Policy & Research

Strategic Action Plan (SAP)

The Strategic Action Plan provides an annual state policy snapshot and WSAC priorities to make significant progress toward the state's educational attainment goal. SAP strategies include: 

• Affordability: Removing financial barriers
• Enrollment: Creating clear and accessible education pathways
• Student Supports: Ensuring postsecondary basic needs security for student persistent and completion
• Completion: Helping students persist and earn a credential

Learn more and view the Strategic Action Plan.

Research & Reports

Featured Report: The 2024 Washington State STEM Education Report Card presents a range of key data points that identify Washington State as one of the leading states for STEM employer demand and highlight the need to focus on improving the full education spectrum, from early learning and K-12 to career-connected learning and postsecondary programs, to give all Washingtonians the opportunity to attain the education they need to prepare for careers in STEM. 

View this and more of WSAC’s research and reports.
 

Data Dashboards

Our interactive Data Dashboards allow users to explore postsecondary attainment data, FAFSA completion data, and more.

Explore WSAC's data dashboards.

Regional Challenge Grants

Regional Challenge Grants invest in the formation and growth of cross-sector partnerships that are committed to increasing educational attainment in their communities.

Learn more about regional partnerships.