Opportunity Grant Program
The Opportunity Grant program supports educational training for low-income students pursuing careers in high-wage, high-demand occupations by funding 45 credits of tuition and fees. Individual student support services are an important part of the program, and include a Program Specialist who will help connect students with college services and resources, career and educational advising, and funds for books, supplies, and tools.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for the Opportunity Grant program if:
- You are a Washington state resident (living in Washington state at least one year);
- You have completed a current year FASFA or WASFA application;
- You do not have a prior degree (Associate, Bachelor, or higher). If you do have a prior degree, you can be considered for eligibility on a case-by-case basis if funds are available. Funds will always be prioritized for students who do not have a prior degree;
- You have a cumulative and quarterly GPA of 2.0 or higher;
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Your total family income does not exceed the following 2024-25 income guidelines:
- 1 person family - $2,510.00/month ($30,120.00/year)
- 2 person family - $3,406.67/month ($40,880.00/year)
- 3 person family - $4,303.33/month ($51,640.00/year)
- 4 person family - $5,200.00/month ($62,400.00/year)
- 5 person family - $6,096.67/month ($73,160.00/year)
- 6 person family - $6,993.33/month ($83,920.00/year)
- 7 person family - $7,890.00/month ($94,680.00/year)
- 8 person family - $8,786.67/month ($105,440.00/year)
- For each additional person add $10,760 to the annual income; and
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You are enrolled in the following eligible non-transfer programs of study:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Technology
- Composites
- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
- Fire Science
- Healthcare Risk Management Certificate
- I-BEST program
- Mechatronics
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Nursing (acceptance into the core program required)
- Phlebotomy Certificate
- Precision Machining
- Engineering Technology
- Welding
Requirements
Opportunity Grant students are required to sign the Opportunity Grant Student Agreement and abide by the terms thereof, which include, but are not limited, to:
- Inform the Program Specialist via email of their registration
- Meet with a program advisor or Workforce Funding Counselor to create an Academic Plan
- Submit an Academic Plan before the first quarter of attending classes
- Be registered ONLY in the classes on your curriculum checklist/academic plan
Approved Programs of Study
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Technology
- Composites
- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
- Fire Science
- Healthcare Risk Management Certificate
- I-BEST program
- Mechatronics
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Nursing (acceptance into the core program required)
- Phlebotomy Certificate
- Precision Machining
- Engineering Technology
- Welding
What We Offer
- Tuition and fees for up to 45 credits limit, but not for more than three years from initial receipt of grant funds
- Up to $1,000 per academic year for books, supplies, and tools
- Individual support to connect with college services and resources
- Academic and career advising
How to Apply
Workforce Funding Application
To increase accessibility and streamline our application process, the Workforce Funding Department has created a joint application for all our grant programs. With a single application, you can apply for BFET, Worker Retraining, WorkFirst, and the Opportunity Grant. Our new application is now available online and will automatically upload to your grant program! Download the Workforce Funding Application and instructions. 
Contact
Please review the sidebar for upcoming availability and campus closures.
In Person: Opportunity Grant is located within the Workforce Funding Department, Parks Student Union Room 307 (view campus map)
Phone: 425-259-8925 
Text: 425-388-9106
Email: opportunitygrant@everettcc.edu 
The Opportunity Grant adheres to the Familly Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations. Download the FERPA Policy.