Workforce Funding

educational benefits under Title 38 and Title 10 USC.

Veteran tuition waivers are available to those who qualify. Waivers range from 25 percent to 100 percent. For more information, contact the Veterans’ Resource Center at 425-388-9277 or visit the office during regular business hours. The website is EverettCC.edu/Veterans Everett Community College complies with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act, section PL 115-407:

1. In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:

● Prevent the student(s) enrollment;

● Assess a late penalty fee; ● Require student secure alternative or additional funding; ● Deny their access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:

● Produce the Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class;

● Provide written request to be certified;

● Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies

The Workforce Funding department’s mission is to increase opportunities for adult learners by providing access to financial resources through grant programs. We contribute to the college’s retention efforts by providing wrap-around support services to our students to foster educational excellence.

WorkFirst is a program that supports low-income students in building their self-efficacy through ongoing case management and an interactive life transition program that emphasizes their skills. WorkFirst also provides assistance with tuition and books for students ineligible for federal financial aid or who' s financial aid is pending. WorkFirst also has support funds available to help with other school-related expenses such as school supplies, transportation costs, and emergency expenses. To qualify for WorkFirst, students must be receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Students must be in an approved program of study, which includes GED, High School Completion, or vocational certificate/degree programs. Students should start the process by talking to their DSHS case manager, who will then refer the student to the EvCC WorkFirst staff.

The Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) program is a partnership between Everett Community College and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) which offers education and work training opportunities to students receiving federal basic food assistance (SNAP) through DSHS. On a funds available basis, the BFET program assists participants with tuition, books, and emergency support for students