<h3>History</h3>

Highline College is a public-funded college located in the city of Des Moines, Washington, USA. The college was established in the year 1961 as the first community college in the state of King County, Washington. Later in the year of 1964, the campus of the college got shifted to its current location in Des Moines City. Several other buildings were also constructed at the new campus site of the college at the time of relocation.

In the year 1967, the Washington State Legislature changed the name to Highline Community College. But the college&rsquo;s board of trustees voted against the legislature and renamed the college as the &ldquo;Highline College&rdquo;.

Facts

<ul>
	<li>Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County, Washington.</li>
	<li>The college has an acceptance rate of 100%.</li>
	<li>The college offers part-time as well as a full-time mode of programs.</li>
</ul>

About

On-Campus Accommodation

Highline College offers on-campus accommodation at its residential apartments which are located at the campus itself.

<ul>
	<li>The residential apartments are modified as 2BHK and 4BHK, well-furnished and equipped.</li>
	<li>Facilities like a fitness center, beach volleyball court, basketball court, and an outdoor covered pavilion are some of the highlights of the college&#39;s residential community.</li>
</ul>

Facilities include -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Includes IPTV and WiFi.</li>
	<li>Private bedroom outfitted with a desk, chair, wardrobe, and twin extra-long beds</li>
	<li>A complete kitchen includes a stove, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher.</li>
	<li>Sofas, chairs, coffee tables, and counter-height stools are among the common area furniture pieces.</li>
</ul>

Residential Costs range from USD&nbsp;2,904 to&nbsp;USD 3,714&nbsp;quarterly.

Off-Campus Accommodation

If any student can&rsquo;t get the on-campus accommodation facility by the college by any chance, they can always opt for the off-campus accommodation which the university allows as well.

<ul>
	<li>Students can rent any flat or different types of apartments like private apartments, shared apartments, studio apartments, etc. depending on their budget and interest.</li>
	<li>The average cost of an apartment ranges between 800-1,000 USD per month.</li>
</ul>

Accommodation

Application Proccess -&nbsp;

<ol>
	<li>Filling up our online application is your first step if you have never attended Highline College.</li>
	<li>The team will email you a welcome letter and&nbsp;ctcLink&nbsp; as soon as your application has been completed.</li>
	<li>You can activate your ctcLink account once you&#39;ve received your ctcLink ID number in your admissions letter.</li>
	<li>You may access student data, manage financial assistance, register for classes, pay for them, and more using your ctcLink account.</li>
</ol>

Application Portal -&nbsp;<a href="https://international.highline.edu/future-students/apply/">Apply Here!</a>

Application Fee -&nbsp;54 USD

Application Procedure

You may pursue your hobbies and get to know people at Highline College&nbsp;as a student in various ways. Students at Highline participate actively in leadership opportunities and student organizations.

Student Clubs

There are more than 30 student clubs and organizations on the campus of Highline College dedicated to academics, sports, and cultural activities.

<ul>
	<li>The students can find it very easy to join these clubs, as they warmly welcome fresher students.</li>
</ul>

Sports and Wellness&nbsp;

The 3,000-square-foot Wellness Center has spaces for strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular exercise.

<ul>
	<li>Treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes are examples of cardio equipment.</li>
	<li>Dumbbells, free weights, and Cybex variable resistance machines are examples of strength equipment.</li>
	<li>Physical education sessions are held at the wellness centre, open to students, professors, and employees during open hours.</li>
</ul>

Popular Majors/Top Fields of Study

Highline College offers over 100 educational degree programs, including certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor&rsquo;s degrees. The college started offering a four-year Bachelor of Applied Science degree program in 2014. The college also oorganizesclasses at the Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center at Redondo Beach. Some of the popular programs offered by the college are:

<ul>
	<li>Art, Design, and Communication</li>
	<li>Business</li>
	<li>Hospitality and Tourism</li>
	<li>Education and Human Services</li>
	<li>Health, Wealth, and Fitness</li>
	<li>Cyber security</li>
	<li>Forensics</li>
</ul>

Part-Time

The majority of the students at Highline College opt for some part-time jobs in aid of their financial situation. Students studying at a degree level can work 20 hours per week part-time. They are allowed to work full time only on their vacations, while any self-employment job, such as freelance or personal business, is not allowed for the students.

Campus

Highline College is one of the popular public-funded community colleges in the Des Moines, Washington. The college not only provides more than 100 higher studies programs for the students to choose from, but also they offer their student a rich diverse and cultural environment to give them a unique learning experience at the college campus. They also prepare the students to pursue even higher studies at prominent universities of the world. With an education history and experience of over 50 years, Highline College still thrives and put efforts in improving their teaching excellence and academic facilities to provide even more quality of education to their student.

Conclusion

Highline College also offers financial aid to its students through scholarships, grants and awards. The college offers financial aid in many criteria like academics, sports &amp; athletics, students, and international. Even the college arranges loans with benefits for their students. The scholarship amount can vary from 500 to 15,000 USD, depending on the criteria and eligibility of the student. Some of the popular scholarships are:

<ul>
	<li>Engagement Scholarship &ndash; 1,000 USD</li>
	<li>Academic Scholarship &ndash; 2,000 USD</li>
	<li>Honors Scholarship &ndash; Up to 5,000 USD</li>
</ul>

Financial Aid

Highline College&#39;s main campus is located in Des Moines, Washington.

<ul>
	<li>The College&nbsp;Campus college is spread over 80 acres of beautiful scenic land.</li>
	<li>It comprises many remarkable academic as well as residential buildings. Education Center, Wellness Center, Career Assistance Center, Technical Assistance Center, etc., are some of the highlights of the university&rsquo;s campus infrastructure.</li>
</ul>

Infrastructure

The college is established on the 240th Street of Des Moines city, Washington. It is a city in the U.S. state of King County. It is close to the Seattle metropolitan area and located on the east shore of Puget Sound, which is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean.

Important Landmarks

<ul>
	<li>Des Moines Beach</li>
	<li>Green River Trail</li>
	<li>Angel Lake Park</li>
	<li>MaST Center Aquarium</li>
	<li>Saltwater State park</li>
</ul>

Nearby Airport

The nearest airport from the college&rsquo;s campus is the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Nearest Train/Subway Station

The nearest stations from the college&rsquo;s campus are the S 240th Street Station &amp; 21st Avenue Street Station, which are 5-6mins of walking distance from the campus.

Crime Rate

In terms of crime rate, the area and neighborhood of Des Moines are somewhat moderate. According to the Annual Uniform Crime Report by the FBI, there were around 16 crime cases lodged per 100,000 people.

Location

Internships

At Highline College, students can choose from several internship offers in their respective fields. The college knows that internships are very important and vital to a student&#39;s professional growth. Thus, it offers various opportunities to, via On-Campus Student Services, students to gain in-field knowledge, skills and experience. And it surely helps in making some professional connections as well.

Sectors

The sectors in which majority of the students from Highline College get recruited are Sports and Athletics, Marketing &amp; Management, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Digital Communications Media, etc.

Placements

The weather of Des Moines stays quite vibrant, open, and sunny. The summer seasons are always sunny, with open skies and a little bit of wind. While the winter seasons are windy and cold. The average temperature of the city remains around 12&deg;C.

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tel: (206) 878-3710
(206) 592-3358
financialaid@highline.edu

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Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0

Highline Achievement Scholarship

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Email: int@highline.edu
Phone: (206) 592-3725

You must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher in your first quarter at Highline College.

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