Workforce Grant Funding

WorkForce Grant Funding

Workforce Grants provides financial support and resources to help eligible students access education and training. Funding may assist with tuition, books, fees, and other educational expenses for students enrolled in eligible associate degrees, certificates, and basic education courses. These grants are designed to help individuals overcome financial barriers while gaining the skills needed for employment and career advancement.

Step 1: Apply to Workforce Grants

Workforce Grants uses one initial application to screen for multiple funding sources. Please submit your completed application along with any required support documents (listed on the application) by one of the below methods:

Download the Workforce Grants Application

Not sure if you are ready to apply? Complete the SVC Support Questionnaire before applying.

The Skagit Valley College Support Questionnaire assesses potential eligibility for many student support programs on campus including: Workforce Grants, Emergency Assistance, Homeless Grant, Disability Access Services, TRIO, Cardinal Achievement Program, Veterans, and more!

Complete the Questionnaire

 

Step 2: Attend an Orientation & Intake Appointment

After your application is reviewed and you are deemed eligible for a Workforce Grants program, you will be invited to attend an Orientation & Intake Appointment. At this appointment, you will learn more about what is offered and required for that program and provide space to ask any remaining questions you may have.

These appointments are offered primarily in-person at the Mount Vernon Campus with Zoom options if needed.

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WorkForce Grant Programs

The Basic Food Employment & Training program assists with educational expenses for low-income students receiving federally-issued Basic Food Assistance. BFET students can receive funding to pursue pathways towards their employment goals, including associate degrees, certificates, and basic education courses. BFET assists with tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. Childcare referrals through Working Childcare Connections and Basic Food referrals are available to BFET eligible students.

For specific questions, please contact:

Amy Erickson
Phone: 360.416.7723
Email: Amy.Erickson@skagit.edu

Opportunity Grant serves low-income adults at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (displayed below) who are pursuing one of the following technical educational pathways: Allied Health, Automotive, Business Management, Engineering, Early Childhood Education, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Human Services, Nursing, and Welding. Opportunity Grant can fund up to 45 credits of college tuition and fees and up to $1,000 per year toward the cost of books and supplies.

200% Federal Poverty Guideline

Family Size

Monthly  Gross Income

Annual  Gross Income

1

$2,660

$31,920

2

$3,607

$43,280

3

$4,553

$54,640

4

$5,500

$66,000

5

$6,227

$77,360

6

$7,393

$88,720

+ people, add

$947

$11,360

For specific questions, please contact:

Amy Erickson
Phone: 360.416.7723
Email: Amy.Erickson@skagit.edu

The Workfirst program assists with educational expenses for students receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance.

Workfirst students can receive funding to pursue pathways towards their employment goals, including associate degrees, certificates, and basic education courses. Workfirst assists with tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. To receive funding as a Workfirst student, the student must have a referral to SVC from their DSHS Workfirst case manager

For specific questions, please contact:

Megan Kost
Phone: 360.416.7900
Email: Megan.Kost@skagit.edu

Worker Retraining can provide funding to pursue a degree or certificate in a high wage, high demand field. Worker Retraining assists students with any of the following circumstances:

  • Currently receive unemployment benefits
  • Have received unemployment benefits in the last 48 months
  • Have received a layoff notice
  • Vulnerable workers
  • Displaced homemakers
  • Displaced veterans
  • Active-duty military with a notice of separation
  • Self-employed now unemployed

For specific questions, please contact:

Lisa Barnett
Telephone: 360.416.7897
Email: Lisa.Barnett@skagit.edu

Early Achievers assists early learning professionals working at Early Achievers sites to pursue college certificates or degrees in Early Childhood Education. EAG provides tuition, fees, books, and other support services.

Download the EAG Application in English (WFG Application)

Download the EAG Application in Spanish

Download the required EAG forms

For specific questions, please contact:

Lisa Barnett
Telephone: 360.416.7897
Email: Lisa.Barnett@skagit.edu

The Community Integration Program supports formerly incarcerated students pursuing their educational goals. The Re-entry Navigator assists with applying for admissions, identifying career paths, choosing classes, applying for financial aid, and accessing community resources.

For specific questions, please contact:

Jon Krause
Telephone: 360.416.7849
Email: Jon.Krause@skagit.edu

 

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Did you know?

All Skagit students can apply for one-time emergency assistance when faced with unforeseen circumstances. Click here to visit our Emergency Assistance webpage.