There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.

 As a result, the new form will be available in December 2023, not Oct. 1. 

Financial aid to pay for college is available from a variety of sources.  Student aid includes:

How do I apply for Financial Aid?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application colleges use to determine eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational loans, and work-study programs.  

WHAT IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FAFSA DUE TO IMMIGRATION STATUS?

Washington State offers financial aid programs to students who are not eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status. These students still need to meet other program requirements.

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