Opportunity Grant

Opportunity Grant (OG): A Workforce Education Program

The Goal of OG:

• Help low-income students to earn a short certificate up to one year of college credits. 
• Increase job skills and prepare for high wage & demand careers.
• May cover tuition expenses for up to 45 college credits and includes books and fees up to $1,000 per academic year.
• The OG expired three years after the initial payment date.
  • An exception applies to students called to active military duty; the duration of their service will not count toward the three-year limit.

Program qualifications:

• Residents of Washington State for 12 months.
• The individual qualifies as low-income according to the family income chart provided below.
• Enrolled in an Opportunity Grant-approved career pathway.
• Fill out an opportunity grant application.

2025–2026: Family Income Chart for households earning at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. 

Milestone Requirements:

• Students are required to submit their FAFSA or WASFA applications by the second quarter and show financial need.
  • FAFSA OR  
  • WASFA
    • Aid is available for non-citizen students.
• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
• Must renew your OG funding application every quarter.
  • Family income must be verified each academic year
• Dedicated to completing your program.

College Support Services Available:

• Tutoring
• Career planning
• Essential basic need resources, i.e. food navigation, etc.

Opportunity Grant Approved Programs:

Funding is limited and not guaranteed. Eligible applications may be placed on a waiting list until funds are available.