Transcript WorkFirst Tuition AssistanceStudent’s raising future students! WorkFirst Financial Aid/Tuition Assistance WorkFirst Financial Aid, also known as Tuition Assistance, is intended to assist WorkFirst (TANF)

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Student’s raising future students!
WorkFirst Financial Aid/Tuition Assistance
WorkFirst Financial Aid, also known as
Tuition Assistance, is intended to assist WorkFirst
(TANF) and low-income parents to gain the skills
needed to become employed or to advance in
employment through wage and skill
progression.
What programs are they in?
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Vocational Education courses or sets of courses
Vocational certificate/degree programs when a client is not eligible for
other forms of financial aid to include Customized Job Skills Training,
High Wage/High Demand, and I-BEST programs
Prerequisites and developmental/remedial education required for
entry into a Vocational Education program
Basic Education, including WorkFirst Family Literacy, High School
Completion, ESL, and GED classes and testing
Continuing education courses that are job related – continuing
education courses (self-support) that are job skills related that do not
cost more than the amount of full-time resident tuition for one year
Other WorkFirst tuition bearing classes
Income eligible parent table
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Listed below are the income cut-offs to be used for WorkFirst Financial
Aid/Tuition Assistance for the 2008-09 academic year effective July 1, 2008. These
are calculated at 175% of the 2008 Health and Human Services Poverty
Guidelines.
Size Annual
Monthly
of Family
Income Cut-off
Income Cut-off
Unit Amounts Amounts
1
$18,200
$1,517
2
$24,500
$2,042
3
$30,800
$2,567
4
$37,100
$3,092
5
$43,400
$3,617
6
$49,700
$4,142
7
$56,000
$4,667
8
$62,300
$5,192
9
$68,600
$5,717
10
$74,900
$6,242
11
$81,200
$6,767
12
$87,500
$7,292
Documentation requirements to verify income and hours
Acceptable Forms of Income Verification
Financial Statements (Pay stubs, Receipts and W-2);
Collateral Statements (For example letter from person paying student
for services such as child care); or
Letter from the person or company that has control of the income
(For example student was recently hired).
Eligibility Requirements Regarding Residency, Citizenship and Alien
Status
Specifically, a student must meet all eligibility
requirements, including family composition and income
eligibility and be one of the following:
a. A U.S. citizen;
b. A U.S. national;
c. An American Indian born outside the U.S.;
d. A “qualified alien”;
e. A victim of trafficking; or
f. A Hmong or Highland Lao.
g. Physically reside in Washington State.
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What is the process for receiving
WorkFirst Tuition Assistance?
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Parents/students will need to contact:
206.878.3710 X 3340 or stop by building 6 to
Women’s Programs & WorkFirst Services to
make an advisor appointment for class
registration and funding eligibility screening.
Why do WorkFirst students want me to sign off on
hours spent in the classroom or in practicum
experience?
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TANF parents/students are receiving a grant from the
Department of Health and Social Services (DSHS)
each month. A part of the DRA (Deficit Reduction
Act) included a plan to hold welfare parents
accountable for their time spent while receiving funds.
If TANF parents are attending college, they are
mandated to track their time while on campus. While
our parents should be using the Accutrack system,
many forget & will ask instructors to sign a form from
the WorkFirst office as a back up. While not
encouraged, we need the hours for federal reports and
to keep the funding for future students and FTE!
Women’s Programs
Mission Statement
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Our purpose is to provide a welcoming place for potential
students, current students and community members who
are looking for classes, workshops and services focused on
issues facing them today. We can help you overcome the
hurdles you face coming to school, support you while you
are here and assist you with the transition back to work.
Funding is provided through the college and community
support. Ongoing services include college advising, job
search assistance, resource referral and administration of
our Emergency Scholarship Fund. Students and
community members may call to schedule a free
appointment or sign up for orientation. Our classes and
services are open to both men and women.
Considering College Orientation
Considering College - An Orientation to Highline Free Are you ready for a change but unsure of where
to start?
 Wondering if college is the right place for you?
 In this free interactive workshop you will learn about
the process of coming to college and the steps to a
brighter future.
 Learn how to finance your education and what
resources are available to help you succeed.
 For dates & times see the intranet calendar
College 199
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College 199 - College Success Strategies
This class will provide an opportunity for students to
develop the tools which will prepare them for academic
and personal success. Specific emphasis will be placed
on academic and career goal setting.
Facilitator: Women's Programs Staff
No Fee: Pre-registration suggested
When: To be announced quarterly
Location: To be announced quarterly
Call our office for more details: (206) 878-3710, ext.
3340
Individual Services
• Academic Advising • WorkFirst Services
• Workshops • Job Search
• Parenting Support • Referrals to Resources
• Domestic Violence Advocacy
• Sexual Harassment Information
Special Events to Watch For...
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Spring is the Time for our Annual
Women's Celebration
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We host local honorary guests as keynote
speakers, during our annual Women's
Celebration when we present our WOMEN
AWARDS, and raise funds to supply our
Emergency Scholarship Foundation.
Expanding Your Horizons (EYH)
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Early in March, Highline Community College Women's Programs and The
American Association of University Women come together to promote the
participation of young women in the science and math fields.
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Despite the demand for well-educated workers and decades of work to bring
women into highly skilled positions in fields such as math, science,
engineering and technology, an overwhelming majority of young women still
lack the confidence to enter these exciting careers.
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By reaching out to girls in ninth through twelfth grades, Expanding Your
Horizons (EYH) catches women at a pivotal point when they can still embark
on educational paths towards highly skilled careers.
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If you are interested in teaching at this years EYH event please contact
Deana Rader at: X3340 or email [email protected]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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During the month of October, Highline Community
College hosts a variety of events geared toward
education and healing activities for those who have
been touched by domestic violence.
The October month of events is sponsored by Highline
Community College Women’s Programs. Watch for
campus wide emails for upcoming event dates, times
and locations.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
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During February We Honor Breast Cancer
Awareness Month!
Breast Cancer awareness is our responsibility to
ourselves as women. Today there is NO EXCUSE to
remain uneducated about something that is so vital to
our health and that of our loved ones and friends. Join
us in February as we explore all the information,
resources and support that is now available to us. Look
for further details of upcoming Breast Cancer
Awareness Events. We'll be looking forward to seeing
you there!
Resource information
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Women’s Programs & WorkFirst Services offers
an array of resources that can assist your
students in need. If you have students stating
they have a need for Tuition/books, housing,
DV issues and more please have them stop by
our department so we can assist them in the
right direction for possible assistance.
Thank you!
Women’s Programs & WorkFirst Services would
like to extend our gratitude to all faculty and
staff that help our parents succeed! It is because
of you that our students go on to make a livable
wage and give back to our surrounding
communities.
Keep up the great work!
Women’s Programs & WorkFirst Services Staff
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