College Scholarship & Success Program Application

Fields with an * are required.

Thank you for your interest in Seattle Promise. Students must complete the form below to apply for the Seattle Promise college scholarship and supports. The student must complete the application form. Parents or guardians should not submit an application on a student's behalf.

Note: Completing this form is the first step in the Seattle Promise eligibility process. You must also apply for admission to a Seattle College, apply for federal or state financial aid (FAFSA/WAFSA), and attend required events, which are posted on the Seattle Promise website. Students who miss a milestone will lose Seattle Promise eligibility and will not receive the Seattle Promise scholarship or supports. If you have questions at any point in the process, please contact your high school's Seattle Promise Outreach Specialist or email promise@seattlecolleges.edu.

Fall 2024/Winter 2025	APPLY	Promise Application - February 14 Admissions Application - February 14 FAFSA/WAFSA - April 30 Complete Financial Aid File - July 31
Spring/Summer 2025	PREPARE	Readiness Academy - May - June Summer Bridge - August 26, 27, September 3, 4 or 9
Fall 2025	START	Begin classes as a full-time college student (12 credits) - September 2025

Application Instructions

Use an email address you check regularly. All of your program reminders are sent here. Use the same email address for every application you complete (Seattle Promise, College applications, FAFSA/WASFA, placement and event or workshop signups).
Triple check your information. A typo in your name or email address may be the difference between you getting all of the program announcements and not getting any.
Save all of your college information in one secure place that you can easily access. Write down logins, passwords, security questions—so you don’t get locked out of a critical system.
Ask for help. Your Outreach Specialist is here for you by email, Zoom, phone, text…we’re ready to answer any question you have!

Student Contact Information

We ask for contact information so we can keep you up-to-date with Seattle Promise requirements. Fields marked with an * are required.

First Name *

Middle Initial

Last Name *

Preferred Name *

Email Address *

Retype email *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2 (Apartment Number, Unit Number, etc.)

City *

State/Province *

Zip code *

Mobile Phone *

Backup phone

Check if we have permission to text you.

Parent/Guardian Information

By listing your parent/guardian’s contact information, you give Seattle Promise permission to share your Seattle Promise progress with them. This includes general program information like dates and deadlines and specific information like your individual standing with the Seattle Promise program. If you do not include contact information for your parent/guardian/adult support person, they can only receive Directory Information, per FERPA guidelines.

Parent or Guardian First Name

Parent or Guardian Last Name

Parent or Guardian Email Address

Parent Phone Number

Check if your parent is willing to receive texts

Background Information

These questions help us understand how we can meet your needs. Your responses are optional and do not impact the status of your application, but your answers help us best support you with Seattle Promise.

Birthday *

Race *

Gender *

Pronouns

What language do you speak at home? (Select all that apply)

Did at least one of your parent/s or guardian/s receive a Bachelor's degree or higher from the United States? *

Are you current or former foster youth? *

Do you have stable housing? (If you aren’t sure, do you live where you get your mail?) *

Would you like more information about accessing disability resources at Seattle Colleges? *

Would you like more information about accessing English as a Second Language classes at Seattle Colleges?

Are you interested in starting English as a Second Language classes in the summer?

What is your top concern about starting college?

High School Information

Please tell us about your current high school and experience.

Current High School *

High School Student ID Number (6 or 7-digit #) *

College Information and Goals

Tell us about your college plans and career aspirations. This information will help us prepare to meet with you.

What area of study are you most interested in?

Arts, Design, and Graphics

Business and Accounting

Culinary, Hospitality and Wine

Education and Human Services

Health and Medical

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Skilled Trades and Technical Training

Social Sciences, Humanities and Language

Which Seattle College are you interested in attending? *

Would you like to take classes to transfer to a four year university? *

Do you plan to train for work in a specific professional or technical career? *

What are your academic and career goals? *

Financial Aid

You must submit your FAFSA or WASFA to your Seattle College by April 30, 2025. Complete this as soon as you can so you can be eligible for the maximum amount of financial aid.

Equity Scholarship

Seattle Promise is able to provide some students with additional funds beyond tuition support based on eligibility as determined by the FAFSA/WASFA and the City of Seattle. Submitting this Seattle Promise Application indicates that you have read and agree to the following Equity Scholarship criteria. These criteria apply to any Equity Scholarship funds you may receive for the academic year.

I understand that Equity Scholarship funds are provided to assist in meeting school-related expenses ONLY.
I understand that I may be required to repay any Equity Scholarship funds I receive if I withdraw from classes prior to published census dates for each quarter.
I understand that I may be required to repay any Equity Scholarship funds I receive if the funds are used for purposes other than approved school-related expenses.

I agree to the criteria above

Release of Information Notification

Seattle Promise may share your name, email, college enrolled, cohort year (year you started with Seattle Promise) and current Seattle Promise eligibility with official Seattle Promise partners when the sharing of information may benefit you as an individual. Official partners include but are not limited to the Transfer Partners (for university transfer opportunities), Seattle Department of Transportation (for your ORCA card), and Seattle Youth Employment Program (for paid internship opportunities).

Yes, please share my information so I can receive ORCA cards and other benefits

No, I don't want my Seattle Promise benefits. Please withhold my information*

* I understand this means I may not be eligible to receive support from those partners (for example, I will not be eligible for a free Seattle Promise ORCA card).

Seattle Promise Information

Did the Seattle Promise scholarship influence your decision to apply for college in general? *

I understand that I also need to complete the Seattle Colleges admissions application by February 14 to be eligible for Seattle Promise *