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 state financial aid programs
Financial Aid Appeals: If you or 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 individuals who are undocumented and other select applicants
Need-Based Programs
Washington College Grant: Provides eligible students financial assistance for tuition, books, and fees
College Bound Scholarship: 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 and 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
American Indian Endowed Scholarship: Provides a competitive scholarship to outstanding eligible students
Washington Award for Vocational Excellence: Recognizes graduating high school seniors and community & technical college students for outstanding performance in career and technical education (CTE) programs.
Targeted Workforce
Aerospace Loan Program: Supporting employment needs of Washington’s aerospace industry
Teacher Programs: Supporting the current and future teacher workforce
Washington Health Corps: Encouraging licensed health professionals to provide care at approved sites in rural or underserved areas
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
Student Loan Advocacy: Supporting current and future student loan borrowers in Washington
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Providing loan forgiveness for eligible government and nonprofit employees