Financial Assistance
Many of the financial assistance options below are available for WATR Center (Aerospace program) students, but some may be applicable to AMSC programs as well.
Students specifically entering the 10-12 week AMSC Construction Pre-Apprenticeship program will have their cost/fees covered by our generous sponsors and partners.
Please contact us at AMSC@edmonds.edu or call the front desk at 425.640.1840 to find out which financial aid programs may be available to you.
Please note: The aerospace and maritime programs are self support so they do not qualify for the payment plan that is allowed for on-campus credited classes. There are no refunds after the first day of class.
The Aerospace Loan Program (ALP)
The Aerospace Loan Program (ALP) provides low-interest loans to Washington students
who have been accepted into the Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center
Program but have demonstrated inability to pay the full cost of attending the program.
Students can receive up to $8,900 for 20 weeks of training to enhance their existing
job skills or earn certificates of completion in various aerospace production fields.
The Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center was created to help meet the
demand for skilled aerospace workers in Washington. After completion of the program,
ALP recipients have a 6 month grace period before their first payment is due and up
to three years to repay their loans.
Basic Food Employment Training (BFET)
Students who receive food assistance through the Basic Food in Washington program may qualify for educational funding assistance as well. Learn more by emailing bfet@edmonds.edu. Or, fill out the application below to check your eligibility and the availability of funding.
- Fill out Application for BFET
- Fill out BFET Release Clause
GET Program
The GET Program is Washington's 529 prepaid college tuition plan that helps families with young children save for future higher education expenses. The State of Washington guarantees that the value of your account will keep pace with the cost of college tuition, no matter how much it increases in the future (even if it doubles or triples). The earlier you start saving, the greater the opportunity for increased value of your GET account.
Veterans Benefits
For students who are using the GI Bill®*, contact Edmonds College Veteran’s Resource Center at 425.640.1502 for verification and enrollment.
*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
Sallie Mae Loan Program
The Salle Mae—Smart Option Student Loan is the only nationwide private student loan offering a Graduated Repayment Period feature8, providing budget flexibility for graduating students.
WorkSource Resources - Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act
WIOA Adult (Low Income) Individuals receiving Food Assistance or TANF, can apply for WIOA through
the WorkSource. If you are not receiving benefits but
WIOA Dislocated Worker - Individuals who are presently receiving Unemployment Benefits might be eligible
to apply for WIOA dislocated funding. The referral process is as follows:
To determine eligibility for either of the WIOA programs, complete this Adult & Dislocated Worker Referral Form.
Customers are automatically added a waitlist and are contacted by our Program Tech
within 48 business hours of submitting the form. They can also contact generalinfo@snococareers.com or 425.372.7205 if they have questions about WIOA or their status on the waitlist.
Private Scholarships
While we are not affiliated with them, there are private scholarships and loans as
well. One such program is Work Ethics Scholarship offered through Mike Rowe Works
Foundation. This scholarship is designated for programs that offer an alternative
to traditional academic degrees. To apply, visit Mike Rowe Works Scholarship.
Other private organizations such as the Rotary Club have also funded students taking WATR Center programs. Check with your school administrator
to see what might be available.