The Opportunity Grant @RTC is currently accepting applications for Summer and Fall quarter of the 2013-2014 school year. Applications are available at the front desks of the Financial Aid office and Student Services department. If you would like to have an application emailed or faxed to you, please contact the Opportunity Grant case manager Celva Boon.
Celva L. Boon
Opportunity Grant/ BFET Case Manager
Renton Technical College
(425)235-2352 ext. 5720-PHONE
(425)235-2434-FAX
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Great resource....
If you are wondering what your potential earnings could be based on certain jobs or job titles, check out this website: http://salary.com/
It gives you a breakdown on average and median salaries. It also has great articles for job seekers. I you would like assistance reviewing this site please feel free to set up a 1 on 1 appointment with me.
It gives you a breakdown on average and median salaries. It also has great articles for job seekers. I you would like assistance reviewing this site please feel free to set up a 1 on 1 appointment with me.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Status of Opportunity Grant next year
Some of you may have heard that the Opportunity Grant is slated to be discontinued as part of Senate Bill 6592. Please know that the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges is working hard advocating for your program. Once more concrete details have been given to me, i will inform all of you. Please feel free to give me a call if you would to start researching alternative funding sources, such as BFET or WIAA.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Opportunity Grant has reached capacity
The Opportunity Grant has reached capacity and will not be accepting anymore applications for the 2011-2012 school year. If you have already been accepted to the program we anticipate being able to provide you with book/supplies assistance for Spring but tuition assistance will only be offered to those students who do not have federal financial aid.
Students who are intersted in Summer quarter assistance should check back in May for 2012-2013 applications.
Students who are intersted in Summer quarter assistance should check back in May for 2012-2013 applications.
Spring is in the air...
Spring quarter registration dates:
February 8-12: open registration for currently enrolled students
February 13: open registration for returning and new students
A few programs are already full such as Phlebotomy or Central Service Tech but others such as Accounting and Early Childhood have openings.
If you would like assistance, registering please feel free to contact me at (425)235-2352 ext. 5720.
February 8-12: open registration for currently enrolled students
February 13: open registration for returning and new students
A few programs are already full such as Phlebotomy or Central Service Tech but others such as Accounting and Early Childhood have openings.
If you would like assistance, registering please feel free to contact me at (425)235-2352 ext. 5720.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Did you lose food as a result of January's storm?
EBT replacement benefits for food destroyed in recent power outages
Current recipients of Basic Food (food stamps) could be eligible for replacement benefits if food was destroyed by recent power outages. Clients must make their report within 10 days of the initial loss of food.
To report a loss and request benefit replacement, clients can:
Visit their local DSHS office OR
Call 1-877-501-2233
DSHS will replace the value of the amount of food lost in the disaster, up to the total amount of the customer’s monthly allotment of Basic Food.
Current recipients of Basic Food (food stamps) could be eligible for replacement benefits if food was destroyed by recent power outages. Clients must make their report within 10 days of the initial loss of food.
To report a loss and request benefit replacement, clients can:
Visit their local DSHS office OR
Call 1-877-501-2233
DSHS will replace the value of the amount of food lost in the disaster, up to the total amount of the customer’s monthly allotment of Basic Food.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Winter Quarter
Winter quarter registration is just around the corner. If you are a current Opportunity Grant student please be sure to contact me once you are ready to register. I need to put a "hold" on your classes so registration knows that you have secured funding.
If you are a potential student, please be sure that you have applied to the college and paid your $30 admission fee. You cannot register for classes or be issued a student ID # if you have not paid this fee.
If you need assistance registering, please contact me at (425)235-2352 ext. 5720. I am in the office from 7:30 am-4:00 pm.
If you are a potential student, please be sure that you have applied to the college and paid your $30 admission fee. You cannot register for classes or be issued a student ID # if you have not paid this fee.
If you need assistance registering, please contact me at (425)235-2352 ext. 5720. I am in the office from 7:30 am-4:00 pm.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Vacation-Going home to Hawaii
JUST A HEADS UP I WILL BE GONE ON VACATION FROM JUNE 28-JULY 6TH.
I WILL NOT BE CHECKING MY EMAIL OR PHONE MESSAGES. IF YOU HAVE AN URGENT CONCERN YOU CAN CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE.
Book assistance in Summer 2011 quarter
Due to business office processing constraints, books checks will not be available until the second week of the quarter. Please plan accordingly. As always you must submit a book list to the Opportunity Grant case manager, 2 weeks before the quarter starts. If you purchase your book on your own, save your receipt and you can simply use your Opportunity Grant check to reimburse yourself.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Opportunity Grant report
If you are interested in reading the recent progress report published by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges, click on this link.
http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/education/resh_rpt_11_2_opportunity_grant_program.pdf
http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/education/resh_rpt_11_2_opportunity_grant_program.pdf
FAFSA 2011-2012
As soon as you file your taxes for 2010, you should go ahead and file your new FAFSA. Remeber students cannot recieve the Opportunity Grant for a second quarter until they have a completed FAFSA submitted. Don'd procrastinate, do it NOW! Give me a call if you would like to set a 1- on-1 appoinment.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Winter Registration
Returning students: November 12-15
New Students: November 16
Avoid the lines: Register online
Classes are expected to quickly, so be sure to register as soon as you can. Pay attention to required compass scores, prereqs and department recommendations.
New Students: November 16
Avoid the lines: Register online
Classes are expected to quickly, so be sure to register as soon as you can. Pay attention to required compass scores, prereqs and department recommendations.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Program Changes ahead....
Please be aware that there may be program changes made to the LPN and RN programs at Renton Technical College. Students should attend a nursing orientation session for general information. The dates and times are listed at the link below. The RTC website is also a great source of up to date information.
http://www.rtc.edu/News/articleview.aspx?id=272
http://www.rtc.edu/News/articleview.aspx?id=272
Thursday, September 9, 2010
BUDGET CUTS ON THE HORIZON
Recently, the SBCTC advised all colleges that due to the upcoming budget cuts portions of the Opportunity Grant funds may be affected and colleges allocations may be adjusted.
What does that mean for students?
-Depending on the severity of the cut, the scope of assistance that each student is offered will be reduced. For example we may only be able to help with a small book award instead of books and tuition or perhaps only be able to fund 5 credits of tuition and no books.
What can you do?
Pay attention to announcements from the Governor and Legislature. Write letters to your local representatives and share how the Opportunity Grant has impacted your educational experience.
These are hard times but one thing is for sure, we will get thru it.
What does that mean for students?
-Depending on the severity of the cut, the scope of assistance that each student is offered will be reduced. For example we may only be able to help with a small book award instead of books and tuition or perhaps only be able to fund 5 credits of tuition and no books.
What can you do?
Pay attention to announcements from the Governor and Legislature. Write letters to your local representatives and share how the Opportunity Grant has impacted your educational experience.
These are hard times but one thing is for sure, we will get thru it.
Applications are CLOSED
The Opportunity Grant is currently closed for new Fall applications. Anyone interested in getting on the waitlist for Winter or Spring, may submit an application and i will contact you when funds are available.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Applications are currently being accepted
I am currently accepting applications for the Opportunity Grant for Fall - Spring of 2010-2011. Grants will be awarded based on availability of funds. We anticipate that need for the grant will greatly exceed the amount of funds available.
If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies.
In the Fall quarter, here are some of the changes that will undoubtly effect many of you.
-Tuition costs will go up by 7%. For example a 5 cr. Biology class in 2009- 2010 cost $387.15 , it will cost $416.80 this coming school year. This raise in tuition will mean the Opportunity Grant will most likely help less students as it will not cost more per student.
-Additional fees (Clinical fee, admission fee, ect.)
-Basic Food Employment Training program (BFET) may cease on the RTC campus or be greatly reduced.
Please be mindful that these changes were only implemented after many meetings/ discussions and countless hours of analyzation.
-Tuition costs will go up by 7%. For example a 5 cr. Biology class in 2009- 2010 cost $387.15 , it will cost $416.80 this coming school year. This raise in tuition will mean the Opportunity Grant will most likely help less students as it will not cost more per student.
-Additional fees (Clinical fee, admission fee, ect.)
-Basic Food Employment Training program (BFET) may cease on the RTC campus or be greatly reduced.
Please be mindful that these changes were only implemented after many meetings/ discussions and countless hours of analyzation.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Summer 2010- Bring on the Sun
I dont know about you but im ready for some sun!!!
Returning students:Returning students can start registering May 7. The class schedule is available on-line and on campus May 6. Classes may fill up very quickly, so it would be in your best interest to register ASAP.
In order to recieve Opportunity Grant aid in the Summer, please be sure to file the 2010-2011 FAFSA.
Returning students:Returning students can start registering May 7. The class schedule is available on-line and on campus May 6. Classes may fill up very quickly, so it would be in your best interest to register ASAP.
In order to recieve Opportunity Grant aid in the Summer, please be sure to file the 2010-2011 FAFSA.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Spring workshops
In the spring quarter, Opportunity Grant students will be able to participate in various workshops. Be on the look out for the flyers and contact me at (425) 235-2352 ext 5720 if you would like to participate.
Friday, January 15, 2010
2010 FAFSA
It's that time again.....Time to file a new FAFSA and there are some important thing to remember.
*The official FAFSA is at www.FAFSA.gov – not at a .com Web site. If you go to a .com site, you will probably be asked to pay to submit the FAFSA. Remember, the first F in "FAFSA" stands for "free" – so use the official government site to submit your application.
* Apply for a pin at least 3 days before you intend to file your FAFSA. Otherwise you will need to print a signature page and mail it in, which ends up taking longer.
*If you were born after 1987 , you will need to provide parental information.
*The 2010-2011 FAFSA will be used to determine your eligiblity for aid Summer 2010 quarter.
If you would like assistance in completing your FAFSA, please give me a call.
*The official FAFSA is at www.FAFSA.gov – not at a .com Web site. If you go to a .com site, you will probably be asked to pay to submit the FAFSA. Remember, the first F in "FAFSA" stands for "free" – so use the official government site to submit your application.
* Apply for a pin at least 3 days before you intend to file your FAFSA. Otherwise you will need to print a signature page and mail it in, which ends up taking longer.
*If you were born after 1987 , you will need to provide parental information.
*The 2010-2011 FAFSA will be used to determine your eligiblity for aid Summer 2010 quarter.
If you would like assistance in completing your FAFSA, please give me a call.
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