What is Evergreen’s Shelton Promise?
Evergreen’s Shelton Promise is a simple and direct offer to Shelton School District graduates. That upfront offer is: 100% paid-for tuition and fees for four years, a need-based Geoduck Grant to offset cost-of-living expenses, targeted help to apply, and guidance and mentorship once you arrive.
The Shelton Promise Program is open to all Shelton School District students graduating in 2026. Students are eligible regardless of income or country of birth.
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What Does it Cover?
Shelton Promise has three core components:
- Free tuition for up to four years (12 quarters).
- Quarterly Geoduck Grant which can be used toward housing, transportation, and other college-related costs. ·
- Access to support services and advising beginning in high school and lasting through completion of a degree.
Shelton Promise Program Success!
We’re thrilled to welcome 50 new students from the Shelton School District to The Evergreen State College through our Shelton Promise program. This milestone reflects the power of partnership and opportunity—helping local students take their next step toward a college degree.
Congratulations to the future Evergreen Class of 2029!
Program Requirements
Students are encouraged to start the application process during the fall of their senior year.
The following criteria must be met to be admitted:
- Shelton School District 2026 graduate
- Attend The Evergreen State College directly from high school
- 2.0 unweighted high school grade point average (GPA) or higher
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) by July 1 for the following academic year.
- SAT/ACT scores, essay, or interview with a Shelton Promise admissions counselor
- Complete College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs)*
*Students can be missing up to 3 years of CADRs and still be admissible.
Applications and Deadlines
Students must complete the following to be admitted:
| Department | Application | Deadlines for Fall 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| College Admissions | The Evergreen State College Application | Priority: December 1, 2025 Closes: September 1, 2026 Credentials: September 15, 2026 |
| Financial Aid | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) | Opens: November 25, 2025 Closes: June 30, 2026 |
How Do Students Remain Eligible?
- Reapply for FAFSA/WAFSA each year.
- Maintain full-time enrollment (12 credits or more)
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a baccalaureate degree.
- Meet annually with a Shelton Promise counselor
What Can You Study?
Choose the subjects most compelling to you without being limited by traditional majors or minors. You can even combine subjects from different disciplines to create a degree that is truly all your own.
Evergreen also provides structure and guidance to help you make the most of your time here. We'll help you develop a Path, which is an intentional plan for your educational journey. With over 40 fields of study including: Biology, Government, Education, Latinx and Latin American Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, you'll find your way to success.
Build community. Conduct original research. Dig in the dirt. From cutting-edge labs to our organic farm, you’ll dive into unique, hands-on opportunities to explore your passions and complete your degree.
Join student groups, live in apartment-style housing, and discover what it’s like to be part of our friendly community. Personalized support is available every step of the way.
Envision your journey at Evergreen by visiting our campus in person or virtually. Our tours allow you to visit with current students, see our unique classrooms, studios, labs and recreational facilities.
Evergreen is Consistently Ranked Most Innovative Education in the West.
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