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Workforce Funding
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
WORKFORCE FUNDING
The EvCC Workforce Funding office was created for students to learn what funding sources and support might be available to them. A full list of services is available on-line on the college website EverettCC.edu/Workforce
WorkFirst
WorkFirst is a program that supports low-income students in building their self-esteem through ongoing case management and an interactive life transition program that emphasizes their skills and raises their self-efficacy. WorkFirst also provides assistance with tuition and books for students ineligible for federal financial aid or who' s financial aid is pending. 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.
BasicFoodEmploymentandTraining Program
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 low income students receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits through DSHS. On a funds available basis, the BFET program assists basic food-eligible students with child care referrals to DSHS Working Connections Child Care, books and some emergency support services while attending Everett Community College. Tuition assistance may also be available for students ineligible for federal financial aid or who' s financial aid is pending. Students must be in an approved program of study, which includes GED, High School Completion, ELA/ESL, vocational certificate programs, Associates in Technical Art degrees, and most transfer degrees. To apply for BFET please email bfet@everettcc.edu or call 425-388-9928.
WorkerRetraining
Everett Community College works in partnership with the Employment Security Department to provide job training for people who are dislocated workers or laid-off. Worker Retraining is a “jump-start” funding source providing assistance with tuition, fees, and potentially books. Students must be in an approved program of study, which includes GED, High School Completion, ESL or vocational certificate programs or select Associates in Technical Art degrees.
