Financial Aid Outreach Team

About our Services

As a trusted local resource for financial aid information and access to career & college pathways, Olympic College provides outreach specialists who work directly with local high schools in Kitsap County and North Mason school districts to help students and their families complete the FAFSA or WASFA.

Our team of five Financial Aid Outreach Specialists are embedded at local high schools one to two days a week to provide:

Personalized FAFSA/WASFA filing support for high school seniors & their families.
Information on how to access private scholarships.
Support for financial aid related events, presentations and other outreach as appropriate.

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Financial Aid Outreach Team

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Bldg. 4, Rm. 103

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What We Offer

High School Students & Families

High Schools

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Chris Koebelin

Christopher Koebelin

Financial Aid Outreach Specialist

Outreach and Admissions

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"Coach" Chris Koebelin is the Head Varsity Basketball Coach at Klahowya, leading the Girls program for the past four years. He obtained his Business Degree in Sports Management from Southern New Hampshire University and his Associate of Arts degree from Olympic College. Advocating for students in school and in sport has been a lifelong passion. Coach Chris is available to meet with students and families enrolled in or recently graduated from Klahowya Secondary School, Bremerton High School, Renaissance High School, and Barker Creek Community School where he is affectionately known as "FAFSA Chris".

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Jennifer Rushing-Crocker

Financial Aid Outreach Specialist

Outreach and Admissions

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Jennifer graduated with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering as a first-generation college student. She has worked as an engineer for Lockheed Martin at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Jennifer has a deep passion to help others see themselves in all paths of higher education and succeed in their career goals. Jennifer is available to meet students and families enrolled in or recently graduated from Central Kitsap High School, Olympic High School and Chief Kitsap Academy. Running Start seniors can make an appointment to meet Jennifer on the Olympic College campus in Bremerton or in Poulsbo.

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Jen Brantley

Jennifer Brantley

Financial Aid Outreach Specialist

Outreach and Admissions

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Jennifer “Jen” Brantley earned her bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Hawaii Pacific University and received her master's degree in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University. For the last 10 years, Jen has worked in education as an elementary teacher and as counseling admin support at a local high school. Outside of work, she volunteers her time as a board member with the Miss West Sound Scholarship Program. Jen’s passion is helping people pursue their dreams. Jen is available to meet students and families enrolled in or recently graduated from Central Kitsap High School, or any high school in the North Kitsap School District or the North Mason School District.

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Jackie Brickham

Jacqueline Brickham

Financial Aid Outreach Specialist

Outreach and Admissions

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Jackie Brickham brings her passion for outreach & community engagement to the Financial Aid Outreach Team. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho, she joined Peace Corps where she worked with cocoa farmers and youth in Jamaica to promote environmental education. She earned her master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Washington. Jackie has led community outreach programming for Seattle Public Utilities and Olympic College. Jackie is available to meet students and families enrolled in or recently graduated from Olympic High School and Bremerton High School, as well as Discovery and Explorer Academy in the South Kitsap School District.

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Financial Aid Outreach Pilot Program

Financial Aid Outreach is a pilot program funded by House Bill 1835 – legislation passed during the 2022 legislative session. The goal of this legislation is to provide additional resources and support in two regions of Washington state with the lowest financial aid filing rates.