College Bound Scholarship Program

This College Bound Scholarship covers the cost of college tuition and fees, plus a small book allowance, for low-income students who sign a pledge in 7th or 8th grade promising to graduate from high school and demonstrate good citizenship.

If you are a student, parent, counselor, or superintendent and need information about the College Bound Scholarship, please visit the College Bound Preparing for College.
 

Student Materials

• Information available to High School Students

Student Tracking

• Access the College Bound Student Report Portal
• Step-by-Step Presentation with voice-over: Using the Portal for High School Staff

Counselor Only Tools

• What You Need to Know About College Bound Scholarship
• Scripts and Sample Letters
• Webinar – Scholarship overview, awarding process, and resources for working with graduating seniors
• Powerpoint with voice-over
• Powerpoint presentation only, no sound

College Prep Fee Waivers

• Letter from ACT about fee waivers
• ACT Fee Waiver Eligibility Requirements
• Counselor's Guide to Fee Waivers for the SAT
• Letter sent to Juniors from College Bound/Student Achievement Council

Get Assistance

• College Bound Counselors in your ESD
• Federal Student Aid Information for Counselors
• Free Online Financial Aid & College Prep Workshops offered by NELA

Program Resources

Aid Administrator Resources

• CBS Program Manual
• CBS Workshop Presentation
• Cohort Chart - Complet applications by year since 2007
• Statewide Map - Pledge Count by City 
• Complete Applications by ESD
   

Contact the HECB's College Bound Staff

Email:  collegebound@hecb.wa.gov
Phone: 1-888-535-0747

Join the College Bound Listserv (an email list)