Financial Aid Eligibility
Certificates are eligible for a variety of financial aid options. 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 are a fully admitted student seeking a bachelor's degree in addition to a certificate, you are eligible for state/federal financial aid.
You can use your financial aid toward academic certificate courses when you take at least 6-credits per quarter. If you are working full-time, you can file an "extenuating circumstances" letter to explain that you may be working less or going through other life changes.
Veterans Benefits
Veterans and their dependents may be eligible for benefits that cover tuition. The Veterans Resource Center provides resources and guidance for veterans and their dependents.
Non-Admitted Students
Non-Admitted Students are not eligible for state/federal financial aid at Evergreen, but other aid options are available. Non-admitted students pay full tuition rates according to the costs per credit earned.
Other Aid Options
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Check with your employer to see if you qualify
Many employers have tuition reimbursement programs. Talk to your human resources representative at work to see if they have a program that works for you.
Tuition Waivers
New Students and Washington State Employees
Washington State Employees
Permanent employees of Washington state agencies may be eligible for a tuition waiver. See Registration for details.
Tuition Waivers for New Students
A limited number of tuition waivers are available for new students who are not yet eligible for financial aid. Contact Admissions for more information.
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 funding for one of The Evergreen State College's certificate 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 sam.zipper@equusworks.com with any questions about WIOA eligibility.
Eligible Training Provider List
Certificate programs must be ETPL approved to be considered for WIOA funding. ETPL programs can be accessed through Washington Career Bridge.
Washington Career Bridge (WA.gov)
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: Enter name of certificate you are interested in
Certificate Cost
Certificate Fees
Once you have successfully completed the enrollment form and registered for the first course of a certificate, a one time $15 enrollment fee will automatically be charged to your account.
Certificate Tuition Rates
Admitted Students
Admitted students are not subject to PaCE tuition rates. The tuition rates listed on this page are a part of your Evergreen tuition.
Non-Admitted Students
For non-admitted students 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.
Tuition Information
Visit Registration and Records for information about establishing or documenting residency, and Tuition and Fees for current tuition rates and deadlines.
Academic Certificates
Academic Certificates earn academic credits like any other degree program at Evergreen. Courses you take on the way to earning an academic certificate are subject to undergraduate tuition rates. Graduate level certificates will incur graduate level costs. Costs will depend on your student status and the number of enrolled courses.
Average Cost by Academic Certificate
Based on 2025-26 tuition and fees
Cost breakdown based on the 2025-2026 academic year. Tuition and fees subject to change; review current tuition and fees for up-to-date costs. Average number of credits to complete based on average number of credits taken, not including prerequisites. All costs are based on undergraduate (UG) costs and fees, unless where marked for graduate costs and fees (GR).
| Academic Certificate | Credits to Complete | Resident Cost | Non‑Resident Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Studio and Music Production | 24 | $7600.80 | $26,311.20 |
| Audio Fundamentals & Mixing Techniques | 12 | $4,088.40 | $13,443.60 |
| Audio Post-Production for Film and Television | 16 | $2,495 | $9,822 |
| Behavioral Health Support Specialist | 32 | $7,712.80 | $26,423.00 |
| Climate Policy and Action | 24 | $7,600.80 | $26,311.20 |
| Coast Salish Wool Weaving - Tulalip Nation | 16 | $3,625.56 | $12,975.60 |
| Cybersecurity Foundations | 16 | $5,259.20 | $17,732.40 |
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | 16 | $4,841.60 | $17,540.80 |
| Environmental Justice | 12 | $4,088.40 | $13,443.00 |
| Fiber Arts: Sheep to Shawl | 12 | $3,147.00 | $10,943.00 |
| Financial Management | 16 | $5,067.20 | $17,540.80 |
| Flying and Mapping with Drones | 12 | $2,491 | $9,818 |
| Flying and Mapping with Drones (GR) | 12 | $4,010 | $9,170 |
| Front-end Software Engineering | 12 | $4,088.40 | $13,443.00 |
| Geographic Information Systems | 28 | $8,963.60 | $30,792.20 |
| Geographic Information Systems (GR) | 12 | $6,026.40 | $12,616.80 |
| Governmental Accounting | 12 | $4,088.40 | $13,443.00 |
| Graphic Design Fundamentals | 12 | $4,088.40 | $13,443.00 |
| Health Administration: Finance and Quality Management | 12 | $4,088.40 | $13,443.00 |
| Health Administration: Policy and Organization | 12 | $4,088.40 | $13,443.00 |
| Marine Bioresources | 36 | $9,633.00 | $33,006.80 |
| Mycology | 24 | $7,600.80 | $26,311.20 |
| Non-profit Administration | 20 | $6,430.00 | $22,021.80 |
| Promotional Video | 16 | $5,087.20 | $17,540.80 |
| Public Financial Management Certificate (GR) | 12 | $6,026.40 | $12,616.80 |
| Small Business and Entreprenurship Certificate | 24 | $7,600.80 | $26,311.20 |
| Supervision Certificate | 12 | $4,088.40 | $13,443.00 |
| Sustainable Cooperative Development | 16 | $5,259.20 | $17,732.40 |
| Transformative leadership | 20 | $6,430.00 | $22,021.80 |
| Trauma Informed Engagement and Healing | 12 | $4,088.40 | $13,443.00 |
| Video Editing | 12 | $4,088.40 | $13,443.00 |
| Web Design | 16 | $5,259.20 | $17,732.40 |
| Woodworking Foundations: Craft, Culture and Sustainability | 16 | $5,259.20 | $17,732.40 |
| Writing Trauma, Healing, and Resilience | 24 | $7,600.80 | $26,311.20 |
Professional Certificates
Professional Certificates earn Continuing Education Credits and are made up of courses not offered as a part of regular Evergreen curriculum. These programs have different costs and fees associated with them because they are in partnership with external agencies.
Average Cost by Professional Certificate
Based on 2025-26 tuition and fees
Cost breakdown based on the 2025-2026 costs. Costs subject to change; review current certificate information for up-to-date costs; it may be located on an external website. CEUs to complete based on number of CEUs taken, not including prerequisites. Contact Professional and Continuing Education for assistance with determining costs.
| Professional Certificate | CEUs to Complete | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Tribal Relations | 12 | $4,872.00 |
| Reading Endorsement | 24 | $5,760.00 |