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Aligning Washington's education system with a STEM-based economy
Building the framework to support the educational success of returning adult students
The Pave the Way conference focuses on strategies to increase equity, access, and educational attainment for low-income, first-generation, and historically marginalized students
These annual joint workshops focus on college and career readiness training for school counselors, career counselors/specialists, district staff, college admissions staff, and college access program staff
Find agendas and materials from past Council meetings
Explore the materials of past events, and the composition, minutes, and agenda items of past workgroups
The Council meets several times annually at select cities across the state. Meetings during Legislative Session are often held in Olympia
Learn about the many post secondary options available in our State
The College Readiness Project and the Transition Math Project
Explore options such as Running Start, Advanced Placement, and Dual Credit Programs
Understand the framework to support the educational success of returning adult students
Costs related to tuition and fees for higher education in Washington
Policies and procedures related to student transfers between higher education institutions
Residency guidelines for the determination of in-state tuition
Credits awarded based on skills and knowledge gained outside the classroom
Archive of work from the Council’s research, policy, and planning team
Student flow model estimating the number of credentialed residents needed to reach the statewide attainment goal
An educated workforce is essential to the vibrant Washington economy
Reports and resources related to Washington's educational attainment goals
Data visualizations to measure and track progress towards the state's educational attainment goals
The 2019-21 Strategic Action Plan includes recommendations for programs, policies, and investments that can advance educational attainment
An overview of the financial aid programs available to Washington students
Formerly the State Need Grant - Provides eligible students financial assistance for tuition, books, and fees
Provides financial assistance to low-income students who dream of a college education
Provides eligible students an approved job to support their education
Helps former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth attend and succeed in college, apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship programs
In-depth guide to help Passport-eligible students prepare, apply, and pay for college, apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship programs
Competitive scholarship to outstanding eligible students
Supporting employment needs of Washington’s aerospace companies
Programs supporting Washington's current and future teacher workforce
Programs to encourage licensed health professionals to provide care at approved sites in rural or underserved areas
Institutions serving students in Washington
Ensuring Washington's colleges and career schools meet required operating standards
Supporting current and future student loan borrowers in Washington
Resources related to student complaints
Information for students affected by school closures and teach-outs
Information for students at the Art Institute of Seattle
Ensuring postsecondary education quality
Resources related to the evaluation, approval, and oversight of schools and training facilities for use of G.I. Bill® funds
Promoting and safeguarding quality education and training programs for veterans
Resources related to the interstate higher education agreement
Direct link to online resources for state institutions
Current data for Washington State and school districts
Materials for financial aid administrators
Unit Record Reporting resources
Information for institutions of higher education seeking to offer Washington state financial aid to students
Support for foster youth transitioning from high school to college, careers, or service
Materials related to latent SFA programs
Resources related to the GET and DreamAhead 529 college savings plans, and the plans' governing committee
Provides grants to four-year institutions of higher education to modify course materials to use OER
Grant to help cover college costs for eligible students from the migrant and seasonal farm worker population
Grants to institutions to help cover child care costs for eligible families
Provides partnership grants for postsecondary institutions and healthcare organizations for suicide prevention
Council website designed to serve the needs of our college bound students, parents, and the educators who work on their behalf
Federally-funded program providing services to low-income schools
Free service connecting students with Washington scholarship providers
Includes the College Application Campaign, College Goal Washington, and the FAFSA Completion Initiative
Resources to help adult students return to postsecondary education
A free, 24/7 messaging service providing financial aid support to College Bound seniors
Archive of Council updates and news releases
Archive of reports and publications regarding financial aid, policy, and research, plus statewide roadmap and strategic planning
Archive of published materials from Council communications
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