Educational Opportunity Grant for Washington resident

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

Antioch University
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 College
Saint Martin’s 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.

If you plan to enroll during the 2007-2008 academic year
(fall 2007, winter 2008, spring 2008, or summer 2008) complete this application form:

For more information:
Educational Opportunity Grant
Higher Education Coordinating Board
Phone: 360.753.7861
mailto:info@hecb.wa.gov
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