Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG) Program Information for Students
To apply for Basic Food assistance, visit the Department of Social and Health Services' Basic Food website.
See what funds you may be eligible for at Start Next Quarter. If your college is not on the list, contact the college directly.
If you have questions about financial aid, call the financial aid office at the college of your choice.
You can also contact Student Financial Assistance at the Washington Student Achievement Council at finaid@wsac.wa.gov or 888-535-0747.
Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG) Program
The Washington State Legislature established the Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG) Program through the passage of 2SHB 1893 during the 2019 legislative session. The SEAG Program allows community and technical colleges to provide monetary assistance to students experiencing unforeseen emergencies or situations that affect the student's ability to remain enrolled in their classes.
If you are an enrolled student at one of the following colleges, please contact their emergency assistance staff to find out how to apply.
- Bates Technical College
- Bellevue College
- Bellingham Technical College
- Centralia College
- Clark College
- Clover Park Technical College
- Columbia Basin College
- Edmonds College
- Everett Community College
- Grays Harbor College
- Green River College
- Highline College
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Lower Columbia College
- North Seattle College
- Olympic College
- Peninsula College
- Pierce College District
- Renton Technical College
- Seattle Central College
- Skagit Valley College
- South Puget Sound Community College
- South Seattle College
- Spokane Community College
- Tacoma Community College
- Walla Walla Community College
Contacts
Christine McMullin
Policy Associate, Student Services & K12 Alignment
cmcmullin@sbctc.edu
360-704-4347
Laura Coglan
Program Administrator, Student Services & K12 Alignment
lcoglan@sbctc.edu
360-704-4316
