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 Online Survey" to see if you are eligible for WFD programs.
- If you meet initial requirements for Opportunity Grant, you will be prompted to fill out the online Workforce Development Application.
- The Opportunity Grant coordinator will contact you regarding your eligibility status and next steps
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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