Financial Aid Information
FAFSA and WASFA INFORMATION
Financial Aid Night Presentation
All students should complete the FAFSA.
Financial Aid is not solely based on family income. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is used to award:
- Federal and non-federal student aid
- Financial aid, student loans, and scholarships
- Need-based and merit-based scholarships
- All types of post-secondary educational institutions
- Trade schools
- Technical colleges
- 2-year colleges
- 4-year colleges
Resources
- Sallie Mae: Financial Wellness Webinars
- Washington Student Achievement Council
- Federal Student Aid: Comparing Offers
- Helpful Videos on Financial Aid
- Why Should I Continue my Education After High School?
- Pop-Up Webinar: Understanding & Comparing Financial Aid Award Letters from Better Make Room
- BigFuture - Get Help Paying for College
- BigFuture - Calculate Your College Costs
- BigFuture Financial Aid Checklist
FAFSA Information
The FAFSA is set to open December 1, 2024, keep an eye out for updates!
- VIDEO: FAFSA OVERVIEW
- Federal Student Aid FAFSA Form
- FAFSA ASSISTANT
- FAFSA HELP EVENTS
- VIDEO - WHAT HAPPENS AFTER FAFSA
- THE WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE):
- THE 12TH YEAR CAMPAIGN'S FINANCIAL AID RESOURCE PADLET (MAKE SURE TO SCROLL THROUGH EACH SECTION!)
WASFA Information
The WASFA, the Washington Application for State Financial Aid, is aid for undocumented students and other select applicants. Most students will complete the FAFSA. If you have a question on which application to complete, check out the WASFA eligibility questionnaire.