Opportunity Grant

Students eligible for the Opportunity Grant may receive funds to cover 45 credits of tuition/mandatory fees and up to $1,000 for books and supplies. Support services such as tutoring, college success workshops, emergency childcare, and emergency transportation are also part of the Opportunity Grant program.

Who Qualifies?

• Must be a Washington state resident student
• Must have financial need based on the FAFSA (free application for federal student aid)
• Must have earned less than an associate's degree
• Must be enrolled in an Opportunity Grant-eligible program of study including:
  Accounting- clerk/paraprofessional/specialist
  Allied Health-CNA, LPN, RN, Central Service Tech, Phlebotomy, Surgical Tech
  Automotive- Auto Body Repair, Automotive Tech, FORD asset, ITEC
  Computer Network Technology
  Construction- Commercial Building Engineer, Construction trades prep, Building trades Apprenticeship, Property Maintenance
  Early Childhood Careers
  
• Must have a family income that is at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level

Income Limits

Services Available

• Eligible students may receive funds to cover tuition/mandatory fees and up to $1,000 for books and supplies for up to 45 college credits
• Eligible students may also qualify for support services including:
  Tutoring
  College success workshops
  Emergency child care
  Emergency transportation
  Emergency financial assistance
  

RTC Opportunity Grant Blog or Frequently Asked Questions

To apply or for additional information, please contact:
Celva Boon, Opportunity Grant/BFET case manager
Renton Technical College
(425)235-2352 ext. 5720

Phone: (425) 235-5841
Federal Code: 014001