Washington Aerospace Loan Program

The Aerospace Loan Program (ALP) provides low-interest loans to Washington students who have been accepted into the Everett-based Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center Program but have demonstrated inability to pay the full cost of attending the program.

Students can receive up to $4,800 for 12 weeks of training to enhance their existing job skills or earn certificates in various aerospace production fields. The Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center was created to help meet the demand for skilled aerospace workers in Washington. After completion of the program, ALP recipients have up to three years to repay their loans.

What is the application process?

First step: Meet the guidelines under "Who can apply?" below.
Second step: Complete the Aerospace Loan Program Application and Promissory Note below.
Third step: Mail loan application and promissory note to: ALP - PO Box 43430 - Olympia, WA 98504-3430.
Fourth step: If approved for the loan, you will need to contact Edmonds Community College for class availability and registration.

Awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure you review your documents for completeness and legibility, and include all signatures and dates. If you believe you are going to need a cosigner, include the Cosigner Application and Promissory Note with Cosigner to help expedite the process.

Who can apply?

An applicant must:

Be a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen.*
Be 18 years of age or older.
Be a high school graduate or have a GED.
Have at least an 8th grade level of reading and math skills.
Not be receiving student financial aid.
Not be eligible for Veterans' benefits.
Not be receiving Dislocated Worker Services or Workforce Investment Act benefits to pay for the certification course.
Declare intent to work in the state of Washington in the aerospace industry.
Complete the prescreening application process for the Aerospace Training and Research Program with the Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center.
Have no criminal or felony convictions (includes theft, robbery, or shoplifting).
Submit a cosigner application if:
- You have a credit history and believe your credit score will fall below 640
- You have a current lien(s)
- You have filed for bankruptcy within the last seven (7) years
- You are delinquent on any state or federal debt
- You are not current on child support payments

*Non-citizen eligibility:

U.S. nationals (includes natives of American Samoa or Swain’s Island) are eligible.
U.S. permanent residents who have an I-151, I-551, or I-551C (Permanent Resident Card) are eligible.
Persons having only a Notice of Approval to Apply for Permanent Residence (I-171 or I-464) are not eligible.
Persons in the United States on certain visas, including an F1 or F2 student visa, or a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa are not eligible.
Persons with G series visas (pertaining to international organizations) are not eligible.

What is the award amount?

The maximum loan amount is $4,800.
Payments are issued twice during the 12-week training program.
Student receives $2,400 to pay for the four-week online segment.
With verification of the Core Certificate, student receives $2,400 to pay for the on-site classroom training segment. Student must meet the satisfactory academic progress requirements set by the program in order to receive the second payment.

2012-13 Application Documents

Select the format you wish to use on each of the following documents. The word fill-able format allows you to type in your answers; save the file and print your application. The PDF format allows you to print the application and hand write the information.