Employer Funding
Many employers have professional development funds available, and we can invoice your employer and coordinate payment. See our article on tips for getting financial support from your employer.
Scholarships
The SEKISUI Aerospace Emerging HR Professional Scholarship will provide $1,000 scholarships for four students in the PDC’s Certificate in Human Resources Management program. The goal of the scholarships is to support professional growth in the HR profession, especially for students who are making a career change or who are early in their HR career.
Applications are due August 31, 2022.
Application Information
UW Alumni Association
The University of Washington Alumni Association offers benefits ranging from discounts at local businesses and events to special deals on travel and financing. As a PDC graduate, you are eligible to join the UWAA at a special rate. Contact us today to join the Husky family!
VA Funding
Selected programs of study at UW Tacoma are approved by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board's State Approving Agency (WTECB/SAA) for enrollment of those eligible under Title 38 and Title 10, USC. Contact the UW Tacoma Veteran's & Military Resource Center (VMRC) at 253-692-5723 to determine eligibility and processes for registering for classes.
Student Loans for Noncredit Courses
Sallie Mae Career Training Smart Option Student Loan® has helped more than 30 million Americans pay for college since 1972. We encourage students and families to supplement their savings by exploring grants, scholarships, and federal and state student loans, and to consider the anticipated monthly payments on their total student loan debt and their expected future earnings before considering a private education loan.
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA) helps military spouses pursue licenses, certificates, certifications or Associate's Degrees (excluding Associate's Degrees in General Studies, Liberal Arts, and Interdisciplinary Studies that do not have a concentration) necessary for gainful employment in high demand, high growth Portable Career Fields and Occupations.
UW Tacoma Staff Association - Professional Development Scholarship
Through funding from the Strategic Initiative Funds and UW Tacoma Strategic Plan, the Staff Association has received funds to award professional development scholarships to UW Tacoma staff members. Contact uwtpdc@uw.edu for more information!
Discounts
The PDC offers a 15% discount* to members of the UW Alumni Association.
UW Tacoma Faculty and Staff are eligible for a 50% discount* and UW Seattle/UW Bothell are eligible for a 25% discount.* Contact us at uwtpdc@uw.edu for details.
Organizations/companies who register three or more employees for the same course are eligible for a 15% discount* Contact us at utwpdc@uw.edu for details.
*discount applies to select programs, please contact uwtpdc@uw.edu for details
