About Certificate Costs and Aid
Certificate costs and aid eligibility will depend on a variety of factors including type of certificate you are enrolling in and how many credits you are taking.
What's the difference between Academic Certificates and Professional Certificates?
Academic Certificates earn academic credit like any other degree program at Evergreen. Courses you take on the way to earning an academic certificate are subject to undergraduate tuition rates. Costs will depend on your student status and the number of credits you enroll in.
Professional Certificates earn Continuing Education Credits and are made up of courses not offered as part of the regular curriculum at Evergreen. These programs have different costs and fees associated with them as they are often in partnership with external agencies.
Academic Certificates
Earning an academic certificate at Evergreen is a valuable investment in your future. Visit the Tuition and Fees page for current graduate tuition rates and deadlines.
Find Your Costs Per Credit:
To calculate the cost of a certificate, determine your Washington state resident status and the number of credits you intend to earn per quarter.
Washington state residents pay less per credit than residents of other states. Visit Registration and Records for information about establishing or documenting residency.
Fees
After completing the Certificate Enrollment Form, you'll be prompted to pay a non-refundable enrollment fee. The amount you'll pay depends on your enrollment status at Evergreen.
- $30 for admitted, degree-seeking students
- $60 for non degree-seeking students
Academic Certificate Cost Breakdown
Cost breakdown based on the 2023-2024 academic year. Tuition and fees subject to change, review current tuition and fees for up-to-date costs.
You are a Washington state resident interested in Evergreen's Cybersecurity Foundations certificate. Cybersecurity Foundations includes one 4-credit course in Fall quarter, one 4-credit course in Winter quarter, and two 4-credit courses in Spring quarter.
| Cybersecurity Foundations | Total credits | Resident undergraduate cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fall quarter: Introduction to Cybersecurity | 4 | $1,240.80 |
| Winter quarter: Network security | 4 | $1,240.80 |
| Spring quarter: Applications security + Security Policies and Procedures | 8 | $2,289.60 |
| Total Cybersecurity Foundations cost | 16 | $4,771.20 |
Financial Aid Eligibility and Other Aid
Your student status and the number of credits you enroll in will determine your financial aid eligibility. Academic certificate courses are subject to the same financial aid policies as other courses and programs at Evergreen.
Admitted Students
If you're a fully admitted student seeking a bachelor's degree in addition to a certificate, you are eligible for financial aid. You can use your financial aid toward academic certificate courses when you take at least 6-credits per quarter.
Non-Admitted Students
Non-admitted students are not eligible for financial aid at Evergreen. Non-admitted students pay full tuition rates according to the costs per credit earned.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program
WIOA eligibility and details
The Evergreen State College, in partnership with WorkSource, has an education grant through the WIOA Program, a federal grant sponsored by the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council. This grant could potentially provide partial or full funding for one of The Evergreen State College's programs.
Eligibility
- Individuals 18 years old or older
- Unemployed or underemployed individuals
- Residents of Grays Harbor, Mason, Lewis, Pacific and/or Thurston County
- Individuals authorized to work in the United States
- Individuals with Selective Service Verification (male assigned at birth only)
- Individuals with Unemployment Insurance Verification (if applicable)
- Other documents maybe requested depending on individual circumstances
Email Shawna.Koch@equusworks.com with any questions about WIOA eligibility.
Programs Approved for Funding
Eligible Training Provider List Approved Training Programs
ETPL programs are offered with Washington Career Bridge. Certificate programs must be ETPL approved to be considered for WIOA funding.
Next Steps
To begin the WIOA process please complete the WIOA Intake Form. Mark the following on the intake form:
- Referral: Community College
- Who are you working with: Supervision Certificate
Professional Certificates
Earning a professional certificate is the next step in your career. Cost is determined by the specific certificate you are applying to or enrolling in. Review the page for the certificate you are interested in for specific information, it may be located on an external website - reach out to us with any questions.
Reading Endorsement Certificate
review associated fees and policies
Review the Reading Endorsement page for important information about applying and enrolling.
This program has specific associated policies and fees. Cost for 2024-2025 program:
Certificate Total Cost: $5,760
Review Reading Endorsement Policies