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Waivers

Waivers are granted only for academic degree, professional technical degree, certificate, and adult basic education programs (all state-supported classes). No waivers are granted for Continuing Education classes.

 

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Adult Basic Education Waiver

If you are enrolled in Adult Basic Education (ABE), you may qualify to have your tuition and other fees waived through a federal or grant-funded waiver program. 
 

ABE programs include ESL, GED test preparation, and English and math fundamentals.

 

The waiver amount depends on your needs. It can cover the ABE tuition of $25 per quarter, and it may also cover other expenses such as campus parking permits or bus passes.

 

To apply for an ABE waiver:

 

We will help you fill out an application and interview you about your needs.

 

High School Completion Waiver

If you are enrolled in the high school completion program, you may apply for reduced college tuition through a state waiver program. If you receive a waiver, you may not also be eligible for other kinds of financial aid. 
 

If you are at least 19 years old on the first day of the quarter AND you have been a Washington state resident for at least one year: For each course required for the high school completion program, you pay $11 per credit plus fees. For all other courses, you pay full resident tuition.
 

You must show a current Washington state driver’s license or state ID.
 

If you are at least 19 years old on the first day of the quarter but you have NOT been a Washington state resident for at least one year: For each course required for the high school completion program, Cascadia waives the nonresident portion of tuition, and you pay only resident tuition (plus fees). For all other courses, you pay full nonresident tuition.
 

You must show a current driver’s license or state ID from another state, or a permanent U.S. resident card.
 

To apply for a waiver, talk with the high school completion advisor during your advising appointment (see High School Completion: How to Apply). 
  

Other Waivers

You may be eligible for one of the waivers listed below.

Eligible Students Waivers How to Apply

Veterans, National Guard, and POWs/MIAs

 

  • A veteran who served during foreign conflict
  • A member of the National Guard
  • Children and spouse of an eligible veteran, member of the National Guard, or POW/MIA who became permanently disabled during active duty
  • Children and spouse of a deceased eligible veteran
  • Active duty military stationed in Washington state, and dependents and spouse

 

 Waivers vary; for details on your eligibility, see an academic advisor.  

Eligible veteran or National Guard member: Download the Eligible Veteran or National Guard Member Waiver form [PDF] or ask for the form at the Kodiak Corner/Student Services Center. Fill out the form and submit it at the Kodiak Corner.
 

 

Eligible child or spouse: Download the Child or Spouse of Eligible Veteran or National Guard Member Waiver form [PDF] or ask for the form at the Kodiak Corner/Student Services Center. Fill out the form and submit it at the Kodiak Corner.

 

Law enforcement dependents  

 

  • The children and spouse of a public law enforcement officer or full-time firefighter who has died or become totally disabled in the line of duty

 

You pay $10 per credit (tuition and services and activities fees waived).
 

 

You must begin your course of study within 10 years of high school graduation.
 

You must submit official documentation from the Department of Retirement Systems to the Director for Enrollment Services in the Kodiak Corner. 

 

Non-Resident Refugees

 

  • Refugees and their spouses and dependents with parole status, immigrant visa, or citizenship application

 

Waives the operating fees portion of the non-resident differential. 

 

Documentation is required from the U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services and must be submitted to the Director for Enrollment Services in the Kodiak Corner. 

 

Dependents of members of Congress

 

  • Dependents of a member of the U.S. Congress who is representing Washington state

 

 Operating fee waived on the non-resident differential 

A documented letter must be submitted to the Director for Enrollment Services in Kodiak Corner. 

 

Public college employees

 

  • Employee who works half-time or more for a public college or university, and the employee’s spouse and dependents

 

Operating fee waived on amount equal to the difference between resident and nonresident tuition.

  

Employment documentation must be provided each quarter and submitted to the Director for Enrollment Services in the Kodiak Corner. 

 

State employees

 

Public school teachers

 

  • Permanent state employee working half-time or more
  • Public school teacher or certified instructional staff who holds or seeks endorsement and assignment in a state-identified shortage area (preference given to Cascadia employees; no other preference given)

 

 

 

You pay $10 per credit for the first 6 credits (tuition waived), then full tuition for any additional credits.

 

This waiver is granted on a space-available basis (you can attend classes starting on the first day of the quarter, but you cannot register until the 6th day of the quarter, and then only if the class is not full).  

Print theState Employee and Public School Teacher Waiver form [PDF] or ask for the form at the Kodiak Corner/Student Services Center. Fill out the form and submit it at the Kodiak Corner.
The form requires the instructor’s signature.

Senior citizens  

 

  • Age 60 or over

Tuition and services and activities fees waived. You pay $5 per credit to audit, $10 per credit to enroll; limit 2 courses per quarter. 

 

This waiver is granted on a space-available basis (you can attend classes starting on the first day of the quarter, but you cannot register until the 6th day of the quarter, and then only if the class is not full).
 

Print theSpace Available Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens form [PDF] or ask for the form at the Kodiak Corner/Student Services Center. Fill out the form and submit it at the Kodiak Corner.