WorkFirst Program

Are you receiving temporary cash and medical help through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program? If so, participating in the WorkFirst program can help pay for your education and training, so you can find and keep a job.

WorkFirst funding typically covers career training such as Short–Term Training, Associate of Applied Science (AAS), as well as GED or High School completion programs. WorkFirst participants are referred by DSHS, and your DSHS case manager will need to approve your program of study. If you qualify, you may also receive funding for your tuition and textbooks.

• View Current Short-Term Training Programs
• View Current Professional & Technical Education Programs

WorkFirst Services Include:

• Tuition assistance
• Emergency student support funding assistance on a quarterly basis
• WorkFirst Work Study (Paid work experience — on or off campus. See advisor for details.)
• Educational planning and advising

How to Get Started

To find out if you qualify, complete the quarterly intake form below:

• Winter 2026 Intake Form

If you have questions or need assistance with completing the intake form, please contact the Workforce Education Office at workforcesouth@seattlecolleges.edu or (206) 934-5885.

After you have completed the intake form, our specialists will reach out to you with more assistance.

Note: You may be eligible for WorkFirst if you are receiving TANF cash assistance and have an electronic referral from your DSHS case manager.

Additional Resources

• Learn about the TANF program
• Apply for TANF

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