Graduates of Renton high schools could receive up to two full years of tuition to attend Renton Technical College through a new program spearheaded by State Rep. Steve Bergquist. Renton Promise is a partnership between Renton School District and RTC to provide an opportunity for high school graduates to RTC.
Renton Promise will provide full tuition and fees to 2023 Renton School District graduating seniors to attend Renton Technical College regardless of grade point average (GPA), income, ability, or country of birth. The program covers up to two years or a student’s first associate’s degree, while funds last. Renton School District graduating seniors are eligible for the program within the first year after graduating high school.
Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). Students with questions can contact financialaid@rtc.edu.
“I am beyond excited about the Renton Promise program. Renton Promise provides a seamless pathway to RTC for Renton graduates. I spoke with a few graduating seniors ready to start at RTC in Fall 2023—each student expressed how excited they were to have financial support through the program,” said RTC President Dr. Yoshiko Harden. “We’re excited about the increased opportunities it creates for Renton students to succeed in college and career training programs and grateful to Rep. Berquist for his advocacy.”
Bergquist previously secured funds for RTC to increase the number of Renton students enrolling in Running Start and Dual Credit options.
Renton Promise is separate from King County Promise, a program for students ages 16-26 who have had an interruption to the traditional four-year pathway of high school completion and/or the means for meaningful, gainful employment. Students eligible for King County Promise receive a dedicated navigator to help with financial aid workshops, enrollment, and advising, as well as an unrestricted equity grant of $1,000 a year to help cover any expenses they may encounter.
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