WA Grant for Apprenticeship
5/1/2025 - Requests to participate in WG-A: WSAC accepting public comment through May 15,2025.
5/12/2025 - Requests to participate in WG-A: WSAC accepting public comment through May 23, 2025.
Apprenticeship program providers can offer their apprentices financial aid similar to what college students can receive.
WA Grant for Apprenticeship (WG-A) supports income-eligible apprentices enrolled in approved registered apprenticeship programs. The grant can cover tuition, fees, and materials.
WSAC now allows apprenticeship program providers, or "sponsors," to administer WG-A on their own or to work with ANEW as a third-party servicer. Questions? Contact Lyle Irimata at 360.515.3009 or apprenticeship@wsac.wa.gov.
What is the process for sponsors to participate in WG-A?
1. Sponsors must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship & Training Council (WSATC). Sponsors must be approved by WSATC and cannot be in probationary status.
2. Sponsors can apply to utilize ANEW as a third-party servicer. Please refer to requirements listed in the application and submit completed applications to ANEW.
- WSAC staff review initial application materials. This includes:
- Questions or requests for more information
- Contact with Labor & Industries
- Possible review of independent Washington certified public accounts
- WSAC further evaluates and trains the sponsor. This may include:
- Site visits
- Review of sponsor’s policies and procedures
- Discussion of program mechanics
- Training for awards processing
- Verification of administrative capabilities
3. Once approved, sponsors may offer WG-A to eligible apprentices.
- Apprentice submits application to sponsor: Sponsor reviews the apprentice’s financial information to determine eligibility.
- Sponsor distribute funds: WSAC pays participating programs. Sponsors then pay apprentices.
What is the “administrative capability” that participating providers must demonstrate?
At a minimum, providers must be able to:
- Promote, collect, and review financial aid applications.
- Make awards.
- Maintain separation of duties in determining eligibility.
- Determine program costs relevant to WG-A, such as instructional costs/tuition, equipment, and supplies.
- Request payment via an online portal.
- Manage repayments.
- Meet reporting requirements.
- Ensure policies regarding records retention and Personal Identifiable Information (PII) are in compliance with WSAC standards.