For Schools
Achieve values our partnerships with local school districts. We have partnered with 13 King and Pierce County school districts since 2010 to provide inclusive postsecondary transition services to over 300 young adults.
Cost and Referral
Achieve charges districts a flat rate per student, per quarter. This rate covers tuition, on campus support, communication with the district and a link to our employment services. The rate for 2024-25 is $4,000/student/quarter or $12,000 per academic year. Achieve typically serves students over summer quarter in year one. We do not charge districts for this service.
We ask districts to submit a referral for each student they plan to support in the program. In other words, submitting a referral indicates a district’s commitment to fund a student for the specified program.
Please note: referral does not guarantee acceptance. Achieve can only accept 50 students each year.
If you have questions about out of cycle referrals contact achieve@highline.edu.
Important Dates for School Districts
Date |
Information |
|---|---|
| March 1st |
School district referral form due for both returning and newly referred students |
| March 15th |
Achieve student application due for newly referred students |
| April – June |
After acceptance, each student completes an initial planning meeting (person centered plan) with Achieve and district staff. Districts partner with Achieve staff to support students in completing HC admissions process and initial planning meetings. District works with students and their families to begin planning transportation |
| May – July |
Interlocal agreements drafted, signed and executed |
| September |
Orientation for new 2024-25 Achieve students |
Information Session Schedule
We will begin offering informational events and tours in January for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications will be posted on our website at the beginning of 2025 as well.
Achieve welcomes district specific information sessions. We can host your students and families for information sessions and tours. Email achieve@highline.edu or call 206.592-3526 to schedule an information session.
Your students and families are also welcome to attend our general information sessions.