Program Overview

Get a grant to pay your way to higher education and higher wages. Opportunities in Early Childhood Education, Welding, Light Maintenance Technician and Medical Assistant at Skagit Valley College. See if you qualify to get an Opportunity Grant to pay your college tuition and fees and $1,000 towards books and supplies. You may be eligible - If you are a former or current Skagit Valley College GED, Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language or Adult High School student. Complete your application now!

Train for high-demand careers in:

• Early Childhood Education
• Welding
• Medical Assisting and Nursing
• Automotive Technology

  In addition to tuition, you will also get one-on-one support to:

  • Complete college forms and paperwork
  • Support your success in college classes
  • Find childcare
  • Search for a job

Application PDF File

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Opportunity Grant at Skagit Valley College you must meet ALL of these eligibility requirements.

Apply Now!

• Be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident
• Be eligible for resident tuition (you must have lived in Washington for at least 12 continous months) and be at least 18 years old.
• Be accepted for enrollment or be currently enrolled at Skagit Valley College
• Be interested in Allied Health Education, Welding, Automotive or Early Childhood Education
• Be at or below the Income Guidelines listed below:

2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines 200%

• Fill out and return the application form
• Documents needed:  drivers license, social security card, FAFSA student aid report, and proof of income (i.e. current year's tax form)
• If eligible an intake appointment will be scheduled

• Attend Intake Session
• Meet with advisor and complete Individual Employment and Educational Plans
• Student must maintain cumulative 2.0 grade point average or higher each quarter
• High level of motivation and commitment to achieve career and educational goals
• Attend Monthly Workshops
• Communicate with Project Manager on a monthly basis by appointment, phone, or email 

Deadlines

Summer           May 1^st

Fall                  July 1^st

Apply Now!

For more information please call (360) 416-7948

Information Sessions

11:30am the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
 room 101 at WorkSource Skagit