What ‘The Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Do For BC Students
‘The Big, Beautiful Bill’ was signed into law two weeks ago 一 here’s what you need to know as a student. On Friday, July 4, ‘The Big, Beautiful Bill’ was …
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ASG Surveys Students on Campus Legislative Issues, Expands Advocacy for Student-Serving Policy Changes
The survey above, distributed by BC’s Associated Student Government (ASG), cites issues including “funding and resources for mental health services on campuses across Washington” and “sales tax exemptions on textbooks.” …
WA Lawmakers Looking to Boost Financial Aid for College Students
College grants are an essential part of financial aid that provides funding to college students struggling with finances. These grants have become increasingly important in recent years, as the cost …
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Application Open
By the Biden-Harris Administration, a three-part student debt relief plan has been put in place and will be available until Dec. 31, 2023. However, on Friday, a court order temporarily …
2023-2024 FAFSA Form Now Open
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form opened on Saturday, Oct. 1. The FAFSA form is a federal government-issued financial aid form for college-level U.S. residents. Completion of …
President Biden Announces Student Loan Forgiveness
On the afternoon of August 24, President Joe Biden announced a plan to combat the ever-increasing student debt crisis in the country. Those who currently earn an annual income of …
Bellevue College Students Eligible to Earn Free Tuition Through Amazon
Bellevue College is one of the eligible schools for Amazon’s Career Choice program! The program pays U.S. hourly workers full college tuition and is available to those who have been …
Federal Communications Commission Institutes the Affordable Connectivity Program
Originating in the 1990s, the “Digital Divide” is a term used to articulate the inequity in access to technological tools and networks that provide the fast-paced and abundant resources of …
Finding Financial Support Through BC’s Benefits Hub
With the current inflation surge and the continually rising cost of living in the Seattle metropolitan area, it is becoming increasingly harder to manage finances as a student. The cost …
BC Foundation Scholarships Now Open
Applications for the Bellevue College Foundation Scholarship opened on Jan. 4 and will run until March 7. The BC Foundation Scholarship provides funding for the upcoming school year, with the …
Amazon Collaborates with BC in $100,000 Fund for Scholarships/Aid
On Oct. 12, Bellevue College announced a new collaboration with Amazon. BC students will now have more opportunities to earn Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certifications as well as pursue internships …
BC CARES applications are open, here’s the rundown
Due to the pandemic closing down everyday life, as well as many workplaces and schools including Bellevue College, many people find themselves struggling financially. Students who relied on BC resources …
BC OneCard: One Card to rule them all
This week, Bellevue College will be launching its initial trial run for the long awaited BC OneCard. It will replace the current student ID with a new and improved card …
How much are you paying for school?
With all of the emails going out about budget cuts, increases and tuition percentages it can sometimes be difficult to sort through it all and get the basic facts regarding …