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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures, high schools and colleges are being flexible about everything from graduation requirements to SAT\/ACT testing. Even your financial aid may be adjusted if your circumstances have changed. Washington Student Achievement Council has resources for students applying for financial aid amidst this public health crisis, available here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Financial aid isn\u2019t just for those seeking a four-year degree. Washington state has money set aside every year to help eligible students pay for college and career training, but thousands of students miss out on the opportunity because they don\u2019t apply. Thanks to new legislation passed in 2019, more families are now eligible for aid<\/strong>, and more programs and types of credentials are included. And the Washington College Grant guarantees funding for eligible students, no matter when they apply. You can start your application today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Applying for financial aid is the first step every student should take when planning for education after high school. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Here are some resources to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s never too late to apply, it\u2019s free, and most people finish in about half an hour. You and your student can start the application now, save it, and come back to it later. Apply for Financial Aid today.<\/a><\/strong> To finish, your student will need some information about their finances and yours, if you are their parent. Click here to learn about whose information your student will need<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s a list of documents and information<\/a> you can look at with your student for what they need to gather, but it\u2019s okay if you don\u2019t have all of this right now, or if you\u2019re not sure how to get it. You may be able to have your tax information imported from federal tax offices (IRS), if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00bfEres un estudiante de Washington que no califica para recibir ayuda financiera federal por tu condici\u00f3n de inmigrante? Puedes calificar para recibir ayuda financiera del estado.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Washington State offers financial aid programs to students who aren\u2019t eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status. These students still need to meet other program requirements. To find out if you qualify, you and your student can complete the free WASFA to apply for state financial aid. If your student is a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen<\/a>, they can complete the federal free FAFSA form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n START YOUR APPLICATION TODAY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re not alone – and there are people available who are trained to help you through it. If your student is still in high school, start by talking with their school counselor. If you\u2019d rather go outside of school, you have options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not just about student loans – there are grants, scholarships, and work-study programs too! Grants and scholarships are \u201cgift aid,\u201d which means you never have to pay them back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn about more types of Financial Aid.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The new, nationally recognized<\/a> Washington College Grant (formerly called the State Need Grant)<\/strong> makes education and training beyond high school affordable. Beginning this year, more families are eligible, and more programs and types of credentials are included. And the Washington College Grant guarantees funding for eligible students, no matter when they apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no separate application for the Washington College Grant.Your family\u2019s eligibility is determined by the financial tax information submitted on the FAFSA or WASFA. By filling out your Financial Aid application, you will automatically be considered. Also, no matter when you apply for financial aid, it’s never too late for the Washington College Grant. This grant funding will not go away. It’s guaranteed by the statea and protected from budget cuts. So start your application now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about the Washington College Grant.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The College Bound Scholarship program<\/strong> is an early commitment of free state financial aid to eligible students who sign up in middle school and fulfill the scholarship pledge. You and your student must fill out this separate application<\/a> when they are in 7th or 8th grade if they meet one of the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about the College Bound Scholarship.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Scholarships<\/strong> are one of the most commonly known types of financial aid, but they are far from the only type. They often require their own separate application, either through the school you\u2019ve chosen to go to or through the scholarship website. Regardless, many school-based and school-funded scholarships require students to submit a FAFSA or WASFA form for consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Create a profile at theWashBoard.org to find scholarships you can apply for.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter how much your family income is or what your grades are, you should still apply for financial aid. You won\u2019t know what you qualify for until you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out common Financial Aid myths here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WAYS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER TRAINING If you or your child are planning for college and\/or career training, you\u2019ve likely already had questions and conversations about how you\u2019re going to pay for it. You\u2019re not alone, especially if you\u2019re feeling like the lists of instructions and necessary documents are too intimidating and time-consuming. 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Washington provides Financial Aid to undocumented students.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s okay to have a lot of questions about Financial Aid.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Financial Aid comes in many forms.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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