There are different types of financial aid granted to students: grants, scholarships, loans, and employment. Descriptions of each type of financial aid follows.

Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSET) Program
The FSET Program provides free tuition and services for current Food Stamp Assistance recipients who are not receiving DSHS cash assistance. Services may include emergency support for childcare, transportation, clothing, housing and utility shut-off For more information, contact. Kim Cambern Job Connections Center • 5000 (FOSS) Building, Room 5100 (206) 546-6961 • kcambern@shoreline.edu

Opportunity Grant
Pays for tuition and supplies in the Automotive Service and other high growth industries up to $3,500 for 45 credits. Students must be residents, at least 18, 200% of poverty level and not have an AAS degree from another college.

Worker Retraining
Worker Retraining is a state funded program that provides job-related training and employment services to dislocated and unemployed workers to help them gain additional training in their existing field or get started on a new career path.

WorkFirst
WorkFirst provides free tuition and books for low income parents wishing to enhance their current job skills, develop skills for a new career , obtain a GED or enroll in ESL. In addition WorkFirst WorkStudy positions are available to parents receiving TANF.

Grants and Tuition Waivers
Need-based financial aid that, when given to an eligible student, does not need to be repaid. Grants and tuition waivers may be directly applied towards tuition and fees.  Students must register for classes before financial aid can pay your tuition.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available through the Shoreline Community College Foundation or other groups. A search of the available scholarships may provide additional resources.

Loans
Loans are backed by the federal government and are available to parents and students. Eligibility is determined by federal regulations and the Financial Aid Office. Loans must be repaid according to the terms of loan. Students are encouraged to borrow as little as possible, as cumulative debt by the end of college can be difficult to handle financially.

Employment
Work Study is an opportunity for you to earn a portion of your financial aid eligibility by working. There are on-campus and off-campus jobs available. If your job is related to your major, you could possibly receive college credit for working through Cooperative Education.

Other Employment
There are other opportunities for employment.  These are coordinated by the Job Connections Center department located in the FOSS Building.

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