TUITION FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Need help paying for college? You may be eligible for assistance.

Resources for most students

• Financial Aid
• Student Loans
• Scholarships

For information email us or call 360-475-7160

Does your income level qualify you for assistance?

• Certain technical degrees are funded by the Opportunity Grant (360-475-7325).
• Working parents contact Work First (360-475-7846).

Are you recently unemployed?

• If you have received or been eligible to receive Washington State unemployment insurance benefits within the last 24 months contact Worker Retraining (360-475-7231).
• Find a job to help finance your education. Contact the Career Center (360-475-7480).

Are you self-employed?

• Contact Worker Retraining (360-475-7480).

Are you a displaced homemaker or self-employed?

• Contact Worker Retraining (360-475-7231).

Do you need to complete your high school diploma?

• If you are 19 or older you may be able for the High School Completion program (360-475-7530)
• Courses in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED Preparation are non-credit courses for those who want to develop skills to pass the GED test or start college. Classes are $25 per quarter or may be free. (360- 475-7550)

Are you active duty military, a dependent or National Guard?

• You are eligible for Washington resident rates. Show your military ID at any registration location.
• You may qualify for tuition assistance. Contact OC NBK (Bremerton 360-377-8178 or Bangor 360-697-3656)
• National Guard members contact Veterans Services (360-475-7560)

Do you need preparation classes before enrolling?

• Math, English, writing, reading and GED preparation courses are $25 per quarter or may be free if you qualify. Contact Adult Education (360- 475-7550)

Are you a veteran or recently retired from the military?

• You may qualify for assistance. Contact Veterans Services (360-475-7560).

Are you 60 years of age or older?

• You may qualify for a space available tuition waiver. (360-475-7200).

Are you a Washington State Classified employees employed 20 hours a week or more?

• You may qualify for a space available waiver. (360-475-7200).

Are you an OC employee? You may qualify for:

• Space available waiver (360-475-7200).
• President’s waver. Contact your supervisor.

Is English your second language?

• Get help learning English. Contact ESL (360- 475-7278).

Need a job to help finance your education?

• Contact the Career Center (360-475-7480).

Were you ever in foster care in Washington state?

• You may qualify for assistance. Contact the Foster Care to College Mentor program at 253-502-5435.

Could you be sponsored by an outside agency?

• See what community resources may be available. Contact the Crisis Clinic of the Peninsula at 360-479-3033.