Paralegal programs in Washington
29 paralegal programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
15 schools offer these paralegal programs, and Washington has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Paralegals support lawyers: they keep case files in order, research the law and draft documents. Most have an associate degree or a certificate in paralegal studies, though some employers prefer a bachelor's degree; certification isn't required.1
In Washington, 4 of the 29 programs take students without a high school diploma, 16 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 5 ask for earlier courses first and 4 ask for a bachelor's degree.
By kind, the 29 programs here are paralegal (associate degree, 12 programs), legal assistant or legal secretary (7 programs), paralegal certificate or diploma (5 programs) and paralegal exam prep or short course (5 programs).
See the 29 programsHow much do paralegal programs cost in Washington?
- Certificates and short courses (17 programs)
- $2,264 to $6,264most of them, usually 22 to 40 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (12 programs)
- $9,710 to $10,970most of them, usually 60 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 66%
- Working 6 months later
- 71%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $40,600
- Length
- 35 to 60 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Washington may also offer paralegal programs. How these figures are made
All 29 paralegal programs in Washington approved for WIOA funding
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Paralegal-Advanced
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
Bachelor's degree
Earned a year, estimated$40,600Price if you pay yourself$4,110Program website, Paralegal-Advanced at Edmonds CollegeMore details about Paralegal-Advanced at Edmonds College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,146
- Length
- 30 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 137
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,110
Paralegal
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,600Price if you pay yourself$10,509Program website, Paralegal at Edmonds CollegeMore details about Paralegal at Edmonds College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,146
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 137
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,509
Paralegal Studies
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Based in Seattle, WA
Accredited school
Bachelor's degree
Earned a year, estimated$48,800Price if you pay yourself$7,740Program website, Paralegal Studies at University of Washington Professional and Continuing EducationMore details about Paralegal Studies at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
- Finished
- 95%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,200
- Length
- 45 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 89
- Earned a year, estimated
- $48,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,740
Paralegal
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,700Price if you pay yourself$6,264Program website, Paralegal at Tacoma Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal at Tacoma Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,667
- Length
- 70 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $750
- Students counted
- 86
- Earned a year, estimated
- $42,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,264
Paralegal Preferred Pro-Certificate
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,700Price if you pay yourself$6,264Program website, Paralegal Preferred Pro-Certificate at Tacoma Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Preferred Pro-Certificate at Tacoma Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,667
- Length
- 70 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 86
- Earned a year, estimated
- $42,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,264
Paralegal
Spokane Community College
Spokane
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,200Price if you pay yourself$9,864Program website, Paralegal at Spokane Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal at Spokane Community College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,551
- Length
- 60 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 51
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,864
Paralegal Plus
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
Bachelor's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,150Program website, Paralegal Plus at Highline CollegeMore details about Paralegal Plus at Highline College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 35 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,150
Paralegal
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$13,000Program website, Paralegal at Highline CollegeMore details about Paralegal at Highline College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,000
Paralegal
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,400Price if you pay yourself$11,304Program website, Paralegal at South Puget Sound Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal at South Puget Sound Community College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,360
- Length
- 70 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 37
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,304
Paralegal Studies
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham
Accredited school
Bachelor's degree
Earned a year, estimated$37,900Price if you pay yourself$6,348Program website, Paralegal Studies at Whatcom Community CollegeMore details about Paralegal Studies at Whatcom Community College
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,470
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $540
- Students counted
- 32
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,348
Legal Assistant
Renton Technical College
Renton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,200Price if you pay yourself$10,620Program website, Legal Assistant at Renton Technical CollegeMore details about Legal Assistant at Renton Technical College
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,310
- Length
- 60 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 20
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,620
Law Office Fundamentals
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Seattle
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Law Office Fundamentals at University of Washington Professional and Continuing EducationMore details about Law Office Fundamentals at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Business Technology Legal Receptionist
Yakima Valley College
Yakima
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,522Program website, Business Technology Legal Receptionist at Yakima Valley CollegeMore details about Business Technology Legal Receptionist at Yakima Valley College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,522
Administrative Office Systems - Legal Assistant I
Peninsula College
Port Angeles
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,126Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Legal Assistant I at Peninsula CollegeMore details about Administrative Office Systems - Legal Assistant I at Peninsula College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,126
Administrative Office Systems - Legal Assistant II
Peninsula College
Port Angeles
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,126Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Legal Assistant II at Peninsula CollegeMore details about Administrative Office Systems - Legal Assistant II at Peninsula College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,126
Legal Clerical Assistant
Spokane Community College
Spokane
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,264Program website, Legal Clerical Assistant at Spokane Community CollegeMore details about Legal Clerical Assistant at Spokane Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 22 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,264
Certified Legal Secretary GES2106
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,295Program website, Certified Legal Secretary GES2106 at Clover Park Technical CollegeMore details about Certified Legal Secretary GES2106 at Clover Park Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,295
Certified Paralegal GES2033/GES2034
Clover Park Technical College
Based in Lakewood, WA
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,495Program website, Certified Paralegal GES2033/GES2034 at Clover Park Technical CollegeMore details about Certified Paralegal GES2033/GES2034 at Clover Park Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,495
Certified Paralegal (Exam voucher included)
Pierce College
Based in Lakewood, WA
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,695Program website, Certified Paralegal (Exam voucher included) at Pierce CollegeMore details about Certified Paralegal (Exam voucher included) at Pierce College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,695
Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,700Program website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Edmonds CollegeMore details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 3 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,700
Legal Administrative Assistant
Green River College
Auburn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,902Program website, Legal Administrative Assistant at Green River CollegeMore details about Legal Administrative Assistant at Green River College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,902
Legal Office Specialist
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,248Program website, Legal Office Specialist at Edmonds CollegeMore details about Legal Office Specialist at Edmonds College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,248
Paralegal
Peninsula College
Port Angeles
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,884Program website, Paralegal at Peninsula CollegeMore details about Paralegal at Peninsula College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,884
Business Technology Legal Office Assistant
Yakima Valley College
Yakima
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,047Program website, Business Technology Legal Office Assistant at Yakima Valley CollegeMore details about Business Technology Legal Office Assistant at Yakima Valley College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,047
Business Technology Bilingual Legal Office Assistant
Yakima Valley College
Yakima
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,858Program website, Business Technology Bilingual Legal Office Assistant at Yakima Valley CollegeMore details about Business Technology Bilingual Legal Office Assistant at Yakima Valley College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,858
Administrative Office Systems - Legal Option
Peninsula College
Port Angeles
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,758Program website, Administrative Office Systems - Legal Option at Peninsula CollegeMore details about Administrative Office Systems - Legal Option at Peninsula College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,758
Certified Legal Secretary
Clark College Community & Continuing Education
Vancouver
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Certified Legal Secretary at Clark College Community & Continuing EducationMore details about Certified Legal Secretary at Clark College Community & Continuing Education
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community CollegeMore details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)
Clark College Community & Continuing Education
Vancouver
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Clark College Community & Continuing EducationMore details about Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Clark College Community & Continuing Education
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
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How to pay for paralegal programs in Washington
WIOA funding can pay for paralegal programs in Washington
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for paralegal programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67
GI Bill for paralegal programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Paralegal programs in Washington
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 8 of 25
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 17th of 23
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 10 of 12
- most paralegal programs of any state, after Texas and Illinois
- 3rd
State comparisons use the same figures as the paralegal programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Paralegal programs in Seattle, Longview, Yakima and other Washington cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area and 3 online.
Other training in Washington
How paralegal programs compare with the rest of business and office work: Business and office training in Washington
- CDL training237 programs
- CNA classes78 programs
- Medical assistant training47 programs
- Phlebotomy training32 programs
- Welding classes93 programs
- HVAC training49 programs
- Medical billing and coding training39 programs
- LPN programs9 programs
- EMT classes40 programs
- Electrician training89 programs
- Dental assistant programs56 programs
- Auto mechanic classes86 programs
- Pharmacy technician training18 programs
- Plumbing school43 programs
- CNC machinist training56 programs
- Carpentry classes41 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training9 programs
- Diesel mechanic training31 programs
- Cybersecurity training62 programs
- IT training196 programs
- Cosmetology school49 programs
- Barber school34 programs
- Esthetician school54 programs
- Nail tech school26 programs
- EKG technician programs7 programs
- Massage therapy school39 programs
- Fire academy16 programs
- Police academy7 programs
- Surgical tech programs9 programs
- Radiology tech programs9 programs
- Culinary school44 programs
- Home health aide training37 programs
- PTA programs11 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training47 programs
- Human resources training27 programs
- Medication aide training3 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training58 programs
- Early childhood education programs175 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school29 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training35 programs
- Hospitality management programs17 programs
- Addiction counselor training28 programs
- Community health worker training1 program
- Coding and software development courses96 programs
- Lineman school68 programs
- Sterile processing technician training9 programs
- Sonography school4 programs
- Data analytics courses54 programs
- Administrative assistant training130 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs6 programs
- Medical lab technician programs4 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses60 programs
- Digital marketing courses35 programs
- Web and graphic design courses75 programs
- Health information technology programs11 programs
- Vet tech programs17 programs
- Real estate school7 programs
- Security guard training1 program
- Patient care technician training3 programs
- OTA programs5 programs
- Crane operator training5 programs
- Interpreter and translator training5 programs
- Home inspector training9 programs
- Forklift certification13 programs
- Personal trainer certification10 programs
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school25 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs1 program
- Mental health technician training6 programs
- Human services programs10 programs
- Manufacturing technician training27 programs
- Electronics technician training43 programs
- Business administration programs129 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification23 programs
- Auto body repair classes26 programs
- Merchant mariner training99 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training7 programs
- Sheet metal training26 programs
- Water treatment operator training13 programs
- OSHA safety training15 programs
- Dialysis technician training1 program
- Optician training2 programs
- Masonry training13 programs
- Construction training programs47 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes98 programs
- RN programs44 programs
- Project management certification56 programs
Where the Washington paralegal program numbers come from
Which Washington paralegal programs are on this list?
These are the paralegal programs Washington approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Washington offers.
How the prices and results of Washington paralegal programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about paralegal programs in Washington
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List