Financial Resources

Running start is accessible to all who would like to participate. Spokane Community College has financial resources available to students who qualify for them. 

Running Start Fee Waiver and Textbook Voucher

The Running Start Fee Waiver and Textbook Voucher program is available for students and families with financial need to help with some of the college costs not covered under running start. Mandatory fees for qualifying classes (100-level and above) are waived. Also, textbook vouchers are available to help pay for a portion of the costs for required course textbooks through the SCC Bookstore.

Eligibility

•    Eligible for the free/reduced-price meals program;
•    Eligible for the College Bound Scholarship;
•    Eligible for state or federal public assistance program;
•    Foster youth or McKinney-Vento status;
•    Family/household income is equal to or less than USDA child nutrition program income guidelines.

Scholarships & Additional Financial Assistance

Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation 

Running Start for Careers Scholarship is available for students that need additional help with fees, textbook and tools/supplies for the following programs:

• Accounting Assistant 
• Automotive Technology
• Collision & Refinishing Technician
• CAD Design and Drafting
• Cosmetology 
• Culinary Arts
• Fire Science
• Machinist/CNC Technology
• Electronics Engineering Technician
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
• Medical Office Specialist
• Network Design and Administration
• Paralegal
• Welding

Application can be found at the CCS foundation website: https://ccsfoundation.org/