Tukwila Promise at Highline College

What is Tukwila Promise?

Launched in April 2025, Tukwila Promise was created through a collaborative partnership between Tukwila School District, City of Tukwila, and Highline College to provide financial resources and necessary support to students as they transition from Foster High School to Highline College and beyond. If you are graduating from Foster High School this year and planning to attend Highline College beginning in Fall 2025, sign up for Tukwila Promise! To learn more, visit the Tukwila Promise Media Release.

Tukwila Promise provides both a scholarship and support services to students to be successful at Highline College. Students who meet all of the requirements and deadlines will be able to take advantage of Tukwila Promise.

Requirements

• Graduate from Foster High School (Students in Achieve Program Must Have Transition Plan)
• No Citizenship Requirement
• Enroll at Highline College Beginning Fall 2025
• Enroll in Minimum of 12 Credits Each Quarter (Students in Achieve Program Must Enroll in Minimum of 10 Credits Each Quarter)
• Enroll in Financial Aid-Eligible Degree or Certificate
• Participate in Highline College Learning Community/Cohort
• Not Yet Completed College Degree or Certificate
• Not Yet Attempted 90 College-Level Credits
• Not Available Summer Quarter

Deadlines

The following must be completed by Monday, June 2, 2025, to qualify for Tukwila Promise:

• Apply for Tukwila Promise (See Below)
• Apply to Highline College
• Complete FAFSA or WASFA (Including All Highline College Financial Aid Forms)

Apply for Tukwila Promise

Complete the online or paper application (not both) to apply for Tukwila Promise. A parent/guardian signature is required.

Info Sessions

Foster High School students and parents/guardians are invited to attend any of our upcoming Info Sessions to learn more about Tukwila Promise. If you are unable to attend, click here to view the presentation slides.

Help Sessions

Foster High School students and parents/guardians who need assistance with signing up for Tukwila Promise are encouraged to visit Mr. JP in the College & Career Center on Wednesdays and Thursdays, or attend one of our upcoming Help Sessions.