Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH)

The Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH) Program was established to help students experiencing homelessness, at imminent risk of homelessness, and/or who were in foster care when they completed high school.

The SSEH Program at each of the Washington public community and technical colleges provide a variety of services to eligible students including housing and food assistance; access to laundry and shower facilities, secure storage and mailstop; support for other basic needs; and information about additional college and community resources.

Timeline

Colleges may apply for program funding annually. The application launches by mid-March and closes during the first week of May. 

Eligibility

All current SSEH programs at Washington State Community and Technical colleges are eligible to apply for program funding through a streamlined process. 

Application

The SSEH program uses a streamlined application process, which does not utilize the OGMS system.  

There are three required elements which must be sent via email to the SSEH Program Administrator, Laura Coghlan, lcoghlan@sbctc.edu by the May due date.  

1. A completed Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness Program Budget Template  
2. A signed copy of the Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness Program Assurances  
3. In the body of your email, you must include a brief paragraph which describes the intent of your program, your interest in continuing (or launching) your SSEH program for the academic year, and how you will prioritize disbursement of funds.  

Application materials and communications will be sent through the SSEH Canvas community. If you want to join the SSEH Canvas community, please request access via email to StudentSupport@sbctc.edu. 

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2025-2026

Important Dates

Program Guidelines and Application Materials

• 2025-26 SSEH Program Guidelines
• 2025-26 SSEH Program Assurances
• 2025-26 SSEH Budget Template