Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH)

The Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH) program aims to assist students experiencing homelessness, are at risk for homelessness, and/or who were in the foster care system when they graduated high school. It was established in 2019 when the Washington Legislature passed Second Substitute Senate Bill (2SSB) 5800 concerning homeless college students, followed by an expansion in 2021 with Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1166.

Support Provided

  Housing: Emergency, short-term, long-term and homelessness prevention funding
  Food Assistance
  Case Management: Referrals to campus and community resources
  Technology Support: Access to computers, internet devices and/or support with internet access fees
  Transportation: Bus passes, vehicle repairs and funds for fuel
  Books and class supplies
  Non-tuition fees and fines
  Child and health-related expenses
  Additional Support: Access to showers , hygiene kits, laundry facilities, clothing and mailstop


YVC Special Programs

Students at YVC may be eligible for additional funding and support if they meet certain criteria. Refer to the YVC Special Programs Flyer below for a summary of the programs available.

YVC Special Programs


Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Current student: Any currently enrolled student at YVC is eligible. This includes those in College and Career Readiness (CCR) and in Running Start.
  • Experiencing homelessness: This includes students “couch surfing”; those in shared housing (doubling up), hotels, motels, camping grounds and emergency or transitional shelters; those staying in public or private places not designed for humans to live; and those living in cars, parks, bus or train stations, abandoned buildings or substandard housing.
  • At risk of homelessness: This includes students behind on rent/mortgage payments and those with eviction notices.
  • (Optional) Formerly in foster care: Students who were in the foster care system when they graduated high school are automatically eligible.

Priority will be given to first time applicants, those that are unhoused, and those with eviction notices. 


Apply for Funding

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Please Note: Enrollment in SSEH is based on eligibility and availability of funds. Students must re-apply each quarter.