NORTHWEST EDUCATION ACCESS
Northwest Education Access provides comprehensive, individualized support to help low-income young people ages 16–29 build pathways to higher education and beyond.
SERVICES:
- Offers mentorship, technical assistance, and personal support for post-secondary education.
- Connects young people with resources and individualized education planning.
- Advocates with young people and supports self-advocacy skills.
- Provides financial support for education access and basic needs while in school.
WHO: Low-income young people ages 16–29 in Western Washington.
COST: Most services are free.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Call (206) 523-6200 or email info@nweducationaccess.org. Address: 6920 Roosevelt Way NE #355, Seattle, WA 98115.
PER SCHOLAS
Per Scholas provides no-cost, AI-enabled technology training, certifications, professional development, and job search support.
WHO: Residents of North and East King County and Snohomish County.
SERVICES:
- Provides no-cost technology training and industry certifications.
- Offers professional development and job search support.
- Helps participants prepare for technology careers.
COST: Training is offered at no cost.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Call (718) 991-8400 or apply online.
SCHOLARSHIP BOARD DIRECTORY
Scholarship Board Directory helps students compare trusted scholarship search tools and find scholarship resources that match their needs.
SERVICES:
- Scholarship Junkies: Offers a free, scam-free scholarship search tool with ad-free, automatically updated matches.
- Scholarships.com Provides a national scholarship search platform with vetted opportunities for many student types.
- Scholly Scholarships: Offers scholarship search support, school search tools, loan guidance, and student resources.
- theWashBoard.org Connects Washington students with Washington-based scholarships through free, profile-based matching.
WHO: Students seeking scholarship search tools, including Washington students looking for local scholarship opportunities.
COST: Listed scholarship search tools are free to use or offer free scholarship search support.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Visit the linked scholarship board websites for current scholarship details and application instructions.
SEATTLE CENTRAL COLLEGE WORKFORCE EDUCATION
Seattle Central College Workforce Education helps eligible students access funding, employment support, and training pathways.
SERVICES:
- Supports students receiving Basic Food Benefits (SNAP) through BFET.
- Supports students receiving TANF through WorkFirst.
- Provides worker retraining for eligible students, including displaced workers, those receiving or that have exhausted unemployment benefits, veterans, displaced homemakers, and formerly self-employed students.
- Offers Opportunity Grant funding for approved tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
WHO: Residents of King County.
COST: Varies by program and eligibility.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Unknown.
CONTACT: Call (206) 934-3854 or email WorkforceServices@seattlecolleges.edu. Address: Broadway Campus, BE5166.
SEATTLE INDIAN CENTER
Seattle Indian Center provides social services and community support for residents of King County, with a focus on American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
SERVICES:
- Provides food bank services and community meals.
- Offers education and employment support through a drop-in center.
WHO: Residents of King County, with a focus on American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
ELIGIBILITY: Varies by program.
COST: Most services are free; some assistance programs are discounted.
LANGUAGE SERVICES: Yes.
CONTACT: Call (425) 329-8700. Address: 624 South Dearborn Street, Seattle, WA 98134.
