The Transition Success Center (TSC) is committed to supporting our students from the English Language, Career and Academic Prep (ELCAP) program, which includes ABE/ESOL/GED/JUMPSTART, and High School Re-Engagement Programs through the process of transitioning into college credit classes. We provide the following services for our students:

• Academic and Career Exploration: provide information about degree pathways and short/long-term certificates, and plan out academic/career goals
• Admission and Enrollment: assist with the admission application, creating an academic plan for your first 30 credits, course registration, and referral to program/degree advisers
• Funding Support: help navigate funding resources on campus and assist with FAFSA/WASFA applications
• Referrals & Advocacy: provide campus and community referrals, and advocacy support to help you be successful in your college journey.

For More Information

Location: Building 1

Phone: (206) 592-4439

Email: TransitionCenter@highline.edu

Website: Transition Success Center

Balancing work, life, and college isn’t easy. Benefits Hub provide free financial services to support students with the following:

• Community Food Pantry
• Financial Coaching
• Free Tax Preparation
• Housing Support/Navigation
• Emergency Funds
• Benefits Access (ORCA Lift, SNAP/EBT, Washington Apple Health Insurance)

For More Information

Location: Building 2

Phone: (206) 604-3913

Website: Highline Support Center

Highline College recognizes and honors the hard work of those who served in the United States Armed Forces. If you are a veteran, or a survivor or dependent of a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s educational benefits to help you earn an outstanding college education.

The Veteran Services provides liaison support to navigate federal education benefits with the College, Veterans Affairs (VA) and students.

For More Information

Location: Building 6 – Lower Floor

Phone: (206) 592-3285

Website: Veterans Services

WorkFirst assist recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to meet their goals and provide well-being for their family. WorkFirst case managers help build a stable foundation for employment, provide employment and training opportunities towards financial independence.

For More Information

Location: Building 6 – Lower Floor

Phone: (206) 592-3340

Website: Women’s Program – Workfirst 

Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. It is designed specifically for students who have not earned their first bachelor’s degree.

If eligible, you may receive assistance with educational expenses including tuition, school fees, books, supplies and transportation. There are several types of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, work study and loans.

For More Information

Location: Builidng 6 – Upper Floor

Phone: (206) 592-3358

Website: Financial Aid

CASE can help students research and explore career fields. If you are undecided of a career or would like to research about salary, education or current labor information.

For More Information

Location: Builidng 6 – Lower Floor

Phone: (206) 592-3350

Website: Career & Student Employment (CASE)

Access Services supports and assists students with disabilities with campus and classroom accommodations.  They provide reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees and applicants with disabilities in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Federal Rehabilitation Act.

For More Information

Loaction: Building 99 – Room 180

Phone: (206) 592-3857

TTY (206) 592-4853

Website: Access Services

DVR provides employment services and counseling to individuals with disabilities who want to work, but experience barriers to work because of a physical, sensory, and/or mental disability.
A DVR counselor works with each person to develop a customized plan of services designed to help them reach their goal.

For More Information

Phone: 1-800-637-5627

Website: Division for Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)