Official Partner of WA Grant
Official Partner of WA Grant
OLYMPIC PENINSULA REGION
Half of WA families
qualify for WA Grant
OLYMPIC PENINSULA REGION
Half of WA families
qualify for WA Grant
Helping students on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas succeed with financial aid
Financial aid like the Washington College Grant (WA Grant) gives eligible students on the Olympic Peninsula generous funding for a variety of types of education like certificate programs, job training, apprenticeships, or college.
West Sound STEM Network’s Postsecondary Readiness and Enrollment on the Peninsulas (PREP) is working to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students through partnerships, resources, and events. Our team is out and about at a variety of events throughout the Olympic Peninsula helping guide students and their families through the process, from learning more about educational opportunities after high school to getting help with the entire financial aid process, including help filling out applications for either the FAFSA or WASFA, depending on your eligibility. Applications are open now!
Helping students on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas succeed with financial aid
Financial aid like the Washington College Grant (WA Grant) gives eligible students on the Olympic Peninsula generous funding for a variety of types of education like certificate programs, job training, apprenticeships, or college.
West Sound STEM Network’s Postsecondary Readiness and Enrollment on the Peninsulas (PREP) is working to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students through partnerships, resources, and events. Our team is out and about at a variety of events throughout the Olympic Peninsula helping guide students and their families through the process, from learning more about educational opportunities after high school to getting help with the entire financial aid process, including help filling out applications for either the FAFSA or WASFA, depending on your eligibility. Applications are open now!
Free means free! Get money you don't have to pay back
with WA Grant
We proudly partner with Washington College Grant (WA Grant), which gives eligible Washington students more money for more types of education like certificate programs, job training, apprenticeships, or college. WA Grant is not a loan, which means you don’t have to worry about lingering debt. Money can be used 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—and it is yours to pursue your dreams.
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.
Free means free! Get money you don't have to pay back
with WA Grant
We proudly partner with Washington College Grant (WA Grant), which gives eligible Washington students more money for more types of education like certificate programs, job training, apprenticeships, or college. WA Grant is not a loan, which means you don’t have to worry about lingering debt. Money can be used 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—and it is yours to pursue your dreams.
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 the WA Grant -
see if you're eligible
WA Grant is available to the following people:
- Washington residents (including undocumented people)
- Recent high school graduates or working-age adults
- Low- to moderate-income families
- People who plan to attend an approved certification, job training, apprenticeship program, or college, part-time or full-time
Half of Washington families qualify for the WA Grant -
see if you're eligible
WA Grant is available to the following people:
- Washington residents (including undocumented people)
- Recent high school graduates or working-age adults
- Low- to moderate-income families
- People who plan to attend an approved certification, job training, apprenticeship program, or college, part-time or full-time
What does your future look like?
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.
Not sure what type of career to pursue? Explore the top in-demand jobs in our state.
What does your future look like?
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.
Not sure what type of career to pursue? Explore the top in-demand jobs in our state.
Look up high-paying, high-demand careers in your region
Top jobs in Olympic Peninsula include construction, healthcare, and business & finance. Learn more about these and other high-paying, high-demand careers in your region (or statewide) using this free online dashboard.
- Find careers near you that are in demand in Washington.
- See typical pay (wage ranges) so you know what you could earn.
- Check education or training needed (certificates, apprenticeships, college degrees).
- View job outlook with future openings and projections for your area.
Look up high-paying, high-demand careers in your region
Top jobs in Olympic Peninsula include construction, healthcare, and business & finance. Learn more about these and other high-paying, high-demand careers in your region (or statewide) using this free online dashboard.
- Find careers near you that are in demand in Washington.
- See typical pay (wage ranges) so you know what you could earn.
- Check education or training needed (certificates, apprenticeships, college degrees).
- View job outlook with future openings and projections for your area.
West Sound STEM Network’s Post-Secondary Readiness and Enrollment on the Peninsula (PREP), funded in part by the Gates Foundation, is helping students on the Olympic Peninsula transition from high school into post-secondary education and training.
WA Grant is a program of the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)—a state agency working to raise educational attainment through strategic engagement, program management, and partnerships.
© 2025 WSAC
West Sound STEM Network’s Post-Secondary Readiness and Enrollment on the Peninsula (PREP), funded in part by the Gates Foundation, is helping students on the Olympic Peninsula transition from high school into post-secondary education and training.
WA Grant is a program of the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)—a state agency working to raise educational attainment through strategic engagement, program management, and partnerships.
© 2025 WSAC