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: $2,608.33/month ($31,300/year)
- 2 Person Household: $3,525.00/month ($42,300/year)
- 3 Person Household: $4,441.67/month ($53,300/year)
- 4 Person Household: $5,358.33/month ($64,300/year)
- 5 Person Household: $6,275.00/month ($75,300/year)
- 6 Person Household: $7,191.67/month ($86,300/year)
- 7 person Household: $8,108.33/month ($97,300.00)
- 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, Certificate of Completion
- Accounting Paraprofessional, Certificate of Proficiency
- Practical Accounting, Certificate of Proficiency
Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:
- Auto Repair Technician, AAS
- Auto Repair Technician, Certificate of Proficiency
- General Service Technician, Certificate of Completion
Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:
- Baking Arts, AAS
- Baking Arts, Certificate of Proficiency
- Baking Skills, Certificate of Completion
- Management in Baking, Certificate of Completion
- Specialty Baking, Certificate of Completion
Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:
- Behavioral and Social Services, BAS
- 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
- IT Support Technician, Certificate of Proficiency
- Network Support Technician, Certificate of Proficiency
Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:
- Culinary Arts, AAS
- Culinary Arts, Certificate of Completion
Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:
- Dental Assistant, Certificate of Completion
Degree:
- Dental Hygiene, BAS
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
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, BAS
- 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:
- Machining Technology, AAS
- Machining Technology, Certificate of Proficiency
- CNC Production and Inspection, Certificate of Completion
- Milling Setup and Operation, Certificate of Completion
- Multi-Axis Programming, Setup, and Operation, Certificate of Completion
- Turning Setup and Operation, Certificate of Completion
Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:
- Mechanical Design Technology, AAS-T
- Mechanical Design Technology, Certificate of Proficiency
Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:
- Medical Assisting, AAS
- Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency
- Medical Office Administration, Certificate of Completion
Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:
- Nursing, AAS-T
- Nursing Assistant, Certificate of Completion
Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS-T
Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:
- Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS
Degree:
- Public Health, BAS
Degrees/Certificates & Curriculum:
- Welding Technology, AAS
- Welding Technology, Certificate of Proficiency
- Welding Introduction, 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
- Take the Start Next Quarter (SNQ) Survey
- Attend the Workforce Development Information Session (sign-up after completing the Start Next Quarter Survey)
- Apply to LWTech; complete the FAFSA/WASFA; take the Guided Self Placement Assessment (if applicable)
- Fill out the online Workforce Development Application
- The Opportunity Grant coordinator will contact you regarding your eligibility status and next steps
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