Outreach and Initiatives

Council Administered Programs

Plan Your Future: College and career planning resources for high school juniors and seniors.

theWashBoard.org: Free service connecting students with Washington scholarship providers.

Otterbot: A free 24/7 messaging service providing financial aid support to College Bound seniors.

12th Year Campaign: Includes the College Application Campaign, College Goal Washington, and the FAFSA Completion Initiative.

The Financial Aid Toolkit: Resources supporting the Washington College Grant and the financial aid application process.

Aim Higher: Initiative to increase equity through support for financial aid application completion in Washington.

GEAR UP: Federally-funded program providing services to low-income schools.

Washington Jobs Initiative: Helping Washington residents secure good-paying jobs

Career Connect Washington: Work-based and academic programs for young people

Higher Education and the Labor Market: An educated workforce is essential to the vibrant Washington economy

Career Launch Grants: Grants to eligible Career Launch endorsed programs at public four-year institutions to provide for new or expanded enrollment