Information and Updates
Worker Retraining (WR) Winter Quarter 2024 Information and Updates
Welcome to the Winter Quarter! Please take a moment to read over the information. Let us know if you have any questions; we are here to help.
Gina Certain – gcertain@edmonds.edu
Linda Pendergraft – linda.pendergraft@edmonds.edu
Wessel Pieters (Academic Advisor) – wessel.pieters@edmonds.edu
Financial Aid (FAFSA/WASFA):
All Worker Retraining students are required to complete a FAFSA/WASFA for 2023-2024, which is valid for summer quarter 2023 through spring quarter 2024. For information on the status of your application, please check your ctcLink. You are also required to complete a Program Confirmation Form. This form will be on your ctc Link account once your FAFSA/WASFA has been uploaded to the Financial Aid Office.
After your FAFSA/WASFA is complete and uploaded to the Financial Aid Office, you will want to check your ctcLink account to see what additional documents are needed.
It will soon be time to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA/WASFA. Please find more information on upcoming changes for the 2024-2024 school year here.
This application is valid for summer quarter 2024 through spring quarter 2025.
Financial Aid Income Recalculation:
If your 2023 income is, or will be, less than the 2021 income reported on your 2023-2024 FAFSA/WASFA you could be eligible for an income recalculation. You will find the form here on the financial aid website. We use the new information to recalculate your eligibility for financial aid.
In many cases Worker Retraining students become eligible for financial aid grants. Before we process a recalculation, you must have a completed financial aid file. In many cases students who were not originally eligible for regular financial aid become eligible after completing the Income Recalculation process here.
Worker Retraining Tuition Assistance:
Worker Retraining tuition and book assistance will be available for your first quarter. Future funding is on a case by case basis. In some cases, funding is available for a second quarter.
To be considered for the Worker Retraining grant you must have completed a FAFSA/WASFA for 2023-2024 and soon the 2024-2025.
You also must be following your Academic Plan, which is the quarter-by-quarter listing of the classes needed for your degree or certificate. Your Academic Plan was created before you started your program of study and you should have a copy for your personal records.
Employment Security Information:
If you are currently collecting unemployment benefits you have probably completed the CAT/TB application for approval to attend training and potentially additional weeks of unemployment benefits. Please note that it can take up to 12 weeks to process. During this time, you need to maintain a full-time and active job search. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Schrader | rebecca.schrader@esd.wa.gov.
Additional Tuition and Book Resources:
Basic Food and Employment Training (BFET) -if you are eligible for food benefits, you can also get help with childcare, gas, books, and some emergency support services while attending college.
Opportunity Grant - this grant provides funding for tuition and books to low income students who are pursuing a variety of training. See website for more information.
Student Emergency Grant - If you are at risk of dropping out due to unexpected financial emergencies, this grant can help.
Triton Resource HUB - one stop center for help when you need it.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - this federal funding can provide job search support as well education support to help you reach your career goals.
Foundation Scholarships - The 2024-2025 annual scholarship applications will be open and you may be eligible. There are over 100 scholarships available each year for students.
Student Support Resources:
This website will provide you with information and support services available to you.