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Washington College Grant
Free money for career training, college, or an apprenticeship—it’s possible!
Washington College Grant (WA Grant) gives eligible people more money for more types of education like certificate programs, job training, apprenticeships, or college.
To apply, complete a state or federal financial aid application.
Free money for career training, college, or an apprenticeship—it’s possible!
Washington College Grant (WA Grant) gives eligible people more money for more types of education like certificate programs, job training, apprenticeships, or college.
To apply, complete a state or federal financial aid application.
How does free college or career training sound?
WA Grant is one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. The amount you receive depends on family size, income, and the cost of your school or program.
For example, in 2024-25, if your family of four makes:
- $78,500 or less, your college or career training could be free!
- Up to $120,500, you could get some money for college or training.
How does free college or career training sound?
WA Grant is one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. The amount you receive depends on family size, income, and the cost of your school or program.
For example, in 2024-25, if your family of four makes:
- $78,500 or less, your college or career training could be free!
- Up to $120,500, you could get some money for college or training.
Am I eligible?
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
Am I eligible?
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 I apply?
People who get career training or have a college degree earn around $1 million more over their careers than people who only have a high school diploma—and money isn’t the only reason to get more education beyond high school.
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 I apply?
People who get career training or have a college degree earn around $1 million more over their careers than people who only have a high school diploma—and money isn’t the only reason to get more education beyond high school.
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.