Career & Technical Scholarship (CTS) 101
Application Deadline: April 15th, 2025
CTS is one of three pathways to high-demand careers in Washington state offered by WSOS. This program provides up to $1,500 per quarter, every quarter, for certificate or associate degree programs at Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges, as well as approved apprenticeships. WSOS can cover costs beyond tuition, such as housing, transportation, food, and more. There are over 1,000 eligible programs at all of the state’s community and technical colleges.
If you’re interested in an associate degree, certificate, or apprenticeship from a community or technical college, or approved apprenticeship sponsor, then CTS is right for you!
Deadlines
The CTS application opens two times per year. All applications close at 9 p.m.
The fall application is open to any student who wants to begin receiving funding starting in fall quarter.
| Milestone | Fall Quarter |
|---|---|
| Application opens | March 18, 2025 at 9 a.m. |
| Application deadline | April 15, 2025 at 9 p.m. |
| 2025-26 FAFSA/WASFA Completion Deadline* | April 29, 2025 |
| Selection notification | Late May 2025 |
*We urge applicants to start and complete the 2025-26 FAFSA/WASFA applications as soon as possible to account for processing delays