The Passport to Careers program helps former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth prepare for and succeed in college, apprenticeships, or pre-apprenticeship programs.
Through Passport to Careers, eligible students receive a scholarship of $2,800 for the academic year to assist with the cost of attending college (tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, and some personal expenses) and support services from college staff
Eligibility
Were you a dependent of the State of Washington and in foster care on your 18th birthday?
To meet eligibility requirements for a former foster youth, Passport students must:
- Spend at least one year in foster care in Washington state after your 13th birthday.
- Be a resident of Washington State.
- Enroll at least half-time in an eligible college by the age of 22.
- Not already have a bachelor's degree.
- Not be pursuing a degree in theology.
Are you considered an unaccompanied homeless youth? A young adult who is experiencing homelessness and is not legally dependent on a parent or guardian.
To meet eligibility requirements for an unaccompanied homeless youth, Passport students must:
- Have experienced unaccompanied homelessness on or after July in the year prior to their postsecondary enrollment (after high school).
- Be a resident of Washington State.
- Enroll at least half-time in an eligible college by the age of 22.
- Not already have a bachelor's degree.
- Not be pursuing a degree in theology.
For more information about Passport apprenticeship opportunities, visit https://wsac.wa.gov/passport/about or reach out to Ariana Muro at amuro@lowercolumbia.edu.
If you meet these requirements, please make an appointment with Ariana Muro
Email: amuro@lowercolumbia.edu
Phone: 360-442-2332
Make a direct appointment through my appointment link: lowercolumbia.edu/amuro
Additional funding and services you may qualify for:
- Basic Food Education and Training (BFET) - childcare assistance, maintenance of food benefits, academic and financial aid support, and more.
- Career & Employment Services - career exploration, job search assistance, and more.
- Counseling Services - educational or personal counseling available.
- Start Next Quarter - additional special funding for students who qualify.
- TRiO Program - transfer support for students who qualify.