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Mike C., Small Business Owner
Financial aid to achieve your career goals.
FAFSA or WASFA is the first step
Cierra L., Electrician Apprentice
Money to help get the training you need.
FAFSA or WASFA is the first step
Korey S., Educator & Dad
Financial aid to help pay for college.
FAFSA or WASFA is the first step
Cierra DW, Social Worker
Money to pursue a meaningful career.
FAFSA or WASFA is the first step
WA Grant is money to help pay for career training, college, or an apprenticeship
Completing a FAFSA or WASFA application is the first step to accessing state financial aid—free money from the State of Washington to help pay for many types of education, including career training, college, or an apprenticeship.
To apply, complete a federal or state financial aid application (FAFSA or WASFA).
WA Grant is money to help pay for career training, college, or an apprenticeship
Completing a FAFSA or WASFA application is the first step to accessing state financial aid—free money from the State of Washington to help pay for many types of education, including career training, college, or an apprenticeship.
To apply, complete a federal or state financial aid application (FAFSA or WASFA).
Half of Washington families qualify for financial aid – do you?
Washington College Grant (WA Grant) is one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. WA Grant is not a loan, which means you don’t have to worry about debt—the money is yours to pursue your dreams.
Use WA Grant to pay for tuition, school supplies, and living expenses. The amount you receive depends on family size, income, and the cost of your school or program.
For example, in 2025-26, if your family of four makes:
- $78,500 or less, your college or career training could be free!
- Up to $131,000, you could get some money for college or training.
Half of Washington families qualify for financial aid – do you?
Washington College Grant (WA Grant) is one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. WA Grant is not a loan, which means you don’t have to worry about debt—the money is yours to pursue your dreams.
Use WA Grant to pay for tuition, school supplies, and living expenses. The amount you receive depends on family size, income, and the cost of your school or program.
For example, in 2025-26, if your family of four makes:
- $78,500 or less, your college or career training could be free!
- Up to $131,000, you could get some money for college or training.
Are you eligible for WA Grant?
Some people assume that they won’t be eligible for any financial aid because their family makes too much money, or because they didn’t do well in high school, are older, or are undocumented. That’s not the case.
WA Grant is available to the following people:
- Washington residents (including undocumented people)
- Recent high school graduates or working-age adults
- Low- to middle-income families and individuals
- People who plan to attend an approved certificate program, job training, apprenticeship, or college, part-time or full-time
Are you eligible for WA Grant?
Some people assume that they won’t be eligible for any financial aid because their family makes too much money, or because they didn’t do well in high school, are older, or are undocumented. That’s not the case.
WA Grant is available to the following people:
- Washington residents (including undocumented people)
- Recent high school graduates or working-age adults
- Low- to middle-income families and individuals
- People who plan to attend an approved certificate program, job training, apprenticeship, or college, part-time or full-time
Why should you apply?
70% of jobs in Washington require training or education after high school. Not sure what type of career to pursue? Explore the top in-demand jobs in our state.
Adults with a degree or certificate:
- Are happier at work
- Find it easier to switch jobs
- Are less likely to be unemployed
- Live longer, healthier lives
Why should you apply?
70% of jobs in Washington require training or education after high school. Not sure what type of career to pursue? Explore the top in-demand jobs in our state.
Adults with a degree or certificate:
- Are happier at work
- Find it easier to switch jobs
- Are less likely to be unemployed
- Live longer, healthier lives
Do I have to go full time?
You don’t have to go to school or attend career training full time to access WA Grant. There are many part-time opportunities, so you can work, raise your family, and pursue your career goals all at the same time.
What's the deadline?
It’s never too early to plan ahead or too late to apply. Completing a state or federal financial aid application is the only way to know for sure if you qualify to get money for college or career training.