Early Achievers Grant — State Funding
Early Achievers Grant funds are distributed to community and technical colleges that apply and are selected to participate in the financial aid program.
Contact
Megan Harper
Program Administrator, Workforce Education
mharper@sbctc.edu
360-704-3907
Anna Olson
Policy Associate, Workforce Education
aolson@sbctc.edu
360-704-1056
2026-2027
Important dates
| Milestones | Key Dates |
|---|---|
| Application available | February 26, 2026 |
| Application deadline | April 9, 2026 |
| Funds available/grants start | July 1, 2026 |
| Final day to submit budget revisions for FY27 | June 15, 2027 |
| Projected end date of grant | June 30, 2027 |
| Final day to submit invoices for FY27 | July 15, 2027 |
Grant resources and guidelines
2025-2026
Important dates
| Milestones | Key Dates |
|---|---|
| Application available | February 27, 2025 |
| Application deadline | April 10, 2025 |
| Course schedules and credit waiver form due to SBCTC | May 31, 2025 |
| Funds available/grants start | July 1, 2025 |
| Final day to submit budget revisions for FY26 | June 15, 2026 |
| Projected end date of grant | June 30, 2026 |
| Final day to submit invoices for FY26 | July 15, 2026 |
