New Warrior Pledge covers tuition, books and supplies for local students
WALLA WALLA, WASH: New and returning students at Walla Walla Community College will qualify for deeply discounted tuition and fees this fall, thanks to additional federal and private dollars the college has received due to the pandemic.
This means that some students may qualify for free tuition, as well as extra help with expenses. Other students may qualify for deeply discounted tuition and others may be eligible for help with student debt.
“There’s no better time to start, continue or finish a training program or degree than now,” said WWCC President Chad Hickox. “The college is fortunate to have received about $4 million to help our students recover from the challenges of the past year. We can think of no better way to do that than to make WWCC as accessible and affordable as we possibly can.”
WWCC enrollment services staff are available from 7:30 to 5:30 Monday through Thursdays to talk through the financial assistance each individual student is eligible to receive. Students and community members are invited to call or text 509-223-2042 to set up an appointment.
WWCC is also sponsoring special Warrior Wednesday events on the Walla Walla campus Sept. 1 and Sept. 8. Advisors will be on hand from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help with financial packages and enrollment. More information about those events is available at wwcc.edu.
WWCC has returned to in-person instruction and registration is underway now for fall quarter, which begins Sept. 20. Some classes are filling up fast, so students are encouraged to secure their spot as soon as possible.
FAQ
Which students qualify for tuition discounts?
This fall every WWCC student (new and returning) will be eligible for some form of financial assistance. Some students will even see 100 percent of their tuition and fees covered for the quarter. Others will receive tuition discounts and other grants.
Is this money only available for the fall quarter?
As of right now, we can only offer low or no-cost tuition for fall quarter. Students can work with advisors and navigators to get connected to future state and federal funding to assure completion to degree.
Where is the money coming from?
WWCC is fortunate to have received recovery funds from the federal government, as part of the Higher Education Economic Relief Fund of HEERF. The College also has received contributions from generous private donors.
What can the money be used for?
WWCC encourages students to use this money to help cover expenses, such as housing, food, transportation or related items.
What do I have to do to get the assistance available to me?
Call or text 509-223-2042 to set up an appointment with one of our Enrollment Services staff members. We’ll make it as easy as possible.
Is this financial assistance available to those who are in workforce training programs?
Absolutely. This fall every WWCC student (new and returning) is eligible to receive some form of financial assistance.
I’ve been unable to return to WWCC because I owe from past quarters, do I qualify?
Most likely. We will need to review each student’s situation on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to come in and meet with an Advisor/Navigator to discuss your options.
How will receiving these new dollars affect my other loans and grants?
Federal Economic Relief Funds have no impact on your conventional financial aid award. However, other state, federal and institutional grants will be accounted for within your overall educational budget.
I applied for a scholarship through the foundation and wasn’t selected, should I apply for this new money?
Yes, all students are eligible to apply for federal funding through the Higher Education Economic Relief Fund of HEERF.
What if I or my family makes too much money to qualify for this program?
All students are eligible to apply for federal funding through the Higher Education Economic Relief Fund of HEERF.
Are international students also eligible?
Yes, all students are eligible to apply for federal funding through the Higher Education Economic Relief Fund of HEERF.
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