Washington

Application Deadlines:

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Grants and Scholarships:

State Need Grant

• For WA residents attending school in WA
• Need-based grant/income eligibility requirements (see link for more info)
• Amount depends on institution attending, Max $9,553

State Work Study

• For low and middle income students
• Eligible for work-study jobs on campuses in WA state
• Amount: 2,000-5,000 (must be EARNED)
• Available through FAFSA application

Passport to College Promise Scholarship

• For WA students who have spent at least 1 year in foster care after their 16th birthday
• Students applying to this program have priority considering for State Need Grant and State Work Study
• Support programs available to help eligible students through college application and into college
• Max Award: $4,500

Information for Undocumented and DACA Students

Undocumented Students are eligible for in-state tuition if:

• Earned a diploma or equivalent (GED) from a Washington high school
• Resided in Washington for at least three consecutive years as of the date the person received a diploma or GED
• Continually lived in Washington since receiving a diploma or GED
• Filed an affidavit verifying that he or she qualifies to pay resident tuition and will seek legal permanent residency when legally permitted to do so.

Undocumented Students can earn publicly funded state grants

• See here for application

Lumina Foundation

Resources regarding WA state’s laws and information for students

Resources from University of Washington

Other Resources:

College Access Resources

Washington College Access Network

• Has a website to help connect students with resources and information