Through the Passport to College Promise Scholarship program, students receive a scholarship that assists with the cost of attending college (tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, and some personal expenses), and specialized support services from a college staff member.
Eligible students may receive up to $1,500 per quarter in financial assistance. Passport students also may opt-in for personalized help and support services from the College Success Foundation.
Spend at least one year in foster care in Washington state after their 16th birthday
Emancipate from care on or after January 1, 2007
Enroll at least half-time in an eligible college by their 22nd birthday
Maintain Washington residency
Be working toward earning their first degree or certificate
If approved for Passport, students must notify the Passport Coordinator at BTC of their eligibility.
BTC Passport Coordinator:
Meghan Lippert
passport@btc.edu
360.752.8387
Mon to Thu: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Friday