Opportunity Grant

The Opportunity Grant Program (OPG) is intended to assist low-income students enrolled in high-wage, high-demand career pathways. All pathways approved under the OPG provide a minimum beginning wage of $13.00 per hour.

Am I Eligible?

To determine if you are eligible for Opportunity Grant, you can take our brief survey. In general, you:

  • Must be pursuing an approved pathway
  • Be a Washington State resident for 1 year
  • Meet the income guidelines. 

  • Fill out the common application.

Approved Pathways

  • Accounting
  • Automotive
  • Carpentry
  • Commercial Transportation and Maintenance (CTM)
  • Criminal Justice
  • Diesel
  • Medical Assistant
  • Nursing (Must be accepted into the Nursing program)
  • Welding

Income Requirements

 Family Size Yearly Gross Income Limit
 1 $25,760
 2 $34,840
 3 $43,920
 4 $53,000
 5 $62,080
 6 $71,160
7 $80,240
8 $89,320

Apply for Funding

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Or for a printable version please download and complete our Workforce Funding Application. Once you've completed the application, email it to wfspinfo@ghc.edu . For questions call (360)538-4058 or visit our virtual lobby from 9 am – 2 pm Mon-Thurs.