Athletics Varsity athletic programs at WCC provide the opportunity for students to receive athletics scholarships and tuition waivers, covering up to 65% of their tuition! Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) A program that can help you not only pay for classes, but also for childcare, food, and rent. Eligibility is partially determined by your income and partially by what degree you’re earning. Financial Aid Students can apply for financial aid with the FAFSA or WASFA as a great first step to see what grants, scholarships, or loans they might be eligible for based on household size, income, and financial need. Foundation Scholarships The Whatcom Community College Foundation has private scholarships and grants available to help support students attain their educational goals. Opportunity Grant Can help Washington residents pay for up to 45 credits, including a book stipend. Eligibility is partially determined by your income and partially by what degree you’re earning. Explore Your Funding Options DID YOU KNOW? The National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) estimates that an average of $100 million in scholarship funds are left unclaimed every academic year. This is mainly due to “a lack of applicants,” they note, adding that scholarship providers consider a lot more than grades when choosing recipients for their awards. There is immense value in the community college experience. There are all kinds of options when it comes to paying for college…
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