Opportunity Grant

To be eligible for the Opportunity Grant you must:

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) and demonstrate unmet financial need
• Be a Washington state resident
• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
• Be enrolled in a qualifying degree or certificate program (see list of qualifying programs below)
• Have an annual household income at or below the following (200% of federal poverty level)
  • For a 1 person household $31,300 ($2,608.33 monthly)
  • For a 2 person household $42,300 ($3,525.00 monthly)
  • For a 3 person household $53,300 ($4,441.67 monthly)
  • For a 4 person household $64,300 ($5,358.33 monthly)
  • For a 5 person household $75,300 ($6,275.00 monthly)
  • For a 6 person household $86,300 ($7,191.67 monthly)
  • For a 7 person household $97,300 ($8,108.33 monthly)
  • For an 8 person household $108,300 ($9,025.00 monthly)
  • For each household member above 8, add $11,000 to the annual income limit.

*These income guidelines are current as of March 11th, 2025.

• Funding for up to 45 credits of tuition and fees.
• Additional funding for required books, tools, and supplies.
• Assistance with navigating college processes and services.
• Help with locating additional funding for training. 
• Referrals to other agencies, programs, and community resources.

If you have questions or would like to speak to a Student Grants Center staff member, please reach out to a staff member listed below or email our department at StudentGrantsCenter@wvc.edu.