SPEEA 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.

 

SPEEA Program Information for College Staff

Are you a parenting student with childcare needs enrolled in an Aerospace program at one of the following community and technical colleges? 

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In partnership with Washington’s public colleges, SPEEA Aerospace Career Enhancement (ACE) provides childcare assistance for students seeking high demand degrees that support the aerospace industry.

Eligible students can receive up to $5,000 in childcare assistance per year. 

Eligibility

You may qualify if you are attending one of the participating community and technical colleges listed above in Washington state and:

  • are pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, Masters, or Doctorate degree in support of achieving a career in the aerospace industry. SPEEA ACE Childcare Scholarship Funds cannot be used for students only attending a flight training school or students in Running Start intending to use the funding while still in highschool.
  • have dependent children in need of childcare.

Services

Services vary depending on the college you attend. You may receive:

  • Childcare Scholarship up to $5,000 per year
  • Navigation support in applying for other funding to help meet immediate, short-term, and/or long-term basic needs such as housing, food, transportation, etc. 

Get Started

For more information and/or to apply for SPEEA ACE Childcare Scholarship funds at one of the participating community and technical colleges, please connect with your college’s Benefit Navigator.

If you are not currently enrolled with one of the participating community and technical colleges or want to learn about other funding available through SPEEA ACE, please visit the SPEEA ACE webpage.