Higher Education Administration

Colleges and Universities: Institutions serving students in Washington

Protecting Education Consumers: Ensuring Washington's colleges and career schools meet required operating standards in terms of fiscal stability, fair business practices, academic programs, and faculty qualifications

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): Resources related to the interstate higher education agreement

Financial Aid Administration

The Portal: Direct link to online resources for state institutions

FAA Resources: Materials for financial aid administrators

Unit Record Report: Unit Record Reporting resources

Suspended Programs: Materials related to latent financial aid programs

Competitive Grants

College Assistance Migrant Program: Grants to help cover college costs for eligible students

Child Care Grants: Grants to help cover child care costs for eligible families

Educators for the 21st Century: Partnership grants for professional development projects serving K-12 educators

Suicide Prevention Grant: Provides partnership grants for postsecondary institutions and healthcare organizations for suicide prevention

College Savings

Washington College Savings Plans: Resources related to the Guaranteed Education Tuition and DreamAhead college savings plans, and the plans' governing committee