Prospective STUDENTs

Are you 16-29 years old, identify as low-income, and would like support with your education and career goals?

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EDUCATION ADVOCATE

Our Education Advocates take a human-centered approach in working with you. Learning about your interests, personal circumstances, and education and career goals allows Education Advocates to provide individualized support in the below areas:

  • Education Advocates help you research what career path is best for you!

    • Career Interest Assessments

    • Online Occupation Databases

    • Networking Events

    They also help you explore all of your education options:

    • Apprenticeships

    • Associate & Bachelors Degrees

    • Career Training Certificates

  • Education Advocates support students through every step of the admissions and enrollment process from submitting your admissions application to beginning your first day of class.

    • College Admissions Application

    • College Placement

      • Test Preparation

      • Transcript Transfer

    • Academic Advising

    • Class Registration

    • Books & Supplies

  • Education Advocates help students determine what funding they are eligible for and assist students in applying for financial aid. This includes:

    • FAFSA & WASFA Applications

    • Grants & Loans

    • Scholarships & Tuition Waivers

    • Workforce Education Funding

    • Aid Reinstatement & Renewal

  • Education Advocates provide continued support to students throughout their education journey. They can assist with:

    • Education Planning

    • Continued Program & Career Exploration

    • Self-Advocacy Skill Development

    • Barrier Navigation

    • Campus & Community Resource Connection

    • Taking Breaks & Re-entering School

    • Financial Aid Reinstatement & Renewal

    • College Transfer Process

tutoring support

Our volunteer and contract tutors can meet with you virtually or in person to provide one-on-one support with subject-specific courses, GED test prep, placement tests, and more.

Tutors can also help you build an individualized study plan to help set you up for academic success.

Career Support

In addition to our Education Advocates supporting with program & career exploration, you also have access to our network of volunteer professionals, who can support with job applications, informational interviews, job-shadowing, or career mentoring. We also offer quarterly virtual career workshops hosted by volunteer professionals.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

NWEdA offers in-person and virtual events to help students and alumni connect and build community. We also host three larger annual gatherings (Fall & Summer Kick-Offs, and Advocacy Day) that welcome the broader NW Education Access community, including students, alumni, family, friends, volunteers, and supporters.