WorkFirst Tuition Assistance 101

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WorkFirst Tuition Assistance101

• Students raising future students!

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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.

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What programs are they in?

• 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

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Income eligible parent table

• 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

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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?

• Parents/students will need to contact
  206.878.3710 X 3340 or stop by building 6 to
  Womens Programs WorkFirst Services to make an
  advisor appointment for class registration and
  funding eligibility screening.

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Why do WorkFirst students want me to sign off on
hours spent in the classroom or in practicum
experience?

• 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!

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Womens ProgramsMission Statement

• 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.

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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

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College 199

• 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 StaffNo Fee
  Pre-registration suggestedWhen To be announced
  quarterlyLocation To be announced
  quarterlyCall our office for more details
  [phone], ext. 3340

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Individual Services

•   Academic Advising   WorkFirst Services  
  Workshops   Job Search
•  Parenting Support   Referrals to Resources 
  Domestic Violence Advocacy
•   Sexual Harassment Information

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Special Events to Watch For...

• Spring is the Time for our Annual Women's
  Celebration
• 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.

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Expanding Your Horizons (EYH)

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• If you are interested in teaching at this years
  EYH event please contact Deana Rader at X3340 or
  email drader_at_highline.edu

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

• 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 Womens Programs.
  Watch for campus wide emails for upcoming event
  dates, times and locations.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

• 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!

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Resource information

• Womens 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.

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Thank you!

• Womens 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!
• Womens Programs WorkFirst Services Staff