Workforce Education – Pays for Your College!

Explore the benefits of Workforce Education – a program offering four funding options to support your educational journey: BFET, Opportunity Grant, WorkFirst, and Worker Retraining. 

What we offer: 

  • Coverage for tuition and fees 
  • Financial aid for books, transportation, and school supplies 
  • Personalized one-on-one support and advising  

Eligibility: 

  • Enrolled in a Professional Technical Program  
  • Or transfer students receiving Basic Food benefits 

Additionally, you must meet one of the following criteria: 

  • Meet low-income standards (e.g., a family of one making less than $2430). Find income guidelines [here]
  • Currently unemployed or under-employed. Check out the qualifying unemployment situations.
  • Receive TANF/Cash Assistance from DSHS – WorkFirst

*Please note that international students are not eligible for funding due to grant guidelines. 

Learn more about us at shoreline.edu/workforce/. 

Find out if you are pre-qualified and sign up for our Information Sessions at startnextquarter.org. 

Ready to start your application click [here]. 

Got questions? 

Call us at (206) 546-5882 or email workforce@shoreline.edu. 

Visit our office at FOSS (5000) Building, Room 5101. 

Best regards,

Minh Nguyen, Work-study Student. (He/him/his)

Program Coordinator at Workforce Education

September 26th, 2023 by