Other Financial Resources
Federal Financial Aid
We encourage all students to apply for financial aid at the college they plan to attend. Even if you are not interested in taking out loans for your education, you will often qualify for grants or additional scholarships. This is money that does not need to be repaid. If you are accepted into our scholarship program, WA Scholarships will cover tuition and fees that are not included by financial aid, in addition to the travel stipend and bonus.
Students receiving grants will allow our scholarship dollars to go further by enabling us to serve a larger population. This is a process you should start as early as possible as funding is limited. By applying for financial aid, you will also be notified if you are eligible for other scholarships and grants, such as Pell grants. Below is a brief explanation of the Financial Aid process. We recommend you contact your college's financial aid department for more information.
Opportunity Grant
The Opportunity Grant may cover a significant portion of your educational expenses (e.g. tuition, books, fees). The goal of the opportunity grant is to help low-income students achieve higher education. To apply, you must complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend you contact your college's financial aid department for more information. Some colleges require you to fill out an additional application.
For more information visit: www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/s_opportunitygrants.aspx
Early Achievers Opportunity Grant
The Early Achievers Opportunity Grant is geared toward students whose child care facilities are currently participating in the Early Achievers Program, Washington's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). The grant may cover a significant portion of your educational expenses (e.g. tuition, books, fees). The goal of the Opportunity Grant is to help low-income students achieve higher education. To apply, you must complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend you contact your college's financial aid department for more information. Some colleges require you to fill out an additional application.
For more information visit: www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/s_opportunitygrants.aspx
or
http://www.del.wa.gov/publications/elac-qris/docs/Early_achievers_faq.pdf
General Scholarship Search Engines
There are many places on the web where students can learn about funding for education. You can search for scholarships by category, key words or by the information supplied in the profile you create. Below are just a few sites recommended by local colleges and universities.
- College NET
- The Wash Board
- College Board
College Specific Funding
Always check with your college's scholarship or financial aid department to see if there are any additional funding opportunities available. Schools often have scholarships and other types of funding available specifically to their students.
