KEY Students
KEY is specifically designed for students who:
- are the first in their family to go to college (i.e. neither parent has a four-year college degree) OR
- meet federal guidelines for low-income status OR
- have a recently documented physical or learning disability
- AND have academic need
Stop by or call to make an appointment. We'll be happy to answer your questions about our program.

If you are interested in becoming a KEY student:
Please print and fill out our application (PDF).
FAX it to us at (360) 867-5395
Mail it to:
KEY Student Services
The Evergreen State College
Library 2153
2700 Evergreen Parkway
Olympia, WA 98505.
We will verify your eligibility and then contact you regarding the status of your application.
Once you're participating, you'll be matched with one primary staff member who will become most familiar with you and will closely follow your progress here at Evergreen. He or she will meet with you for an informal intake interview to learn more about your background, interests, concerns, needs, and goals. Based on the information you provide, KEY staff will make suggestions and referrals and get you started on your pathway to success. Click here to learn more about the services KEY provides.
KEY Student Support Services are individualized to meet your needs. You are required to meet with your KEY Advisor twice per quarter or more if needed.

