Let us help you pay for college
You'll be surprised at the number of financial assistance options available to you at Lake Washington Technical College (LWTC). Financial assistance isn't just for low-income students any more. It's available to just about every student that comes through our doors. Listed below are the numerous options available for you, with links for more detailed information.
Federal and State Financial Aid
You don't have to be a low-income student to qualify for some types of aid. To get started, visit www.lwtc.edu/financialaid and review the Financial Aid Checklist. For questions or more information, e-mail financialaid@lwtc.edu or call (425) 739-8106.
LWTC's Student Payment Plan program will allow you to pay for your education on an installment plan. You can make payments in monthly installments each academic quarter. For more information, visit www.lwtc.edu/pplan.
If you're a Washington state resident and enrolled in a Health Care, Business, Accounting or I-Best program, you could qualify for financial aid through LWTC's Opportunity Grant program. For more information, visit www.lwtc.edu/opportunitygrants, e-mail opportunitygrant@lwtc.edu or call (425) 739-8390.
You may be eligible to receive funding through LWTC's WorkFirst program if you are a current or past TANF recipient. For more information, visit Workfirst Page, or call (425) 739-8339 or (425) 739-8131.
If you're unemployed or vulnerable to a layoff, you can obtain financial aid through LWTC's Worker Retraining program. This program also serves military veterans, displaced homemakers and others. For more information, visit http://www.lwtc.edu/workerretraining or call (425) 739-8206.
If you're a veteran receiving the GI Bill or similar benefits, you can receive financial assistance for most LWTC courses and programs. In addition, you may be eligible for a 25% waiver of tuition and fees if you're a veteran or a member of the National Guard and have been honorably discharged or meet certain requirements. For more information, visit www.lwtc.edu/financialaid.
In addition, there are several other special financial assistance options available to you:
You could qualify for one of the numerous scholarship opportunities available to LWTC students. For more information on all of the scholarships available, visit www.lwtc.edu/financialaid.
Agency and Employer Assistance
Agencies such as Labor and Industries and the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) offer financial assistance to some students. In addition, some employers may offer financial assistance to employees on a contract basis. For more information on setting up these accounts, contact Student Accounts at studentaccounts@lwtc.edu or (425) 739-8184.
LWTC offers tuition waivers for the following:
- Washington State Employees
- Eligible veterans or National Guard members
- Children or Spouse of a Disabled, Deceased, MIA, or POW Veteran
- Children of Disabled Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters
- Senior Citizens
- Vocational students registering for more than 18 credits
- Nonresident students (waiver of differential between resident and nonresident operating fee)
Certain conditions apply for these waivers. For more information, please visit the Tuition Waiver page.
