Educational Opportunity Grant
The Educational Opportunity Grant (EOG) program provides $2,500 grants to financially needy, placebound Washington residents as an incentive to complete a bachelor's degree at an eligible four-year college. Students must have already earned an associate of arts or sciences degree or achieved junior class standing.
Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria will be considered for the grant:
- Have placebound circumstances. The program defines placebound as having personal barriers, such as family or employment commitments, health concerns, financial inability, or other similar factors, that make it difficult to continue an education at a four-year college. In general, placebound students either have to relocate or are unable to relocate to attend college due to personal barriers.
- Be a Washington resident.
- Have at least junior standing before your first term of enrollment at an eligible four-year college - by either completing an associate of arts or sciences degree, or earned credits.
- Have financial need, as determined by the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend.
- Be a junior or senior transfer student. You cannot receive EOG to continue at your current college.
Eligible Colleges and Universities
Students can use the Educational Opportunity Grants at the following colleges and universities in Washington: |
Antioch University |
Saint Martin’s University |
Art Institute of Seattle |
Seattle Pacific University |
Bastyr University |
Seattle University |
Central Washington University |
University of Puget Sound |
Cornish College of the Arts |
University of Washington |
Eastern Washington University |
Walla Walla College |
The Evergreen State College |
Washington State University |
Gonzaga University |
Western Washington University |
Heritage University |
Whitman College |
Pacific Lutheran University |
Whitworth University |
Award
Grants are $2,500 per academic year and can be renewed for one additional academic year. Your grant may be lower, if your financial need as certified by your college is less than $2,500, or if you do not attend for the full academic year.
If you have extenuating circumstances and cannot complete your degree within two full academic years (four semesters or six quarters), you may be eligible for additional help if state funds are available.
How to Apply
You must apply before you enroll. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to students who meet the eligibility criteria.
Funding is available for 2008-2009. Students are ineligible to receive the EOG to continue their education at the college they are currently attending.
If you plan to enroll during the 2008-09 academic year
(fall 2008, winter 2009, spring 2009, or summer 2009) complete this application form:
2008-09 EOG Application (PDF)
2008-09 EOG Application (Word fillable)
For more information:
Email: Educational Opportunity Grant
Phone: 1-888-535-0747, option 6
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