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Opportunity Grants
The Opportunity Grant program is intended to assist low-income students enroll in college for training in high-wage, high-demand career pathways. All pathways approved under the Opportunity Grant program provide a minimum beginning wage of $13.00 per hour. Students who qualify for the Opportunity Grant program may be eligible to receive assistance with tuition, fees, books, and some supplies. The grant may pay for up to a total of 45 credits over a period of three years.General Student Eligibility Guidelines
In order to qualify for an Opportunity Grant, students must be pursuing an approved pathway, be a Washington State resident, meet the income guidelines, have a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) filed that establishes financial need, and provide a letter of recommendation at time of intake.Approved Pathways
AccountingBusiness Office Careers
Civil Engineering Technology
Corrections/Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education
Electronics
Energy Tech/Power Operations
Medical Careers
Welding
Income Guidelines for 2009-2010
Listed below are the income guidelines to be used for the Opportunity Grant for the 2009-2010 academic year effective July 1, 2009. These are calculated at 200 percent of the 2009 federal poverty levels.| Size of Family Unit |
Annual Gross Income Cut-off Amounts |
Monthly Gross Income Cut-off Amounts |
|---|---|---|
1 |
$21,660 |
$1,805.00 |
2 |
$29,140 |
$2,428.33 |
3 |
$36,620 |
$3,051.66 |
4 |
$44,100 |
$3,675.00 |
5 |
$51,580 |
$4,298.33 |
For each additional person, add |
$7,480 |
$623.33 |