WorkFirst

The WorkFirst program is designed to assist low-income parents receiving TANF cash assistance from DSHS in achieving their educational and employment goals. Students may enroll in classes from any of our Professional/Technical programs leading to a certificate or AAAS degree, as well as other programs such as GED, English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education and/or skills upgrade courses.

 

Types of Assistance

• Tuition and fees
• Textbooks
• Case management support

• Other assistance including support services may also be available through DSHS

Eligibility 

• A parent of a child 18 years or younger
• Currently receiving TANF cash assistance from DSHS
• Enrolled in in a Professional/Technical program, in a GED, ABE or ESL program, or in a skills upgrade course (such as computer literacy) 

How to Apply

To get started, please contact Fikru Diro by phone at (206) 546-6957, by email at fdiro@shoreline.edu, or in person in Room 5101 (FOSS Building).

 

Additional Information

Assistance is typically available for up to one year, depending on funding resources and ability to create other funding options.