The Financial Aid Resource Network of Snohomish County (FARNS) has a mission to elevate awareness about financial aid opportunities and facilitate the completion of financial aid applications in Snohomish County. Embracing the spirit of partnership, we acknowledge the advantages of our joint efforts to empower students and foster thriving communities through education.
How can we support you and your school? FARNS is a regional partnership to increase financial aid completion in Snohomish County. We can support your students and community through a variety of ways including attending financial aid completion events, financial aid presentations and trainings, one-on-one support, and more. Read below on how each organization can support your needs.
College Success Foundation coaches and supports students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate from college as transformational leaders in order to forge a just and equitable society.
How they can support your school: Support financial aid completion events, financial aid presentations, trainings, technical support, collaboration on planning events, and more.
Contact: Bre Olason, bolason@collegesuccessfoundation.org, College Bound Regional Officer
Keep Dreams Alive aims to develop programs in response to economic, social and political changes that affect community stability. They provide tools and strategies to support students in navigating and overcoming systemic barriers to setting and achieving their goals. They work together with community allies, local, state and federal institutions to provide information and/or resources to those who need access to different education platforms.
How they can support your school: Support financial aid completion events and provide one-on-one support to students and families with a focus on Latino/a and Spanish speaking families.
Contact: Dafne Powell, dafne@keepdreamsalive.org, Executive Director
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County is a non-profit organization providing young people ages 5-18 with a safe and positive place to spend their time before and after school and during the summer. We nurture our member’s individual strengths, helping them to succeed inside and outside of the Club.
How they can support your school: Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County can provide facility use to deliver FAFSA/WASFA workshops.
Contact: Heather T. Freeman, hfreeman@bgcsc.org, Director of Youth Workforce
The Snohomish STEM Network empowers local students for thriving careers in innovative industries. As a catalyst for community collaboration, we foster equitable access to career-connected learning opportunities. Through strategic partnerships with educators, businesses, and community organizations, we cultivate essential skills and inspire STEM awareness. Our mission is to create a vibrant, equitable workforce, driving prosperity in Snohomish County. We also serve as Co-Director for the Career Connect NW Regional Network, enhancing collaboration across multiple counties.
Contact: Alyssa Jackson, alyssaj@snohomishstem.org, Snohomish STEM Network Director & Career Connect NW Co-Director