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- STEM Education Innovation Alliance Aligning Washington’s education system with a STEM-based economy
- Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board Providing guidance, recommendations, and accountability for workforce education
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STRATEGY & PARTNERSHIPS
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FINANCIAL AID
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About Financial Aid
- Washington State Financial Aid Programs An overview of the financial aid programs available to Washington students
- Apply for Financial Aid Learn more and complete a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application
- Participating Institutions A list of colleges and universities that participated in Washington’s state financial aid programs
- Financial Aid Appeals If someone in your family has lost a job or is working less, colleges may be able to provide more financial aid
- WASFA State financial aid for undocumented individuals and others who choose not to submit a FAFSA
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Need-Based Programs
- Washington College Grant (WA Grant) WA Grant gives eligible people more money for more types of education and training beyond high school.
- College Bound Provides financial assistance to low-income students who dream of a college education
- State Work Study Provides eligible students an approved job to support their education
- Passport to Careers Helps former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth attend and succeed in college, apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship programs
- Passport to Careers Guide In-depth guide to help Passport-eligible students prepare, apply, and pay for college, apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship programs
- WA Grant for Apprenticeship Helps income-eligible apprentices pay for tuition, fees, and materials.
- Merit-Based Programs
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Targeted Workforce
- Aerospace Loans Supporting employment needs of Washington’s aerospace companies
- Teacher Programs Supporting Washington’s current and future teacher workforce
- Washington Health Corps Encouraging licensed health professionals to provide care at approved sites in rural or underserved areas
- Behavioral Health Conditional Scholarship Providing support for aspiring mental health professionals.
- National Guard Grant Helping members of the National Guard get an undergraduate degree or certificate
- Tuition Waiver for Dependents of Veterans Helping dependents of veterans pay for postsecondary
- Student Loan Debt
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About Financial Aid
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ADMINISTRATION
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Higher Education Administration
- Colleges and Institutions Higher education institutions serving students in Washington
- Protecting Education Consumers Ensuring Washington’s colleges and career schools meet required operating standards
- Student Complaints Resources related to student complaints
- School Closures and Teach-Outs Information for students affected by school closures and teach-outs
- Degree Authorization Ensuring postsecondary education quality
- Approval of Veterans' Programs Resources related to the evaluation, approval, and oversight of schools and training facilities for use of G.I. Bill® funds
- Veterans' Education and Training Promoting and safeguarding quality education and training programs for veterans
- State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) WSAC responsible for processing applications for SARA participation from schools based in the state
- Student Residency Further information on residency requirements in Washington
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Financial Aid Administration
- The Portal Direct link to online resources for state institutions
- FAA Resources Materials for financial aid administrators
- FAFSA Completion Current data for Washington State and school districts
- SETuP Support for foster youth transitioning from high school to college, careers, or service
- Unit Record Report Unit Record Reporting resources
- Institutional Participation in State Aid Information for institutions of higher education seeking to offer Washington state financial aid to students
- State Work Study for Employers Information for organizations seeking to employ State Work Study students
- Apprenticeship Program Providers Information for providers wishing to participate in the Washington College Grant for Apprenticeships
- Washington Health Corps Sites Information for health care sites regarding Washington Health Corps participation
- Suspended Programs Materials related to latent SFA programs
- Education Savings
- Competitive Grants
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Higher Education Administration
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OUTREACH & INITIATIVES
- College & Career
- Financial Aid
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Schools & Partners
- 12th Year Campaign Includes the College Application Campaign, College Goal Washington, and the FAFSA Completion Initiative
- The Financial Aid Toolkit Resources supporting the Washington College Grant and the financial aid application process
- Aim Higher Washington Initiative to increase equity through support for financial aid application completion in Washington.
- Programs
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Workforce
- Washington Jobs Initiative Helping Washington residents secure good-paying jobs
- Career Connect Washington Work-based and academic programs for young people
- Higher Education and the Labor Market An educated workforce is essential to the vibrant Washington economy
- Career Launch Grants Grants to eligible Career Launch endorsed programs at public four-year institutions to provide for new or expanded enrollment
- Native American Apprenticeship Assistance Program (NAAAP) Grants to Tribes to support Tribal members in state-registered apprenticeships
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NEWS & RESEARCH
- News
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- Stay Informed
announcements
– Read WSAC's statement on financial aid applicant privacy (Español)
– 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial aid applications are now open!
– Get the latest info on federal student loan repayments
– Learn more about the Washington College Grant (WA Grant)
– Visit the College Access Initiatives Training Center
– Learn how 12th Year Campaign supports Financial Aid Advising Day
– Apply now: teacher programs, Washington Health Corps, National Guard Grant, and Passport to Careers
