We have the privilege of offering you an excellent education for free, through the Opportunity Grant, which is given to us from the State of Washington. The idea of this program is to:

• offer you training to enter the workforce as quickly as possible, or continue your training (if other financial aid has ended),
• steer you into a career ladder that can help you be successful and self-sufficient.
• Application Forms
  • Opportunity Grant Application. pdf
  • Opportunity Grant Application .doc

The Opportunity Grant is for students enrolled in Automotive, Phlebotomy, Visual Communication Technology, Education, Manufacturing, Accounting, and Business Technology. These programs have short-term training available, often leading to living wage jobs in less than a year, in fields that currently have a high number of vacancies.

Eligible students get free tuition for 45 credits, $1000.00 for books and/or tools, and financial assistance for certain emergency situations.

In order to qualify, please be sure to check the eligibility guidelines listed below:

            1. Must meet Income Guidelines shown on following table

Income Guidelines for Opportunity Grant Recipients

SOURCE:  Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 15, January 23, 2008, pp. 3971-3972  

            2. Must be a resident of the State of Washington

            3. Must not already have an Associates (or higher) degree from the US

Note: You must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) even if you know you will not qualify for federal aid. Federally designated non-eligible non-citizens may still be eligible for Opportunity Grants.

If you meet these qualifications, contact Matt Houghton at 546-4695 or email him at mhoughto@shoreline.edu