Coordinator at your community or technical college .
The coordinator will help you apply and tell you which programs qualify.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Washington state resident students with unmet financial need and an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Must complete FAFSA or WASFA and maintain a 2.0 GPA. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows funding for tuition and fees up to 45 credits (one year, full time) and up to $1,000 for required books and supplies. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Opportunity Grant Program is funded by Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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