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Clerk County

Vancouver School District

  1. Immunization information: Find out what immunizations are required in Washington state for preschool and school-age children. Children must be in compliance with Washington state immunization requirements before they can start school. This includes Kindergarten Jump Start participation.
  • If your child’s immunizations were completed in Washington state, register for or log into your MyIR account. You can download your child’s Certificate of Immunization Status (PDF) for school and child care entry. Alternately, a school staff member may be locate your child’s immunization details and have you confirm the information.
  • If your child’s immunizations were completed outside of Washington state, please download the Certificate of Immunization Status (PDF).
  • Certificate of Exemption (COE) form
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  1. Residency information: To establish a student’s residence, the parent of legal guardian must upload one of the documents listed below.
  • Mortgage statement/current rental agreement
  • Government-issued check or correspondence
  • Public agency document (DSHS, courts)
  • Current payroll check or stub with name and address
  • Utility bill (water/sewer, electricity)
  • Driver’s license or other official ID with current address

Note: If you cannot supply the documentation listed, you will be referred to Student Welfare and Attendance to determine an appropriate pathway for proof of residency that may include a home visit.

As part of the registration process, you will be required to read and sign the Residency Verification Affidavit form. Misrepresentation of residency information or failure to follow through with the statements in the affidavit will result in the student’s withdrawal from the school.

 

American College System

The American College System is the level of education above high school that can help you qualify for higher paying employment or allow you to continue your education beyond what is required by the federal and state government. There are many options including community colleges and state or private universities that have a different range of tuition amounts and chances of acceptance.  This section outlines how to choose what path is the best for you as well as provide the necessary steps to gain acceptance into these programs.

 

College Access

This section provides information about what is needed to apply to colleges in the U.S. and programs that will assist you through the application process.

 

Required Application Assistance

  • SAT College Board
    • The SAT is a required test to apply for most higher education institutions and colleges that shows your level of understanding and knowledge at a high school level to help assess your education ability. It is usually taken the last year of highschool and must be completed before applying to colleges.
    • You can apply to take the test and find a test happening near you at an upcoming date when you register and choose where you want to send your score to afterwards.

 

  • Financial Aid Form or FAFSA
    • This form helps determine if you are eligible for financial aid through the federal and state government and is essential to receiving aid from any education institution.

 

Local Programs to Assist with the Application Process

  • Gear Up Washington
    • GEAR UP focuses on students from low-income and underserved communities, many of whom may be the first person in their family to graduate from high school or go on to college. Services begin in middle school, guiding students and families through the early years of college preparation, including the academic, social, emotional, and financial aspects of preparation.
    • GEAR UP ensures that they have access to the people, resources, and information needed to graduate from high school and continue their education in the postsecondary program or institution of their choice.
    • GEAR UP PROVIDES:
      • Tutoring and homework assistance
      • Comprehensive mentoring
      • Counseling and advising
      • College and career exploration
      • Financial literacy, financial aid, and scholarship information
      • Summer programs
      • College and career tours and field trips
      • Family events
      • College application support
      • Test preparation and study skills
    • Washington State GEAR UP has a strong commitment to building the capacity of our school district partners so that they can expand the reach of GEAR UP beyond the eligible student and family population. By providing ongoing, high-quality professional development, school staff – from administrators to support personnel –have the knowledge and resources to fully support the aspirations of their students.

 

  • Upward Bound
    • Upward Bound is a national college-readiness program focused on preparing first-generation college students for higher education by promoting academic achievement, goal setting, and career exploration.
    • Seattle’s Upward Bound program is open to rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students at Garfield and Rainier Beach High Schools, to help provide the knowledge, skills, and motivation needed to earn a two- or four-year college degree after high school.
    • Eligibility
      • Attend Rainier Beach or Garfield High School and be a rising 9th, 10th or 11th grade student.
      • Be a United States citizen or have permanent resident status.
      • Come from lower-income households according to U.S. Department of Education guidelines.
      • Be the first generation in their family to pursue a college degree.
      • Have desire and show potential for doing college work with academic and personal support.
      • For more information or to request an application packet, please contact:
        • Crisostomo@seattle.gov
          • (206) 386-1027
        • For support in completing the application packet, contact your school’s Upward Bound Academic Youth counselor:

 

 

 

  • College Possible Washington
    • “Our pioneering model matches eligible students with near-peer coaches and an intensive curriculum designed to help them navigate and overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree — all at no cost to students or their families.”
    • Eligible schools:
      • Seattle Public High Schools
        • Chief Sealth International High School
        • Garfield High School
        • Franklin High School
        • Nathan Hale High School
      • Renton School District
        • Hazen High School
        • Lindbergh High School
        • Renton High School
      • Federal Way Public Schools
        • Todd Beamer High School
        • Decatur High School
      • Contact Information
        • College Possible Washington
          3211 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South, Suite A
          Seattle, WA 98144

 

  • College Success Foundation
    • This program helps students find scholarships to attend colleges and get accepted to colleges.
    • “CSF staff lead the Washington College Access Network (WCAN) to raise awareness of the College Bound Scholarship and to increase FAFSA/WASFA completion rates. We provide training, tools, resources and technical assistance to school staff and community-based practitioners tailored to fit each individual school, district and community.”

 

 

  • NW Education Access
    • Supports low income students from 16-29 years olds
    • Support offered
      • Job shadowing opportunities
      • Informational interviews
      • Applying to College
      • Finding GED/High School Completion Sites
      • Placement Test Preparation
      • College Readiness Skill Building
      • Career + Program Exploration
      • Finding Funding, Scholarships + Financial Aid
      • Connect to Campus + Community Resources
      • Support with Any Pathway
    • Contact:

 

Community College Resources

Community colleges are often more affordable than universities and provide the same levels of education for a reduced price or for free for those who qualify. There are many that are specific to the area where you live much like K-12 schools. Below is a list of local community colleges with information about admissions and financial aid.

Community colleges are also great ways to get standard credits and prerequired classes out of the way for a low cost and then transfer the credits earned there to a larger university. You can also transfer any previous credits to most colleges and receive credits that way.

 

Different types of degrees

  • GED
    • A test or program you can complete to prove you have the knowledge that is equivalent to a highschool level of education and diploma.
  • Associates Degree
    • Earned after completing two years at an undergraduate college or university that is a requirement for some jobs. It is not as high as a bachelors degree but shows you have completed basic college level courses.
  • Bachelor Degree
    • Earned after completeing four years at an undergraduate college or university and is usually associated with a chosen major or interest area that qualifies you to be knowledgable and competent in that area of study and can help you gain more employment opportunities.

 

 

  • Seattle Community Colleges
    • Eligible Non-Citizen Resources Page
      • “Permanent residents, refugees, asylees, pending asylum seekers, Washington State high school/GED graduates seeking permanent U.S. residency (HB 1079), students with current or expired DACA designation and certain visas may be eligible for resident tuition”- Seattle Community Colleges
      • Residency forms
        • Used to prove residency in the state of Washington to receive state tuition assistance
      • Reduced Tuition
        • What do you need as a refugee or asylee to get a reduced tuition award?
          • I-94 Form
          • Departure record
          • Other documents that show when you arrived in Washington
        • What if I have not received asylum yet but still want to get reduced tuition?
          • Current Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with an approved residency immigration status category.
          • You must demonstrate you have lived in Washington for twelve (12) months prior to the quarter you wish to attend and have established your domicile in the state.

 

 

 

 

State University Admissions and Resources

State Universities are often expensive but sometimes offer scholarships based on need or merit. There are fewer of them but they provide a more traditional American college experience and have a stricter admissions process. Below are resources for the two main state universities as well as their admissions and financial aid.

 

  • University of Washington
    • Apply Here
    • Financial Aid
    • Campuses
      • Seattle
        • “The UW in Seattle features a campus renowned for its beauty in the midst of a vibrant, multicultural city. Find your community among more than 33,000 undergraduate students, learn from award-winning faculty and discover your path with more than 180 majors to choose from.”
      • Tacoma
        • “UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university community in the heart of downtown Tacoma, closely linked with the South Puget Sound area. Choose from among 40 undergraduate degree programs and 25 minors and certificates in a wide range of fields.”
  • Bothell
    • “UW Bothell is a student-centered campus community with 6,000 students, more than 350 faculty, five schools and more than 50 undergraduate and master’s degree programs. It offers the benefits of a small campus with the resources and opportunities of a large university.”
  • Refugee and Immigrant Scholarship
    • “To help refugees and immigrants gain access to U.S. educational credentials and career opportunities, the Day 1 program offers:”
      • Financial assistance toward professional certificate programs or courses
      • Short-term rental assistance
      • Career coaching
      • Case management services
  • Who is eligible?
    • Be a U.S. immigrant, refugee or asylee
    • Have a work permit
    • Live in the Puget Sound region
    • Have a household income below the 50% income level from the 2022 HUD guidelines (see table below)
    • Have English language proficiency at ESL Level 3 or above
    • Have higher education/university degree from your home country
    • Be motivated to take action towards your professional development
  • How to Apply:
    • Carefully review the admission requirements for your chosen certificate or course to make sure you qualify.
    • If you have questions about the program or your qualifications, contact us.
      • Contact info
      • Send an email to ReWA’s Day 1 program coordinator to request Day 1 program support. Include the name of the UW certificate program you’d like to enroll in. Make sure to send your request at least two months before the program start to allow enough time for the application and enrollment process.
        • Contact info
        • You’ll get a questionnaire from ReWA to assess your situation and eligibility. Complete and return the questionnaire promptly.
          • If ReWA approves your request, you can start the process of enrolling in the certificate program. Our Enrollment Services team is here to help — email enroll@pce.uw.edu or call 800-506-1325.

 

  • UW Dream Project
    • “Supporting middle and high school students in the greater Puget Sound area with college access and post-secondary planning through near peer mentorship.”

 

Education Assistance Programs

  • Washington English Center
    • Providing affordable education classes for adult immigrants who want to learn the english language to help further their goals
    • Volunteer taught programs
    • Classes offered
      • Online group class
      • Online 1 on 1 tutoring
      • Group english classes plus private tutoring
      • Online group citizenship preparation classes
    • Full or partial scholarships available
    • Registration
  • Refugee Resettlement Office: English Classes
    • Free English classes
    • Two regular classes that meet Monday – Thursday from 9:30am – 12:30pm at our Seattle office and Kent office.
    • These classes cover levels 1-4 and focus on four major ESL needs: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
    • Contact:
      • Bryan Thomas Logan Matz
      • bryan@rroseattle.org logan@rroseattle.org

 

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