Apply to Workforce Education

Follow the steps below to apply for Workforce Education funding and services. If you prefer to complete a paper application, stop by our front desk in Room U212.

WE Funding Programs Status

Fall 2026: Accepting applications from students currently enrolled in fall classes. Fall quarter began Sept. 22.

Winter 2027: Accepting applications. Winter quarter begins Jan. 4, 2027.

Step 1: Review ways to qualify

Workforce Education provides services to low-income or unemployed people to help them achieve their academic and career goals. We provide funding for tuition, fees, and potentially other costs like textbooks and transportation for eligible students in approved programs of study.

To see if you might qualify, review our Do I Qualify for Workforce Education? [PDF] flyer, take a survey at StartNextQuarter.org, or learn about a specific program’s eligibility guidelines at the links below:

Step 2: Apply for admission to the college

If you’re a current Bellevue College student, skip to Step 3.

New BC students must submit an admission application to begin the enrollment process. Admission advising is available if you would like help with the application.

Step 3: Submit an application

Fill out the Workforce Education Intake/Eligibility Form [PDF].

Option #1 (recommended): Complete and sign electronically. Download the form and save to your computer, then open the file in Adobe Acrobat. If you need help filling and signing the form, check out this video tutorial.
Option #2: Print the form and complete by hand, then scan or take clear photos.

Submit the form. Attach your completed file(s) to an email and send to workforce-ed@bellevuecollege.edu, or use our Upload Documents page. If sending scans or photos, make sure all pages of the form are included.

Note: The last page of the form must have your signature, whether ink or electronic. Forms missing a signature are considered incomplete. If you have any problems signing or submitting the form, contact us for help at workforce-ed@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-4054.

You can expect a response from Workforce Education about your submitted form within three business days.

Step 4: Meet with an advisor

If we determine that you qualify, we will contact you to schedule an intake appointment with a Workforce Education advisor. Intake appointments may be in-person or virtual (via Microsoft Teams).

Read about how to prepare for the appointment. Depending on your funding program, supporting documentation may be required to confirm your eligibility.

If you don’t qualify or we need more information to determine your status, we will contact you to follow up.