Seattle Colleges — Seattle Promise
May cover remaining tuition after other aid for up to two years, seven quarters, or 90 credits at North Seattle, Seattle Central, or South Seattle College. The Class of 2027 must graduate from an eligible Seattle public or charter high school and meet application deadlines; equity and non-tuition support are separate.
About Seattle Colleges — Seattle Promise
Seattle Promise began as a partnership among Seattle Colleges, Seattle Public Schools, and the City of Seattle, with primary support from a voter-approved education levy. For the Fall 2027 cohort, the main pathway serves graduates of Seattle public high schools; the application also names Summit Atlas, Summit Sierra, and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy. It is not a statewide award for anyone who moves to Washington.
The current Class of 2027 page sets February 12, 2027, as the deadline for both the Seattle Promise application and admission to North Seattle, Seattle Central, or South Seattle College. The student completes the form and should keep the same email across applications. FAFSA or WASFA is due April 30, and additional financial-aid documents by July 30. College admission and the scholarship application are connected but separate steps.
After applying, the calendar includes Readiness Academy in May and June, Campus Connect orientation in August or September, and starting full time with at least 12 credits in September 2027. These activities support transition and are part of the program pathway. The tuition award fills the balance left after other grants and scholarships, capped at two years, seven quarters, or 90 college-level credits, whichever comes first.
The funds can be used at the three Seattle Colleges, not at a four-year university after transfer. The limit applies to a student’s first associate degree and may include developmental courses. Running Start or dual-enrollment credits do not automatically disqualify a student, but Seattle Promise says they count toward the 90-credit cap; students with a completed first degree or 90 credits should check alternatives. The scholarship does not automatically cover every fee, book, or living expense.
Seattle Promise pairs tuition support with individual advising. Some students with demonstrated financial need may also receive a separate Equity Scholarship for expenses such as books, child care, food, housing, or transportation. Those funds have separate criteria and availability. Contact Promise@seattlecolleges.edu or your high-school outreach specialist about eligibility, workshops, transfer credits, and your financial-aid file. The district office is at 1500 Harvard Avenue, Seattle; main phone 206-934-4100.
Who it serves and what it can cover: May cover remaining tuition after other aid for up to two years, seven quarters, or 90 credits at North Seattle, Seattle Central, or South Seattle College. The Class of 2027 must graduate from an eligible Seattle public or charter high school and meet application deadlines; equity and non-tuition support are separate.
How to apply or get help: For general questions: Promise@seattlecolleges.edu. Seattle Colleges lists 206-934-4100 as its institutional phone. The Seattle Promise site lets students find the outreach specialist assigned to their high school and view workshops. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
City tuition scholarship and student support for Seattle public high-school graduates