Opportunity Grant

The Opportunity Grant is a state program helping low-income students in Washington access to education and training to enter high-wage, high-demand jobs. 

Students who qualify may be eligible for:

• Assistance with tuition, books and fees for up to 45 credits (or three years), based on availability of funding.
• One-time emergency expenses, such as childcare and transportation, based on need and availability of funds.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a Washington state resident as defined by law.
• ​Have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. See the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines.
• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average

Learn more at the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

To find out if you qualify, to apply or to ask more questions, contact the WorkForce office at 509-533-3042.