Financial Aid
Welcome!
Here you can learn more about SVC’s Scholarship Offerings.
The best way to secure financial aid for education is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).
You can learn more about completing these applications at: www.skagit.edu/financial-aid and scroll down to Need help completing your FAFSA or WASFA Application.
SVC Foundation Scholarships
The Skagit Valley College Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships every year to eligible students. We have an amazing donor community!
The application opens once a year, typically in winter. Please see the SVC Foundation Scholarship Application page for important deadline dates and additional scholarship information.
Click here for more information on SVC Foundation Scholarships:
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Cardinal STEM Scholars Scholarship
Students can apply for the Cardinal STEM Scholars Program through the SVC Foundation online application.
Student Equity and Inclusion Scholarships
For more information about Student Equity and Inclusion (SEI) scholarships, please visit the SEI Scholarships page.
Community Scholarships
Skagit Valley College’s community partner, Futures Northwest offers a one-stop-shop for local and community scholarships offered in the Whatcom, Skagit, and Island Counties. To explore their extensive list of scholarships, go to www.futuresnw.org and scroll down to the scholarship section.
Students can also find a wide variety of scholarships at www.theWashboard.org. The WashBoard is a free scholarship matching site for Washington State residents and students attending college in Washington State.
Need help with your essay?
Students can drop-in to the SVC Writing Center to get in-person help with scholarship applications and essays. Talking with a consultant is a great way to learn how scholarship application essays are different from academic essays. Students can also receive online support at skagit.mywconline.com.
For more writing resources visit the Writing Center webpage.