2017 Everett Community College Viewbook

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I chose EvCC

because it was close to home, affordable, and the education/campus has been flourishing. I was accepted to a few universities, but I wanted to stay closer to home in order to directly support my family.”

–Rilee Louangphakdy, EvCC Class of 2017

19,673 students educated by EvCC in 2016-17

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I love how beautiful the campus is.”

–Hannah Jean Pennock, U.S. Army veteran, EvCC Class of 2016

More than

$150 million in new construction since 2008

Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA)

EvCC LOCATIONS

Everett Community College

MAJORS AND PROGRAMS Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace

Aviation Maintenance Technology Avionics Composites Engineering Technology Mechatronics Precision Machining Welding & Fabrication

Arts

Music Photography Studio Arts Ceramics Drawing Painting Print Making Visual Communications/Graphic Arts Digital Illustration Interactive web design

Top Programs • Liberal Arts & Sciences • Nursing Prerequisites • Business

• Biology/Environmental Science • Engineering

Business

Accounting & Bookkeeping Business Economics Management Marketing Business Administration Business Technology Administrative Support Legal Office Assistant/Support Office Support Cosmetology Information Technology

Healthcare

Certified Nursing Assistant Healthcare Risk Management Medical Administration Support Medical Assisting Medical Coding Medical Spanish Interpreter Medical Transcription and Editing Nursing Nutrition Phlebotomy Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiologic Tech/Diagnostic Ultrasound

Humanities

Communication Studies Creative Writing Drama English and Literature

Global Studies History Humanities Journalism Philosophy World Languages

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Computer Science Engineering Math Science Astronomy/Physics Atmospheric Science Biology Botany Chemistry Environmental Science Geology Oceanography

Social Science, Education, and Public Safety Anthropology Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Education EMT Fire Science Geography Human Services Physical Education Political Science Psychology Sociology

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Everett is home to one of the best community colleges in the country. Don’t just take our word for it.

The leading authority on two-year colleges (Columbia University’s Community College Research Center) recognized EvCC as one of six schools with strong transfer student success, based on national data.

Another prestigious group, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, named EvCC one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges. That’s because of our exceptional student outcomes in learning, certificate and degree completion, employment and earnings after college, and access and success for minority and low-income students.

That’s not all. Achieving the Dream, an organization committed to helping diverse students succeed, named EvCC a national student success leader because we are committed to closing achievement gaps and helping students complete their goals.

We’re proud to be recognized for doing what matters most to us - helping all students succeed.

20:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

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Every instructor at EvCC was very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject matter they taught.

They really care about each of their student’s success.”

–NASA aerospace engineer Amy Felt, EvCC Class of 2014, WSU Everett Class of 2016

EVERETT UNIVERSITY CENTER Want to transfer? You can stay on EvCC’s campus to earn your bachelor’s degree through the Everett University Center.

The center, managed by Washington State University, is located on EvCC’s Everett campus. In August 2017, WSU opened a four-story, $64 million building that is the new home of the Everett University Center.

Everett University Center offers programs from: Washington State University

Eastern Washington University

Western Washington University

The Evergreen State College

University of Washington – Bothell

Central Washington University

For more information, visit EverettUC.org

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I chose the East County Campus because it’s so close to me. When I planned my first quarter everything seemed so perfect and easy.”

–Athena Harper, EvCC Class of 2017

EAST COUNTY CAMPUS Everett Community College also offers college classes at its East County Campus in Monroe. Earn your degree or certificate, take Running Start classes, or study for and take the GED®.

For more information, visit EverettCC.edu/EastCounty

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My family at the Diversity & Equity Center has helped me grow into the person I am today.”

–Alfredo Diaz-Rodriguez, EvCC Class of 2016

DIVERSITY & EQUITY EvCC’s Diversity & Equity Center supports students and provides ways to get involved on campus. Students can join a club like the Black Student Union, First Nations, or MEChA, or volunteer to help with special events like the Students of Color Career Conference, which brings more than 2,500 middle and high school students to campus to learn about college and career options.

Diversity & Equity Center Director Jerod Grant speaks at EvCC’s Students of Color Career Conference.

29% of EvCC students are students of color

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Mi familia del centro de Diversidad y Equidad me ha ayudado a crecer y ser la persona que hoy soy.”

–Alfredo Diaz-Rodriguez, EvCC Class of 2016

“ Aviation students getting hands-on experience in the cockpit.

Nursing students in the Dominican Republic.

Fire Science program

Engineering student stress testing a bridge design.

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I chose EvCC because it’s a great place to start my career.”

–Demri Lewis, EvCC Class of 2015, winner of the 2015 National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Student Award for Excellence

HANDS-ON LEARNING At EvCC, we believe your education should include learning through experience.

Nursing students volunteer in the Dominican Republic, providing lifesaving medical care. Students at EvCC’s cuttingedge Advanced Manufacturing Training and Education Center (AMTEC) learn about the manufacturing process by building drones, rockets, and robots. At EvCC’s School of Cosmetology, students staff a working salon. In EvCC’s Fire Science program, students complete 15 grueling weeks, including live fire training at the Washington State Fire Academy.

We work closely with employers to ensure you’re getting a real-world education and training so you’re ready to transfer or go straight to work.

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A rare spotting of two “Bagfoots” at EvCC’s Earth Week.

I chose to get involved on campus because Everett Community College is like a community.”

–EvCC Student Ambassador Eduardo Mendoza

STUDENT LIFE With more than 40 student clubs, Student Senate, live music, movies, an art gallery, theater, student newspaper, speakers and special events, you’ll find plenty to do outside of class.

Eduardo Mendoza

Students at the Mystical Masquerade Ball.

Student leaders are here to help!

OKK Drum Group performs at the annual Japanese Anime and Manga Arts Festival.

EvCC’s student newspaper, The Clipper.

EvCC’s Pride Center.

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I chose EvCC because it was a closer campus than other colleges and they had online and evening classes that I could take also.”

–April Bowers, EvCC class of 2016

FLEXIBILITY EvCC offers classes that work with your schedule: Face-to-face: Day and evening classes Online: You can take an online class or earn your entire associate degree online.

Hybrid: Combines a class on-campus with online learning.

2% Arranged

13% Evening

24%

61%

Daytime

eLearning (Online)

When do students take classes?

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Photo by Kelly Gavin, Texas Rangers.

I chose EvCC because it was a good stepping stone toward the professional ranks.”

–Keone Kela, Texas Rangers pitcher, EvCC Class of 2012

JOIN THE TROJAN NATION Be a part of the winning tradition at EvCC by playing for one of our athletic teams, or grab your friends and head to a game.

EvCC offers competitive men and women’s sports in baseball, soccer, basketball, cross country, track and field, softball, and volleyball.

Interested in playing?

Visit EverettCC.edu/Athletics and click on Athletics Recruiting Form to contact coaches for EvCC sports.

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It is very convenient for all students.”

–Sumire Moroto, EvCC nursing student

STUDENT HOUSING Everett Community College has two new residence halls, Mountain View Hall and Cedar Hall.

Choose a private room with your own bathroom in Mountain View or share a 3-bedroom or 4-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen and bathroom in Cedar Hall.

Both buildings include furnished rooms, free wifi, and all utilities and are located steps away from the EvCC fitness center, transit center, coffee shops, restaurants and more. The buildings are protected by EvCC security and have resident assistants to connect students with activities and events.

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I was able to save thousands of dollars by getting my two-year degree before transferring to a university.”

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–Samantha Chapman, EvCC Class of 2016

EvCC IS A GOOD DEAL

21%

EvCC is less than half the cost of a public four-year school and a fraction of the cost of a private school.

of EvCC students received need-based financial aid in 2016-17

175

Scholarships awarded by the EvCC Foundation

$33,480

Private College

$9,650

Public University

$4,500 EvCC

Average tuition and fees for the 2016-17 school year, according to the College Board.

WAYS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE 1. FINANCIAL AID

2. SCHOLARSHIPS

Grants, Student Loans, and Work Study

EvCC Foundation Scholarships

When you’re looking for money for college, the best place to start is by filling out the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The information from the FAFSA is used to figure out if you qualify for grants, federal student loans, and/or work study. For information about applying, see the next page.

The EvCC Foundation offers more than 150 scholarships. Typical award: $1,500.

Watch for application info in March at EverettCC.edu/Scholarships

Undocumented students may apply for state financial aid (WASFA) at ReadySetGrad.org/WASFA

Grants Grants are free money for college that you don’t have to repay. They are awarded on the basis of need.

• Federal Pell Grants • Federal Supplemental Grants • Washington State Grant Aid • Tuition Waivers and EvCC Grants • Passport to College (Foster Care)

Student Loans Student loans are offered by Washington state, the federal government, and banks. Loans must be paid back. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education site StudentLoans.gov

Work Study Provides part-time jobs to students with financial need.

When you fill out your FAFSA or WASFA, note that you’re interested in work study. For more information, email fa_workstudy@everettcc.edu

Other Scholarships See theWashboard.org and EverettCC.edu/FA for info about other scholarships.

3. PAYMENT PLAN

4. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Some businesses help their employees pay for college. Ask your employer if your company offers a tuition reimbursement program.

5. WORKFORCE FUNDING

Visit EverettCC.edu/WorkForceFunding and take a quick survey to find out if you’re eligible for one of these grant programs: • Basic Food and Employment Training • Opportunity Grant

EvCC offers the 20-40 payment plan.

• WorkFirst

You pay half of the cost of your tuition and fees by the normal deadline. Your second payment is due the 20th calendar day of the quarter. Your third payment is due the 40th calendar day of the quarter.

• Worker Retraining

The plan must be set up in person at the Cashiers Office (not online or over the phone) and some programs are not eligible.

See EverettCC.edu/Tuition for details.

6. VETERANS’ FUNDING

EvCC’s Veterans Resource Center can help veterans with their education benefits.

EverettCC.edu/Veterans

HOW TO APPLY FOR EvCC FINANCIAL AID Apply to EvCC at EverettCC.edu/Apply

To get your financial aid application reviewed at EvCC, you need to apply for admission. Provide your social security number on your admissions application for financial aid purposes.

Complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA.ed.gov What FAFSA do I fill out?

The FAFSA application for attending EvCC in 2017-18 is available now.

The FAFSA application for attending EvCC in 2018-19 is available starting Oct. 1, 2017.

Create your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID On the FAFSA website, create your FSA ID username and password. If you have to provide parent or guardian information on the FAFSA, they will need their own FSA ID. The U.S. Department of Education uses the FSA ID to identify you so you can access personal information on federal student aid websites and electronically sign your FAFSA.

You’ll need some records To fill out your FAFSA, you’ll need income records, such as W2s, copies of federal tax returns, and Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) benefits for the previous year. Dependent students will need their parents’ or guardians’ income records.

School Code EvCC’s Federal School Code is 003776

Include your email address on your FAFSA This is how the U.S. Department of Education and EvCC will contact you if there are any errors or if additional paperwork is required.

After you submit your FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education receives and processes it, then sends your information to EvCC electronically (it takes a few business days).

Get your Student Aid Report and fix any errors on your FAFSA

You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) sent to your email or mailing address. If there are any changes needed to your FAFSA, make them on the FAFSA website. EvCC can’t review your file until your FAFSA is complete with no errors.

Watch your email and check the Financial Aid Portal at EverettCC.edu/FAstatus

After your FAFSA is done, EvCC’s Financial Aid Office will email you and let you know if you need to provide any other documents. Get any requested paperwork to EvCC ASAP. We can’t review your financial aid request until you provide that paperwork.

94% of EvCC students would recommend EvCC to a friend or family member.

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