In 2021, the Washington College Promise will guarantee financial aid to eligible students ($61,500 annual income for a family of four). Students may attend a community and technical college, public baccalaureate institution, independent college, eligible private career school or apprenticeship program.
Complete the FAFSA if you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Complete the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) if you're not eligible to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status, defaulted federal loans, or other issues with federal aid.
WA Grant is available to the following people: Washington residents (including undocumented people) Recent high school graduates or working-age adults. Low- to middle-income families and individuals.
The WSU Out-of-State Grant assists incoming first-year undergraduates who are paying nonresident tuition & fees. This award is offered to eligible first-year undergraduates who are admitted and begin attending full-time in the fall 2024 semester.
Washington: Financial Assistance Resources for Families Child Care Financial Assistance. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ... Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ... Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ... Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP formerly Food Stamps) ... Low Income Energy Assistance Program.
Income Limits Household SizeMonthly Income 1 person $2,608 2 people $3,525 3 people $4,441 4 people $5,3583 more rows
Fortunately, financial assistance is available through Medicare, Medicaid and various waiver programs. Washington's Medicaid program is known as Apple Health. It provides medical care and various long-term services and supports to low-income families, disabled adults and seniors who meet certain requirements.
How to Get the Most Financial Aid? 7 Tips to Maximize College Funding File forms as early as possible. Minimize student assets. Understand and utilize FAFSA strategies. Fill out FAFSA regardless of income. Prepare for merit-based aid possibilities. Consider even top-rated schools as options.
A student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen (permanent resident) to receive federal financial aid. Federal regulations and University of Washington policy severely limit the types of financial assistance available to international students.