For state-supported classes, Cascadia currently offers tuition and fee waivers for the groups listed below:
General Waivers
College and Career Foundations (EF, ESL, ABE)
Need-based waivers are available to cover the $25 per quarter tuition fee.
Veterans Waivers
Cascadia waives 25% of tuition to Washington State residents that are:
- Eligible veterans/National Guard members as defined by statute.
- Other military or naval veterans not qualified as “eligible.”
Additional information is available online or by contacting the Kodiak Corner at 425.352.8860.
Child and Spouse of Totally Disabled or POW/MIA or Deceased Eligible Veterans or National Guard Members
Cascadia waives 100% of all tuition and fees incurred as a condition of a student’s full participation in coursework and related activities for the children or spouse of a totally disabled or POW/MIA or deceased eligible veteran or National Guard Member. The student and the veteran/National Guard Member must be Washington State Residents. Additional information is available online or by contacting the Kodiak Corner at 425.352.8860.
Children of Deceased or Disabled Law Enforcement Officers or Fire Fighters
Cascadia waives tuition and student and activities fees for children whose parent has died or become totally disabled in the line of duty while employed by a public law enforcement agency, or a full-time or volunteer fire department. Documentation is required from the Department of Retirement Systems. Students must begin their course of study within 10 years of high school graduation.
Adult High School Completion
Cascadia offers reduced tuition of $11 per credit plus the cost of fees for Washington State resident students who are 19 years of age or older and enrolled in the Adult High School Completion program. The reduced tuition applies only to courses applicable toward completion of the diploma from Cascadia College.
Waiver of the Non-Residential Differential for Refugees
Cascadia waives the operating fees portion of the non-resident differential for refugees and their spouses and dependents with parole status, immigrant visa, or citizenship application.
Congressional Dependents
Cascadia waives the operating fees portion of the non-resident differential for dependents of members of the U.S. Congress who are representing Washington State.
Higher Education Employees
Cascadia waives the operating fees portion of the non-resident differential for employees who work half-time or more for a public higher education institution and their spouses and dependents.
Non-Washington Resident Waiver
Students who are U.S. citizens or INS approved permanent residents, but who are considered non-Washington residents (for tuition paying purposes) are eligible for a non-resident waiver. The college waives all of the nonresident operating fee differential; but students are still responsible for paying the building fee differential.
Space Available Waivers
The following student waivers are available on a space available basis. This means that students are only able to register beginning on the first day of the term and only if there is space available in the course.
Senior Citizens – Audit of Credit Classes
Cascadia waives tuition and student and activities fees for credit classes for Washington residents 60 years or older on a space available basis. Students will pay $5 per quarter with a limit of two courses per quarter.
Senior Citizens – Credit Classes
Cascadia waives tuition and student and activities fees for credit classes for residents 60 years or older on a space-available basis. Students will pay $10 per credit with a limit of two courses.
State Employees
Cascadia offers tuition waivers for permanent state employees employed half-time or more and to public school teachers and certified instructional staff who hold, or are seeking, endorsement and assignment in a state identified shortage area. Preference is given to permanent employees of Cascadia College. No preference is given to other types of employees and there is equal treatment of full and part-time permanent employees. This waiver is offered on a space available basis only. Students will pay $10 per credit for the first six credits, and full tuition for any additional credits.