File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) if you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.

*Opens October 1st

FAFSA

Application Process

File the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) if you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status and meet the eligibility criteria for one of the state aid programs that provide aid to non-citizens. 

*Opens October 1st

WASFA

Application Guide

The CSS Profile is an online application for nonfederal student financial aid required by only select colleges and universities. Check the College Board's website for a complete list of participanting institutions. 

 CSS Profile Guide

Financial Aid 

Scholarships

Who Gives Financial Aid? 

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators 

Free scholarship search 

Developed by the Higher Education Coordinating Board in Washington

Types of Financial Aid 

Grants, Scholarships, Work Study, Loans

Western Undergraduate Exchange 

WUE - an agreement among WICHE’s 16 member states and territories providing steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students.

Sign up for the financial aid Otterbot to help guide you through the process 

Which application do I choose? (video) 

College Bound Scholarship 

Early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who sign up in middle school and fulfill the College Bound pledge.

How to create an FSA ID for the FAFSA (video)

What is the Washington College Grant?  (video)

Washington College Grant Information 

 Russian Flyer    Somali Flyer   Spanish Flyer   Vietnamese Flyer

Whose information will I need for the financial aid application?  (video) 

Scholarship List & National Scholarship Search in Naviance 

Information on scholarship scams