Opportunity Grant (OPG)

Available to low-income adults at or below 200% of the poverty level who are pursuing an approved high-wage high-demand program of study. Students may receive funds to cover tuition and mandatory fees up to 45 credits and have a three-year window in which to utilize the program. All pathways approved under the OPG provide a minimum beginning wage of $16.28 per hour.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must complete an official Workforce funding application.
  • Must be a currently enrolled GHC student.
  • Be enrolled in an approved educational pathway.
  • Must be a WA state resident as defined by RCW 28B.15.012.
  • Have financial aid need based on methodology from the FAFSA (remaining/unmet need).
  • Have and maintain a 2.00 gpa.
  • Must apply for FAFSA/WAFSA within the first quarter of enrollment into OPG.
  • Have income at or below 200% of the poverty level:
Persons in Family/Household 200% Annual Poverty Guideline 200% Monthly Poverty Guideline

 1

$30,120

 $2,510

 2

$40,880

 $3,406

 3

$51,640

 $4,303

 4

$62,400

 $5,200

 5

$73,160

 $6,096

 6

$83,920

 $6,993

7

$94,680

 $7,890

8

$105,440

 $8,786
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $10,280 for each additional person annually.

Approved Educational Pathways

  • Accounting
  • Automotive
  • Carpentry
  • CDL
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Diesel
  • Human Services
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Office Administrative Support
  • Nursing (must be accepted in to the Nursing program)
  • Welding

Supports

  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Supplies
  • Emergency Childcare
  • Transportation

*Tuition assistance is limited to 45 total lifetime credits throughout all WA State Community Colleges.
*Receipts for supports are required for the entire amount awarded to maintain eligibility.

Program Staff

Clara Gillies
Associate Director of WorkForce Funding and Support Programs

Elisa Harvey
Student Support Coordinator

Savannah Thompson
Program Assistant

wfspinfo@ghc.edu
(360) 538-4058

Apply for Funding

This application is used for BFET, OPG, WRT, WF and EAG. Please only complete one application and it will be evaluated for all five programs.

Apply Now

For a printable version of the application, please contact the Workforce Funding office by emailing wfspinfo@ghc.edu or by calling (360) 538-4058. We are open Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.