We often receive similar questions about Evergreen's Shelton Promise. Find brief answers, links, and resources to assist you below.
- Can students defer enrollment and still qualify?
Yes, students can defer their enrollment for up to one academic year (3 quarters) but may not enroll at another college or university. This is a direct from high school offer. - Does enrollment need to be continuous?
No. Shelton Promise students must remain on track to graduate, however, can take up to two quarters off and maintain eligibility. - Do students need to be enrolled full-time?
Yes. Students will need to register for at least 12 credits per quarter to receive aid. Most full-time programs are 16 credits. - What is the maximum number of credits a student can take (a quarter/overall)?
Shelton Promise will cover up to 20 credits per quarter. - Can students enroll in summer courses?
Summer courses are available to all students but are NOT covered by the Promise Program. - Can students enroll in certificate programs?
Yes. - How is the Promise Grant determined/awarded?
All students qualify for a quarterly Promise Grant, beyond the students' need-based gift aid (i.e. Pell grant, WA College Grant, Evergreen Need Grant and other scholarships and tuition waivers). The amount of the grant will be based on a student's median family income (MFI), determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). - Are undocumented Washington residents eligible for the program?
Yes. All 2025, 2026 graduating seniors attending Shelton School District are eligible for the program regardless of country of birth. - I earned college credits in high school through Running Start or another program. Am I eligible?
Yes! College credits you earned while attending high school may transfer into Evergreen and count towards your bachelor’s degree.
*The Evergreen State College reserves the right to deny awarding transfer credit. College coursework below 100-level, courses with grades below 2.0 (C), developmental education or remedial courses, PE courses, English as a Second Language, and sectarian religion courses do not transfer – regardless of an institution’s accreditation. - What happens if a student does NOT earn a degree (180 credits) in four years?
Shelton Promise funding will stop once a student earns 180 credits or is enrolled for four years (12 quarters). Students who don’t earn 180 credits in the four years they’re in the program should work with the Financial Aid office toward the end of their program to explore additional funding options (if needed). - What kind of support can a student expect?
- Support applying to Evergreen
- Support applying for and completing financial aid requirements
- Full coverage of any tuition expenses remaining after other scholarships and financial aid
- Assistance with choosing and registering for classes
- Preparation for the transition to college
- Guidance and mentorship throughout their journey at Evergreen
- Does the program cover other fees such as parking permit fees and class material fees?
No, only mandatory fees are covered, which include the registration, health service, student representation, class pass and student services fees.