Opportunity Grant

Overview

The Opportunity Grant Scholarship supports low-income students pursuing careers in high-wage, high-demand occupations.

Students in the Opportunity Grant Scholarship program may receive:

  • Tuition and fees for up to 45 credits (dependent on available funding)
  • Up to $1,000 per academic year for books and supplies (prorated based on credit load)
  • Career and educational advising and planning
  • Personal support, goal setting, and problem-solving

Eligibility

You may be eligible to participate in the Opportunity Grant program at LWTech if: 

  • You are a Washington state resident as defined in RCW 28B.15.012 (living in Washington state at least one year)
  • You have a cumulative and quarterly GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Your total household income* as reported on the FAFSA/WASFA does not exceed the following income guidelines: 
    • 1 Person Household: $2,510/month ($30,120/year)
    • 2 Person Household: $3,406/month ($40,880/year)
    • 3 Person Household: $4,303/month ($51,640/year)
    • 4 Person Household: $5,200/month ($62,400/year)
    • 5 Person Household: $6,096/month ($73,160/year)
    • 6 Person Household: $6,993/month ($83,920/year)
    • 7 person Household: $7,890/month ($94,680/year)
  • You are enrolled in one of the programs listed under 'Eligible Programs for Opportunity Grant' 

*Household income is evaluated annually based on the most recent FAFSA/WASFA and updated federal guidelines.

Note: Priority will be given to students who do not have a previous bachelor's degree or higher.

Eligible Programs for Opportunity Grant

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Accounting, AAS
  • Accounting Assistant (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion
  • Accounting Assistant, Certificate of Completion
  • Accounting Paraprofessional, Certificate of Proficiency
  • Practical Accounting, Certificate of Proficiency

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • General Service Technician, Certificate of Completion
  • General Service Technician (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Baking Arts, AAS
  • Baking Arts, Certificate of Proficiency
  • Baking Skills, Certificate of Completion
  • Baking Skills (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion
  • Management in Baking, Certificate of Completion
  • Specialty Baking, Certificate of Completion

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Behavioral and Social Services, AAS
  • Behavioral and Social Services, Certificate of Proficiency
  • Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Certificate of Completion

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Business Technology, AAS
  • Administrative Assistant, Certificate of Completion
  • Business Technology, Certificate of Proficiency
  • Human Resources, Certificate of Proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Applications, Certificate of Completion
  • Microsoft Office Core (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion
  • Project Management Support, Certificate of Proficiency

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Computing and Software Development, AAS-T
  • C++/C# Programmer, Certificate of Completion
  • Software Development, Certificate of Proficiency
  • Web Applications Development, Certificate of Proficiency
  • Web Development, Certificate of Completion

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Computer Security and Network Technology, AAS
  • Computer Security and Network Technology, AAS-T
  • Computer Security and Network Technology (I-BEST), Certificate of Proficiency
  • IT Support Technician, Certificate of Proficiency
  • Network Support Technician, Certificate of Proficiency

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum: 

  • Culinary Arts, Certificate of Completion
  • Culinary Arts/Baking Arts (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Dental Assistant, Certificate of Completion
  • Dental Assistant (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Early Childhood Education, AAS
  • State Early Childhood Education - Certificate of Proficiency
  • State Early Childhood Education - Initial Certificate, Certificate of Completion
  • State Early Childhood Education, Short Certificate of Specialization - Administration, Certificate of Completion
  • State Early Childhood Education, Short Certificate of Specialization - Family Child Care, Certificate of Completion
  • State Early Childhood Education - Short Certificate of Specialization - General, Certificate of Completion
  • State Early Childhood Education, Short Certificate of Specialization - Infants and Toddlers, Certificate of Completion
  • State Early Childhood Education, Short Certificate of Specialization - School Age Care, Certificate of Completion
  • Early Childhood Education (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion & Certificate of Proficiency

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Funeral Service Education, AAS
  • Funeral Directing and Management, AAS

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Health Sciences, AAS-T with Dental Assistant, Certificate of Completion
  • Health Sciences, AAS-T with Medical Office Administration, Certificate of Completion
  • Health Sciences, AAS-T with Nursing Assistant, Certificate of Completion

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Human Resource Management, AAS-T
  • Human Resource Management, Certificate of Proficiency
  • Human Resource Strategic Management, Certificate of Completion
  • Human Resource Talent Management, Certificate of Completion

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • CNC Production and Inspection, Certificate of Completion
  • CNC Production and Inspection (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion
  • Milling Setup and Operation, Certificate of Completion
  • Milling Setup and Operation (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion
  • Multi-Axis Programming, Setup, and Operation, Certificate of Completion
  • Multi-Axis Programming, Setup, and Operation (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion
  • Turning Setup and Operation, Certificate of Completion
  • Turning Setup and Operation (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Medical Assisting, AAS
  • Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency
  • Medical Office Administration, Certificate of Completion
  • Medical Office Administration (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Nursing, AAS-T
  • Nursing Assistant, Certificate of Completion
  • Nursing Assistant (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS-T

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS

Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:

  • Welding Introduction, Certificate of Completion
  • Welding Introduction (I-BEST), Certificate of Completion

 

Waitlist

Depending on available funding, you may be placed on a waitlist for the Opportunity Grant Scholarship. Please note that being added to the waitlist does not guarantee award of the Opportunity Grant Scholarship.

How to Apply

Current LWTech Students

  • Take the "Workforce Development Funding Eligibility Survey-Application" to see if you are eligible for WFD programs. After answering the first few questions, if you appear potentially eligible, the rest of the Workforce Development application will open automatically for you to complete and submit.  You will be contacted within 5-7 business days regarding your eligibility and provided with additional information.

Prospective LWTech Students

  1. Take the Start Next Quarter (SNQ) Survey
  2. Attend the Workforce Development Information Session (sign-up after completing the Start Next Quarter Survey)
  3. Apply to LWTech; complete the FAFSA/WASFA; take the Guided Self Placement Assessment (if applicable)
  4. Fill out the online Workforce Development Application
  5. The Opportunity Grant coordinator will contact you regarding your eligibility status and next steps

Key Contacts

Lily Alvarez

Lily Alvarez

Coordinator Opportunity Grant
Workforce Development