Do you know the steps you need to take to apply for college?
Do you need money for college?
The 12th Year Campaign can help you with two important steps you need to take to go to college: applying for college and applying for financial aid. The first step is to file a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application.
Join one of the events listed below to learn more and get help.
Please note: Most events are offered virtually.
Statewide events
- Financial Aid 101 on demand:
- Virtual Financial Aid Nights for Seniors & Juniors:
Inviting all students to learn about how to pay for education after high school. You will learn about the types of financial aid offered to you and will receive support on taking the first step to applying.
Invitando a todos los estudiantes a aprender cómo pagar la educación después de la preparatoria. Conocerá los tipos de ayuda financiera que se le ofrecen y recibirá apoyo para dar el primer paso para solicitarla. - See a schedule of events around the state in 2025
This list was put together by the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship.
Local & in-person events
Click the tabs below to find support from schools and organizations in your area!
Seattle/King County
Seattle/King County
- Seattle Colleges FAFSA/WAFSA workshops: Multiple events offered starting March 18, workshops are offered in multiple languages on certain dates. Registration is required.
- Highline College hosts virtual, in-person, and hybrid Financial Aid Workshops and Information Sessions. These events are open to the community, as well as current Highline students.
Skagit & Whatcom Counties
Skagit & Whatcom Counties
- Visit Futures NW for virtual and in-person events in Skagit & Whatcom Counties, as well as appointments for one-on-one support.
Snohomish & Island Counties
Skagit & Whatcom Counties
- Sno-Isle Libraries is hosting financial aid events now through April at five different libraries: Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, Oak Harbor, and Sultan. Registration is required.
Spokane/Eastern Washington
Spokane/Eastern Washington
- Launch NW has a calendar of in-person-events, and also offers a virtual help desk to book an appointment with a financial aid assistance professional in your community.
- STCU is offering free in-person FAFSA support events at various locations throughout Central and Eastern Washington. Registration is not required, and dinner is provided.
Tacoma/Pierce County
Tacoma/Pierce County
- Worksource Pierce County is offering regular Paying for College virtual workshops. Search "paying for college" in the keyword search field on the events page.
- Visit the Graduate Tacoma webpage for resources and events in your area.
Tri Cities & surrounding area
Tri Cities & surrounding area
- STCU is offering free in-person FAFSA support events at various locations throughout Central and Eastern Washington. Registration is not required, and dinner is provided.
Calendar of upcoming events
Is your organization hosting a financial aid event that is open to the public? Contact us to add your event to this webpage.