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Welcome to WVC's Student Grants Center

WVC's Student Grants Center administers a variety of programs that help eligible students with financial assistance, case management, and support services to reach their educational and career goals.

Our offices are located on the Wenatchee campus on the first floor of the Mish ee twie building. We serve WVC students in Wenatchee, Omak, and online.


Want to see if you qualify? 

Our programs have a variety of eligibility requirements, and you may qualify for assistance from more than one program. To see if you qualify for any of the programs offered by the Student Grants Center, use the link below to fill out our interest survey. Once you complete the survey, a staff member will reach out to you with more information about your eligibility and next steps.

Student Grants Center Interest Survey


Our Programs

Basic Food Employment and Training

Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) is a partnership between Wenatchee Valley College and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services that helps recipients of federal Basic Food assistance (SNAP) access education, training, and support services needed to obtain or upgrade employment.

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WorkFirst

WorkFirst is a partnership between Wenatchee Valley College and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services that helps recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) access education, training, and support services needed to enter the workforce.

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Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH)

Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH) provides housing-related financial assistance, case management, and campus support services to students who are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.

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Opportunity Grant

The Opportunity Grant helps low-income students with tuition assistance and support services while pursuing training and credentials for high-wage, high-demand careers in Washington State.

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Worker Retraining

The Worker Retraining program helps unemployed, underemployed, or vulnerable workers access tuition assistance and support services while training for careers in high-demand fields.

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Student Emergency Assistance Grant

The Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG) provides short-term emergency funding to students experiencing unexpected financial hardships that could prevent them from remaining enrolled in classes.

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Meet Our Team

Feel free to email our department at StudentGrantsCenter@wvc.edu or contact one of our staff directly using the contact information below.

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Erika Schenkvonstauffenberg

Student Grants Center Director

Contact Erika

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Tina Gavin

WorkFirst Director

Contact Tina

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Riva Morgan

Associate Dean, Transitional Studies and Student Grants Center

Contact Riva

 

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Mary Adamski

Student Grants Center Navigator

  • Opportunity Grant
  • Worker Retraining
  • Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET)

Contact Mary

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Magali Olguin Ramos

Student Benefits Navigator

  • Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH)
  • Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG)

Contact Magali


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