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Financial Aid for Apprentices
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Washington Grant for Apprentices
Washington Grant for Apprentices (WG-A) is one of the financial aid programs offered by the Washington Student Achievement Council to state-registered apprentices in a sponsored program. Qualified applicants are funded based on income; a family of four making up to 120,500 can qualify for WG-A. To learn more about the program, such as current program sponsors, visit the WSAC page. To apply, complete the online form for the WG-A Financial Aid Administrator (ANEW) or speak to your apprenticeship program.
Washington Grant for Apprentices (WG-A) is one of the financial aid programs offered by the Washington Student Achievement Council to state-registered apprentices in a sponsored program. Qualified applicants are funded based on income; a family of four making up to 120,500 can qualify for WG-A. To learn more about the program, such as current program sponsors, visit the WSAC page. To apply, complete the online form for the WG-A Financial Aid Administrator (ANEW) or speak to your apprenticeship program.
Washington College Grant
Washington College Grant (WGC) is one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. Recent high school graduates and working-age adults from many low- and middle-income families can qualify to receive money for college or career training. Applicants for WGC must file a traditional FASFA or state WASFA financial aid form listing the institution that has their eligible program of study.
Washington College Grant (WGC) is one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. Recent high school graduates and working-age adults from many low- and middle-income families can qualify to receive money for college or career training. Applicants for WGC must file a traditional FASFA or state WASFA financial aid form listing the institution that has their eligible program of study.
Foundation for Working Families Hardship Assistance
FFWF, a program affiliated with the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC), offers hardship assistance to current Union households. Applicants must be union members. All applications are screened based on funding availability. The average assistance is $200-$300, and the maximum lifetime benefit for hardship assistance is $500 per union member. To apply, complete the confidential information on the WSLC website.
FFWF, a program affiliated with the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC), offers hardship assistance to current Union households. Applicants must be union members. All applications are screened based on funding availability. The average assistance is $200-$300, and the maximum lifetime benefit for hardship assistance is $500 per union member. To apply, complete the confidential information on the WSLC website.
Supportive Programs for Apprentices
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In addition to their pre-apprenticeship prep programs, ANEW offers supportive programs for current apprentices.
Rosie's Closet Rosie’s Closet, in partnership with Lydig Construction, Rosie’s closet provides job-site clothing and work gear to qualified women and tradespeople in Washington state. |
Apprenticeship Resource Center (ARC)
ARC is a support service program of ANEW that can assist with getting into an apprenticeship or retaining active apprentices in their trade after they have experienced an unexpected hardship. Funding for ARC may cover apprentice application fees, initiation and union fees, work wear, tuition for apprenticeship classes, books, limited gas or public transit, or apprenticeship-required tools. Assistance is dependent on the current apprentice’s household income.Individuals may be eligible to receive support from the Construct a Career Initiative and ARC as they are separate programs.
Individuals seeking support from Rosie’s closet or ARC should contact ANEW by calling 206.710.1020 or emailing [email protected].
ARC is a support service program of ANEW that can assist with getting into an apprenticeship or retaining active apprentices in their trade after they have experienced an unexpected hardship. Funding for ARC may cover apprentice application fees, initiation and union fees, work wear, tuition for apprenticeship classes, books, limited gas or public transit, or apprenticeship-required tools. Assistance is dependent on the current apprentice’s household income.Individuals may be eligible to receive support from the Construct a Career Initiative and ARC as they are separate programs.
Individuals seeking support from Rosie’s closet or ARC should contact ANEW by calling 206.710.1020 or emailing [email protected].
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Washington Women in Trades
Washington Women in Trades (WWIT) is a community based, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to improve women's economic equity and self-sufficiency through access and success in high-wage, high-skilled careers in the construction, manufacturing and transportation sector. |
