The College Bound Scholarship program is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who sign up in middle school and fulfill the scholarship pledge.

The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $120 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year.

The 2018 Legislature passed Senate Bill 6274, establishing the Passport to Careers program to help more Washington students—specifically, those who have been in foster care or who have experienced homelessness—prepare for careers.

State Work Study is financial aid for low- and middle-income students. Qualifying students get an approved job, on- or off-campus, to support their education. Work study builds students’ skills, increases their earnings, and reduces reliance on student loans.

If you’d like to receive help paying for college, it all starts with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA. Even if you think you make too much money for financial aid, you should still take the time to complete the FAFSA.

The Washington Application for State Financial Aid or WASFA is a free application for state financial aid for students who are not eligible for federal aid because of immigration status, including undocumented students.

The Washington College Promise will remove the major barrier to access to postsecondary education — a lack of financial assistance — for those who most need it and ensure more Washingtonians can compete for Washington jobs.

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship connects our state's leading industries with top Washington talent by reducing barriers to education and training and facilitating entry into high-demand careers for Washington students.