Grant Funding

Federal, state and institutional grants for undergraduate students provide financial aid funding that does not need to be repaid. 

Federal Grants

Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants are typically awarded to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s, graduate or professional degree.  To apply for Pell Grants, start by completing the FAFSA.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant is for students who are eligible to receive the Pell Grant and have exceptional financial need. You must be enrolled at least half-time, and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress to qualify. To apply, start by completing the FAFSA. 

State Grants

Washington College Grant

The Washington College Grant is one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. People of all ages from low- and middle-income families may qualify to get money for college, career training, and participating apprenticeships. To apply, start by completing the FAFSA or WASFA. Find out how much you could qualify for with the Washington Student Achievement Council's financial aid calculator.

Institutional Grants

Highline Grant

Highline Grant is an Institutional grant which means it is funded by Highline College. To apply, start by completing the FAFSA or WASFA. 

Highline Tuition Waiver

The Highline College Tuition Waiver waives tuition only and is an institutional funded grant. To apply, start by completing the FAFSA or WASFA.

Other Grants

Washington Opportunity Grant

The goal of the Opportunity Grant is to help low–income adults reach the educational tipping point in high wage, high demand careers. Eligible students pursing an approved program may receive funds to cover tuition and mandatory fees up to 45 credits and up to $1,000 for required books and supplies per academic year. Learn more about this WorkForce Education Grant.

Early Achievers Grant

The Early Achievers Grant is a student financial aid program to help employed child care providers and early learning educators complete certificates and associate degrees in early childhood education. Learn more about this WorkForce Education Grant.

Worker Retraining Grant

The Worker Retraining (WRT) program is designed to help unemployed or displaced workers. If you had an active unemployment claim in the past 4 years, or are eligible for unemployment due to a layoff in the past 4 years, then you may be eligible. Eligible students/claimants may qualify for 1-quarter of financial support through this state-funded grant.  Learn more about this WorkForce Education Grant.

WorkFirst

The WorkFirst program at Highline provides funding and services to low income parents. Funding and services support student success and help students reach their employment goals. WorkFirst provides support to parents receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance from DSHS. Learn more about this WorkFirst Funding.