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WSAC Portal - FAFSA Completion Initiative

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Updated WASFA Application Information will be Available in Early September

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Updated WASFA Application Information will be Available in Early September

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Updated College Bound Materials will be available in late September

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Updated College Bound Materials will be available in late September

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Updated FAAD Lesson Plans and Graphics will be available in mid September.

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Updated FAAD Lesson Plans and Graphics will be available in mid September.

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You can order free College Bound, 12th Year Campaign, and OtterBot materials including postcards and stickers through the College Access Initiatives to support your work.

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WA’s College Access Initiatives Programs - Material Order Form

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WA’s College Access Initiatives Programs - Material Order Form.

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2026-27 Financial Aid Presentations will be available in mid September

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2026-27 Financial Aid Presentations will be available in mid September

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Class of 2027 Nights Are Now Open for Registration!

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Class of 2027 Nights Are Now Open for Registration!

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Students can register at https://wsac.wa.gov/financial-aid-events

We are inviting the Class of 2027 to learn about how to pay for education after high school. You will learn about the types of financial aid offered to you and will receive support on taking the first step to applying.

Invitando a todos los estudiantes a aprender cómo pagar la educación después de la preparatoria. Conocerá los tipos de ayuda financiera que se le ofrecen y recibirá apoyo para dar el primer paso para solicitarla.

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Get information on requesting an interpreter or review the FAFSA guide in one of the following languages.

Chinese (Cantonese)

Chinese (Mandarin)

Tagalog

Vietnamese

French

Korean

German

Arabic

Russian

French Creole

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What is the 2027–28 FAFSA® prototype?

The FAFSA prototype is not a complete replica of the 2027–28 FAFSA form that will be available on fafsa.gov. Instead, it's a web-based design tool that allows users to navigate specific scenarios that many 2027–28 applicants will encounter on the live website.

The FAFSA prototype demonstrates the following scenarios:

Initiating a new application as a student or parent

Completing an in-progress application as a student, parent, or spouse

Common corrections scenarios, including voluntary corrections and missing critical data elements or signatures

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Registration is Open Now! The Washington Council for High School & College Relations (WCHSCR) will be hosting five in-person Fall Counselor Workshops and one virtual program this September.

In-Person. 6 clock hours, access to info tables, college updates, agency updates, Q&A. Free breakfast, lunch and parking. $75

Virtual. 4 clock hours — access to agency updates and Q&A. There are no college updates at the virtual program. $30

Monday, September 14 @ Spokane Community College

Tuesday, September 15 @ Columbia Basin College

Wednesday, September 16 @ Centralia College

Thursday, September 17 @ Clover Park Technical College

Friday, September 18 @ UW Bothell

Tuesday, September 22 – Virtual Program

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2026 Fall Counselor Workshops – The Washington Council

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These very popular workshops provide professional development for school counselors, career center specialist, HSBP coordinators and those in college-access work. Held in-person and virtually, we’re excited to provide current information from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), The State Board of Education (SBE), State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), Council of Presidents (COP), Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW) and the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), as well as from our public and private four-year institutions and community and technical colleges.

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WSAC Wednesdays for Practitioners The first Wednesday of every month from 10:00am-11:00am

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WSAC Wednesdays for Practitioners The first Wednesday of every month from 10:00am-11:00am

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The first Wednesday of each month from 10-11am, WSAC offers dedicated time for practitioners to answer questions and provide updates on financial aid, College Bound, and Otterbot.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WSAC Wednesday . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Practitioners, do you have questions about financial aid or the College Bound Scholarship? WSAC’s College Access and Support division is here to help. Join us the first Wednesday of every month for an open Q&A.

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We are reaching out to let our community know that WSAC is currently undertaking an in-depth review of the WASFA application. As a part of this process, we are looking at data privacy, accessibility, and the user experience. We anticipate changes to the  application to be live beginning the 2027-28 academic year.

As valuable partners in working with students who complete the WASFA application, we look forward to soliciting feedback from you at certain points during the review process. We will be reaching out in the future to hear from you.

In the meantime, please share any questions you have with us. We will use your feedback to create an FAQ document for folks to follow along with.

During the next year, we will provide regular updates and training.

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Access to College Bound

This handout outlines the student, school, and College Bound program roles and responsibilities to access College Bound. Available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Dari/Farsi, Korean, Marshallese, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

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Through the generous Washington College Grant (WA Grant), eligible College Bound students who fulfill the pledge get free public college tuition, or an equivalent amount for an approved private college or career school. Students must apply for financial aid and attend a participating college in Washington.

This page contains information for students, families, counselors, and anyone interested in the College Bound program.

Information for Students and Families

NEW - Understand the College Bound Program with our Short Animated Videos: Available in English and Spanish, these videos provide clear, accessible information on College Bound, its benefits, and how to leverage this opportunity for post-high school education or training. Use the Video Student Learning Outcomes and Discussion Questions to actively engage your College Bound students. Available in English and Spanish.

We've gathered the most important information about the College Bound program to share with our students and families in Washington State. View the tabs below to find out about applying, eligibility, the College Bound pledge, and more.

FAQs for Students

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions, we have answers! For answers to our frequently asked questions, please review our College Bound student & family FAQs. This is especially useful for high school students and their families getting ready to access College Bound. The FAQs will be available in additional languages soon.

Sign Up Requirements

Auto-enrollment

Students who meet one of the following requirements are automatically enrolled in College Bound:

Students who are in public school and eligible for free-and-reduced price lunch in 7th, 8th, or newly eligible in 9th grade.

Students who are in state foster care, or a dependent of the state between 7th grade and high school graduation.

Other ways to qualify

Some students do not fit into either scenario but are interested in applying for College Bound. Students and families can contact the College Bound program to apply if they meet one of the following criteria:

Attend a private school or homeschool program in 7th, 8th, or newly eligible in 9th grade and meet the income requirements.

Are in another type of foster care and not eligible for free-and-reduced price lunch.

*Household income must be less than or equal to this amount.
**For each additional household member, add that dollar amount

The Pledge

What is the College Bound Pledge?

As a part of the College Bound sign-up process, students pledge to do the following:

Graduate from a Washington State high school or homeschool program with a cumulative 2.0 GPA if they plan to attend a four-year public or private college directly after high school.
*Beginning fall of 2023, there are no GPA requirements for students who plan to attend a community college or technical school. Students should confirm with their school if their district requires a certain GPA to graduate.

Get accepted to and go to one of the over 65 participating colleges, universities, or programs within one year of graduating high school.

Have no felony convictions.

Complete a financial aid application form, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) beginning their senior year and meet income requirements.

Using College Bound

How will students get College Bound funding?

Materials for the 2024-25 school year are currently being updated. Please check back soon for updates.

To earn College Bound funding through Washington College Grant, students must do the following:

Fulfill the pledge requirements and meet state residency requirements.

Complete a financial aid application during senior year of high school and each year in college, and be determined as income-eligible (see table).

Be accepted to and attend an eligible college within one academic year of high school graduation.

Be in good standing at their college. This could be GPA or student code of conduct and is specific to each school.

Where can students use College Bound?

Students can use College Bound at over 65 schools across Washington.

*2024-25 Maximum CB Award Amounts Combined with Washington College Grant for 3 Quarters/2 Semesters

Income Eligibility to Receive CB

Who is income-eligible to receive College Bound in college?

In order to access College Bound, a family's income must be at or below the amount in the chart for their household size. This chart changes each year. It is important that students apply for financial aid every year they plan to attend college. Students must also meet the CB Pledge requirements.

2024-25 Median Family Income (MFI) Chart

*Household income must be less than or equal to this amount. Note: A CB Scholar could be eligible for College Bound funding for some years, and not eligible for others, if the family's MFI level exceeded 65 percent in one or more years.

Private and Homeschooled Students

Students and families can contact the College Bound program at collegebound@wsac.wa.gov or call 888.535.0747, Option 1 to apply if they attend a Washington State private school or homeschool program in 7th, 8th, or newly eligible in 9th grade and meet the income requirements.

For Homeschooled Students:

If a student is a homeschooled senior in an approved Washington state program, they need to send extra documents to qualify for College Bound funds because we don't get their transcripts automatically like we do for public school students. They need to send:

1. High school or homeschool transcripts showing graduation date and final cumulative GPA (unofficial transcripts are okay).

2. Letter of Intent to Homeschool, filed with the local school district.

3. One of the following:

College coursework (unofficial transcript)

College placement test scores

PSAT, SAT, ACT, PLAN, or ASPIRE scores

Once these documents are received, the request will be reviewed and approved.

If the student is a resident and finished high school in another state, they must meet Washington State residency requirements. They should contact College Bound staff at collegebound@wsac.wa.gov to check their situation.

For Private School Students:

If a student is a senior at a private school in Washington, they need to send:

An unofficial copy of their final high school transcript showing graduation date and GPA (a diploma alone is not enough).

How to Submit Documents:

Students can send an unofficial copy of their high school transcript and supporting documents in one of the following ways:

Tools and Resources

Access to College Bound

Join our Newsletter

Sign up for our free email newsletter to receive advice on College Bound, financial aid, and college and career-planning.

Financial Aid Calculator

This tool estimates what Washington College Grant and Pell Grant financial aid might look like for a student.

Otterbot Texting Service

OtterBot is a free texting service that can help College Bound seniors with the financial aid process. OtterBot sends reminders and can answer questions about financial aid 24/7!

Information for School Counselors and Staff

The College Bound program provides ample resources and guidance for counselors and practitioners working with College Bound students. In addition to the resources on this page, school and nonprofit organization staff can order free promotional materials to assist students and their families.

School and nonprofit organization staff can use the tools and resources below to inform students and their families about how to maintain eligibility, meet program requirements, and access College Bound. Many resources are available in multiple languages.

Please note, through feedback from students, WSAC has discovered that the word "scholarship" as associated with the College Bound program caused confusion around awarding and the application process. Therefore, you will see a transition of language for students from College Bound Scholarship to College Bound program.

College Bound Online Portal for Staff

College Bound Online Portal for Staff

College Bound has an online portal called the Toolbox. The Toolbox allows school staff to track College Bound applications, update student information, and see which students have completed the FAFSA (high school access). Email us with your name, title, school, district and office phone number to request access to the secure portal.

College Bound Secure Online Portal and the Toolbox

Toolbox

MS Resources

Order College Bound materials and swag

Order free promotional College Bound items.

Middle School Intro Flyers

Student and Family CB Presentation

This PowerPoint can be used when presenting to students and families. Available in English and Spanish.

College Bound Student Confirmation Letter

Use our downloadable template to confirm a College Bound student's enrollment, provide key resources, and customize with your school's logo and contact details: English, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Join our Newsletter

Sign up for our free email newsletter to receive advice on College Bound, financial aid, and college and career-planning.

College Bound Information for Middle School Students

Download this template with College Bound information for middle school students. Add your school logo, events, and contact information to customize and share on your school website.

Create Your Future with College Bound materials

HS Resources

Order College Bound materials and swag

Order free promotional College Bound items.

High School Intro Flyers

Access to College Bound

Join our Newsletter

Sign up for our free email newsletter to receive advice on College Bound, financial aid, and college and career-planning.

College Bound Myths & Facts

Student and Family CB Presentation

This PowerPoint can be used when presenting to students and families. Available in English and Spanish.

College Bound Student Confirmation Letter

Use our downloadable template to confirm a College Bound student's enrollment, provide key resources, and customize with your school's logo and contact details: English, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

College Bound Information for High School Students

Download this template with College Bound information for high school students. Add your school logo, events, and contact information to customize and share on your school website.

Create Your Future with College Bound materials

Washington College Grant

Financial Aid Toolkit

Web Resources

12th Year Campaign

The 12th Year Campaign boosts college and financial aid application rates in Washington by helping those working with high school seniors and their families complete applications for college admissions and financial aid. Visit the 12th Year web page for more information.

Financial Aid Toolkit

WSAC's Financial Aid Toolkit contains a host of resources to support students and families in learning about the Washington College Grant (WA Grant) and the financial aid application process.

Plan Your Future

Find more information and resources on our Plan Your Future page to support students planning for life after high school.

FAQs for Counselors

School Staff & College Access Professionals Frequently Asked Questions

College Bound Portal Bulk Update Tool for Student Bad Addresses & Updated Contact Information

Partnerships, Legislative Statutes, and Reports

Legislative Foundation

RCW 28B.118
The College Bound Scholarship is designed to inspire and encourage Washington middle school students from low-income families to prepare for and pursue postsecondary education. The early commitment of state funding for tuition is intended to alleviate the financial barriers preventing students from considering college as a possibility.

WAC 250-84
Outlines the program parameters, including student identification, eligibility, scholarship award amounts, and the roles of the Agency and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

Partner Support and Resources

Partner Support and Resources

The Washington College Access Network (WCAN) is the college access arm of the College Success Foundation, with the mission to increase postsecondary enrollment for all Washington State students particularly among students experiencing poverty, first-generation college-going students, and students of color. WCAN is a key partner in supporting College Bound outreach and regional support. The team assists in College Bound training, financial aid completion support, and college access efforts across the state. Visit their website to find regional contacts.

College Knowledge

This workbook walks students through how to plan and prepare for college. It is outlined by grade and subject area and available in multiple languages. Visit the 12th Year Campaign site to download these materials or to order hard copies.

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Through the generous Washington College Grant (WA Grant), eligible College Bound students who fulfill the pledge get free public college tuition, or an equivalent amount for an approved private college or career school. Students must apply for financial aid and attend a participating college in Washington.

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This resource hub provides up-to-date information and resources to support students from mixed-status immigrant families to complete the FAFSA.

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This resource hub provides up-to-date information and resources to support mixed-status families to complete the FAFSA.

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The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration

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The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration

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We are an alliance of American college and university leaders dedicated to increasing public understanding of how immigration policies and practices impact our students, campuses and communities.

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Better FAFSA for Mixed Status Families: Updates from the Department of Education

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Better FAFSA for Mixed Status Families: Updates from the Department of Education

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This briefing will provide the latest updates from the Department of Education on the status of the Better FAFSA for mixed-status families, along with recommendations and resources for institutions and practitioners looking to advise students with non-SSN contributors.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Better FAFSA for Mixed Status Families: Updates from the Department of Education. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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This briefing will provide the latest updates from the Department of Education on the status of the Better FAFSA for mixed-status families, along with recommendations and resources for institutions and practitioners looking to advise students with non-SSN contributors. The Department of Education released an updated version of the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) in late December, 2023.

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The College Bound Commitment is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who apply in middle school and meet the pledge requirements.

This page contains information for students, families, counselors, and anyone interested in the College Bound program.

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Recorded Webinar: Better FAFSA For Mixed Status Families: What Educators, Students, and Families Should Know

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Recorded Webinar: Better FAFSA For Mixed Status Families: What Educators, Students, and Families Should Know

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Gain strategies for mixed-status families to successfully navigate the process of completing the 2024-25 Better FAFSA including:

1) Procedures to obtain an FSA ID without a social security number

2) Avoiding potential pitfalls when navigating the better FAFSA 3) Available legal protections for student & parent data

4) Tips on advising students who are citizens with parents who might be undocumented

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Better FAFSA For Mixed Status Families: What Educators, Students, and Families Should Know

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Introduction to Financial Aid Presentation with Notes (English)

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These are the accompanying notes for the financial aid overview presentation to students and families.

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Get information on requesting an interpreter or review the FAFSA guide in one of the following languages.

Chinese (Cantonese)

Chinese (Mandarin)

Tagalog

Vietnamese

French

Korean

German

Arabic

Russian

French Creole

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Introduction to Financial Aid Presentation with Notes (Spanish)

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An outline of potential postsecondary pathways.

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Washington State Community and Technical Colleges

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Washington State Community and Technical Colleges

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Whatever you're interested in doing — whether transferring to a university, training for a career or getting the basics — Washington state community and technical colleges have classes, programs and majors for you.

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Prepare to transfer to a university, get job training, learn English, or just explore. Community and technical colleges welcome anyone with a desire to learn. It’s all right here for you.

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Step #1 - Create an studentaid.gov account also known as the FSA ID

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Step #1 - Create an studentaid.gov account also known as the FSA ID

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Whether you’re a student, parent, most families will need to create their own account to complete federal student aid tasks.  Some students may have already completed this process.

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Create your account (FSA ID) to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education online systems and sign student loan documents and the FAFSA® form electronically.

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Step #1 -  Determine WASFA Eligibility With  Questionnaire

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Step #1 -  Determine WASFA Eligibility With  Questionnaire

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The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for people who don't file a federal FAFSA application. People who complete a WASFA are applying for state aid. There are various reasons to complete a WASFA instead of a FAFSA:

A person may not be eligible for federal aid due to:

Citizenship or immigration status, including being undocumented.

Defaulted federal student loans.

Repayments owed on federal grants.

A person may choose not to apply for federal aid due to:

Family members who do not want to file the FAFSA.

Other personal reasons.

After you complete the WASFA, the college(s) or program(s) you choose will determine whether you meet state residency requirements and state financial aid eligibility. State financial aid could include Washington College Grant, the College Bound Scholarship, Passport to Careers, National Guard Grant, or State Work Study.

The following questions will confirm if the WASFA is the correct application for you.

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The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for people who don't file a federal FAFSA application. People who complete a WASFA are applying for state aid. There are various reasons to complete a WASFA instead of a FAFSA: A person may not be eligible for federal aid due to: Citizenship or immigration status, including being undocumented.

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Looking for scholarships? theWashBoard.org makes it simple.
We connect Washington students of all types with Washington scholarship providers….for FREE.

Whether you’ll be attending in state or out, you save time by entering your profile once and letting us find the scholarship opportunities that fit. theWashBoard.org is spam-free and will never sell your information.

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Looking for scholarships? theWashBoard.org makes it simple.
We connect Washington students of all types with Washington scholarship providers....for FREE.

Whether you'll be attending in state or out, you save time by entering your profile once and letting us find the scholarship opportunities that fit. theWashBoard.org is spam-free and will never sell your information.

Check us out in this video

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Resource: Use This WASFA Account Creation Worksheet to Help Students Take Their First Step

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Resource: Use This WASFA Account Creation Worksheet to Help Students Take Their First Step

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Resource: Use This FSA ID Worksheet to Help Students and Parents Create Their FSA ID

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Resource: Use This FSA ID Worksheet to Help Students and Parents Create Their FSA ID

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What do we mean when we say college? Help students understand the diversity of the term.

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Step #2 - Apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) 

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Step #2 - Apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) 

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This link will take you to the FAFSA.  The class of 2026 will complete the 26-27 FAFSA with 2024 income information.

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Step #2 - Apply for the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)

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Step #2 - Apply for the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)

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The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for people who don’t file a federal FAFSA application. People who complete a WASFA are applying for state aid. There are various reasons to complete a WASFA instead of a FAFSA:

Immigration status, or student is undocumented

Undocumented parents or family members do not wish to file a FAFSA

Defaulted federal loans

Repayments owed on federal grants

Inability to provide selective service confirmation

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Concerned about privacy? Read the WASFA privacy statement.
State Financial Aid for Undocumented Students and Other Select Applicants

The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for people who don't file a federal FAFSA application. If you have completed the FAFSA, you have already applied for federal and state financial aid and do not need to complete the WASFA unless your college asks you to.

A person should complete the WASFA if they are undocumented or do not qualify for federal financial aid because of their immigration status. The WASFA can also be used in limited circumstances by other select applicants who cannot or choose not to file a FAFSA.

People who complete a WASFA are applying only for state aid. If you are eligible for federal aid, you should complete the FAFSA in order to maximize financial aid awards.

Should you complete a FAFSA or a WASFA?

If you are unsure if you should complete a FAFSA or a WASFA, complete the WASFA Eligibility Questionnaire.

Application

To find out if you qualify for state financial aid, complete the free WASFA. Your college or program will let you know if you meet state financial aid requirements after they review your WASFA. Be sure to check your email regularly for communications from your college or training program.
2024-25 WASFA application is now open! Applications are also still being accepted for 2023-24.
Which WASFA application year should I fill out?

Complete the 2023-24 WASFA application if you are planning on being enrolled in college (as a new student or continuing student) in fall term 2023 through spring term 2024.

Complete the 2024-25 WASFA if you are planning on being enrolled in college in fall term 2024 through spring term 2025.

Planning on taking courses in the summer? Please check with the college you will be attending to confirm which application you need to complete if you are enrolling in summer sessions.

New User

Complete a WASFA for the first time

Complete the WASFA eligibility questionnaire

Returning User

Make a correction/Add a school

Submit an application for a new year

Application Resources

Application Resources

2024-25 WASFA Application Guide - English (word) (PDF)

2024-25 Sample WASFA - English

2023-24 WASFA Application Guide - English (word) (PDF)

2023-24 Sample WASFA - English

Questions? Contact the Washington Student Achievement Council by email at wasfa@wsac.wa.gov, or call 888-535-0747 and select option 2.

Learn more about WASFA

WASFA Privacy Statement

WASFA Privacy Statement

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) administers state financial aid including the Washington College Grant, the College Bound Scholarship, and the Washington Application for State Financial Aid, or WASFA, for undocumented individuals. The Council is committed to providing opportunities and support to ensure every Washington student is able to pursue education beyond high school.

Regarding concerns that students, parents, and other partners may have about the confidentiality of information submitted on the WASFA, the purpose of the application is to provide eligibility information to colleges and universities in Washington that offer the Washington College Grant and the College Bound Scholarship. WSAC shares application information with campuses listed by the student so those schools may determine eligibility for resident tuition and financial aid. Campuses are not permitted to use the information for other purposes or share the data with other parties.

WSAC is committed to protecting the confidentiality of the information and privacy of students and families. Washington is a state committed to providing opportunities to students and protecting the rights of families.

Washington Residency

Washington Residency
Are you a Washington resident student?
Students must be Washington residents to pay in-state tuition or get state financial aid. Both U.S. citizens and non-citizens can be Washington residents, including undocumented students.

In most cases, a Washington resident is someone who 1) lives in the state for one year immediately prior to starting their college or program and 2) has a high school diploma or equivalent. But there are other ways to be a resident. Learn more on WSAC's Student Residency web page.

Other Select Applicants

Other Select Applicants

If you are eligible for federal aid, you should complete the FAFSA in order to maximize financial aid awards. There are limited circumstances, beyond the applicant's immigration status, in which a person may choose to complete a WASFA instead of a FAFSA, including:

Your parents are undocumented, or your family members do not wish to file a FAFSA.

You or your parent(s) do not and will not file federal income taxes.

You have federal loans that are in default.

You owe a repayment on federal grants.

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WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid)

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Concerned about privacy? Read the WASFA privacy statement. The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for people who don't file a federal FAFSA application. If you have completed the FAFSA, you have already applied for federal and state financial aid and do not need to complete the WASFA unless your college asks you to.

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Searching and Applying for Scholarships  Watch this short video overview by WA State GEAR UP. Learn where to find scholarships and how to apply!

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Searching and Applying for Scholarships. Watch this short video overview by WA State GEAR UP. Learn where to find scholarships and how to apply!

Free Essay Review

Get Schooled Essay Review. Get Schooled is here to help you with your essays for college applications and scholarships. Submit your personal statement, supplemental college application essays, and scholarship essays for feedback and they will provide actionable suggestions and feedback within one week.

Scholarship Junkies Essay Review. Scholarship Junkies was founded by UW alum. They read and provide personalized, detailed feedback on scholarship essays within 48 hours.

The contents of this publication were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, the content does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

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Help students interested in apprenticeships understand how to pursue this pathway.

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This comprehensive workbook will assist  juniors and seniors with identifying their postsecondary plan goals with useful activities as well as provides critical information around admission and financial aid programs

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Washington State’s Public Four-Year Colleges & Universities

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Washington State’s Public Four-Year Colleges & Universities

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Here you can find the public four-year colleges. The Council of Presidents is the association of Washington state’s six public four-year college and universities.

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Our Institutions - Council of Presidents

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Washington State's Public Four-Year Colleges & Universities

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Step #3 - Review and Correct (if needed) a FAFSA® Application

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Step #3 - Review and Correct (if needed) a FAFSA® Application

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The Independent Colleges of Washington has information about Washington State's private colleges.

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Washington College Grant for Apprenticeship

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Washington College Grant for Apprenticeship

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In an apprenticeship, you can get paid to work and use financial aid to cover out-of-pocket costs. The new Washington College Grant for Apprenticeship (WCG-A) provides funding for qualified apprentices in a variety of programs in Washington.

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This infographic will help students determine who's information they will use in the parent section of the FAFSA or WASFA.

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Resource - Who is my Parent for Financial Aid Infographic (Spanish)

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Resource - Who is my Parent for Financial Aid Infographic (Spanish)

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National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) College Fairs

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National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) College Fairs

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To register for a fair, click "More Info" and you will be taken to that fair's registration page.

Free and open to the public, National College Fairs are the perfect place to kick off your college search.

Admission representatives from schools across the country are all gathered in one place. Their goal: To encourage you to learn more about their institutions, and help you sort through the qualities you're looking for in a college.

Use your visit to:

Explore your options. Each fair draws representatives from 175 to 400 colleges. The schools are located throughout the US, and from around the globe.

Ask questions. What's college life like? What majors are popular on campus? Chatting with representatives from a variety of colleges can help you cement your own preferences.

Gather information. Pick up brochures and other materials about the schools that interest you. Ask admission reps to scan your barcode-an easy way to help colleges follow up with you after the fair.

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Start your college search and connect with hundreds of colleges and universities at a NACAC College Fair.

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For the student who already has a very specific, clear-cut career goal and would like to get into the job market quickly.

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This infographic will assist students in understanding the whole FAFSA process.

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Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) College Fair

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Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) College Fair

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Here you can find PNACAC's fall college fairs for students to explore their options.

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2026 PNACAC Fall College Fairs - REGISTRATION COMING THIS SUMMER

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The Common Black College Application is an online tool founded in 1998 that lets students apply to more than 60 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at the same time. It costs a single one-time fee of $20, and the simple form takes about 10 to 15 minutes to finish.

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Order your copy of the book GET EDUCATED! The Man Behind The Common Black College Application!
Since the founding of the Common Black College Application (CBCA) in September of 1998, the company has helped to break the cycle of poverty in the lives of hundreds of thousands of students from around the world. To date, over 250,000 students have completed the CBCA. Approximately 97% of those have been accepted to at least one CBCA Member Institution, and over 33% have received a scholarship that ranges from tens of thousands to millions of dollars. In addition, the CBCA serves as an irreplaceable resource to Historically Black Colleges and Universities by aiding them in the achievement of their enrollment objectives. Now, with unflinching honesty, the CBCA creator Robert Mason tells the story of the man behind the CBCA. From his childhood being raised by a single parent in the Lincoln Terrace Projects, to helping to lead his fraternity chapter to winning the National Step Championship while at Virginia State University, to his life-altering career in college admissions, this is the story of how he overcame personal tragedy and professional obstacles and ultimately succeeded by Daring To Be Great!

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APPLY TO ANY NUMBER OF THE 65 HBCUs BELOW FOR ONLY $20.

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The College and Career Knowledge workbook encompass 6 chapter topics: All About College & Career, Getting Ready, College Bound Scholarship, Paying for College, Applying for College, and Enrolling in College. Each handout tackles a specific subtopic and can be used flexibly as an additional student resource to compliment your programming.

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12th Year Campaign

What is a financial aid advising day?

Learn about the details and requirements of financial aid advising day, as well as the resources the 12th Year Campaign has to support schools.

What is a financial aid advising day?
What is a financial aid advising day?
A financial aid advising day is an opportunity to provide every senior and their family with key resources and knowledge for completing the financial aid application process. Per ESSB 6141, districts with a high school must provide both a financial aid advising day and notification of financial aid opportunities at the beginning of each school year to parents and guardians of any student entering the twelfth grade.

The 12th Year Campaign is here to help

The 12th Year Campaign is here to help!

The 12th Year Campaign provides sites with free financial aid training, free print and digital materials for students and families, and helps host virtual statewide financial aid completion events.

What should the notification include?
What should the notification to students include?
The notification must include information regarding:

The eligibility requirements of the Washington College Grant.

Information on resources, including the CSS profile and new financial aid calculator.

Any community-based resources available to assist parents and guardians in understanding the requirements of and how to complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) and the Washington application for state financial aid (WASFA).

The full requirements of the financial aid advising day, which can be found in ESSB 6141. For more information, see the OSPI bulletin.

Opting out
Opting out
All students are encouraged to participate in financial aid advising day because of the connection between applying for aid and students ultimately pursuing college and career education. However, a district process for opting out of the financial aid advising day should be created. We've provided templates ( English I Spanish) to use when creating your opt out process.

Students who wish to opt out of the financial aid advising day should complete a form similar to this template and records should be retained at your campus. Forms do not need to be turned in to WSAC or OSPI.

Financial aid advising day lesson plans

Use these easy to implement lesson plans to support your financial aid advising day activities.

Financial Aid 101: Paying for education
Financial Aid 101: Paying for education after high school
This activity will help your students prepare to apply for financial aid by learning more about the types of financial aid, where it comes from, and how to apply. This lesson plan includes a financial aid presentation in English and Spanish, videos, and resources to support your students.

Understanding the Washington College Grant
Understanding the Washington College Grant
This activity will help your students understand the Washington College Grant (WA Grant) and Washington State aid through short animated videos, learning outcomes, discussion questions, and a Kahoot! quiz.

Using the Washington financial aid calculator
Using the Washington financial aid calculator
This activity will help your students calculate potential Washington State funding that could be available to them.

Which financial aid application should I use
Which financial aid application should I use
Students will file either the FAFSA or the WASFA to be considered for financial aid. This activity will help your students understand financial aid eligibility and which application they should use to file for financial aid.

Creating an FSA ID or WASFA account
Creating an FSA ID or WASFA account
This activity will help your students prepare to apply for financial aid by creating their FSA ID or WASFA account. For students completing the FAFSA, they will need to create their FSA ID at least 1-3 days before they file to ensure their FSA ID is verified.

OtterBot

OtterBot

OtterBot is a free texting service designed to help Washington students navigate financial aid for college and career education. Students can access OtterBot via text message 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Text " Hi Otter" to 360-928-7281. Learn more.

Financial aid event materials
Use these materials to support financial aid events and discussions - either in-person or virtually.

Padlet: Financial Aid Resources for Students
This student based padlet provides a list of resources that will navigate students through the financial aid and admissions processes.

12th Year Campaign Virtual Financial Aid Event Toolkit.
This toolkit will assist you with developing and hosting your own virtual financial aid event.

Customizable promotional poster (English) (Spanish) templates.

Postcards: You Can't Get Financial Aid if You Don't Apply. Use these postcards to remind students what documents are needed and where to find help when applying for financial aid. You can order or download these postcards in five languages.

FSA ID & WAFSA Account Creation Worksheet (English) (Spanish).
Use this worksheet to help students and parents collect and remember all the information needed to create a Federal Student Aid ID. Students can use this worksheet to create their WASFA account.

Student and Parent Survey.
Please use this survey after any financial aid events or workshops you hold.

Financial Aid 101 Presentation Slides (English) (Spanish)
This presentation, with accompanying notes and video recording listed below, can be used to "plug and play" a financial aid overview presentation to students and families.

Financial Aid Night Financial Aid 101 Presentation Video (English) (Spanish)

More materials

More materials

Federal student aid infographics
Federal student aid infographics
Visit the Federal Student Aid Resources site for downloadable resources in English and Spanish on a variety of topics from "Who's my parent?" to "Understanding dependency".

College and Career Pathways handouts

College and Career Pathways handouts

College and Career Pathways An outline of potential postsecondary pathways.

How to Become an Apprentice Help students interested in apprenticeships understand how to pursue this pathway.

Technical and Special Colleges An overview of technical and specialty colleges.

Military Pathways An overview of the different pathways related to joining the military.

LGBTQ+ and College Access Supporting LGBTQ+ students through the admissions and financial aid process.

Youth in Foster Care Supporting youth in foster care through the admissions and financial aid process.

Financial Aid and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Supporting unaccompanied homeless youth with the financial aid process.

Information on Student Loans A brief overview of student loans.

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Translated resources

Financial Aid Myths infographic in Spanish

Puget Sound College and Career Network radio spots on College Knowledge in Spanish

GEAR UP family guides in seven additional languages

Check out the College Knowledge Project section of this site for those materials

The College & Career Knowledge Project

The College & Career Knowledge Project is a collaborative effort of:

Community Center for Education Results (CCER)

Puget Sound College and Career Network (PSCCN)

College Success Foundation/Washington College Access Network (CSF)

Scholar Fund (SF)

Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)

College & Career Knowledge hard copies

College & Career Knowledge hard copies

Order your hard-copy College & Career Knowledge workbooks via the 12th Year Campaign. Workbooks are currently available in English and Spanish.

College & Career Knowledge handouts

College and Career Knowledge Complete Book

English Book | Spanish Book | Vietnamese Book | Ukrainian Book | Somali Book | Russian Book | Arabic Book

College and Career Knowledge by Chapter
This set of digital handouts are grouped together by chapter theme.

Chapter 1: About College & Career
English 1

Chapter 2: Getting Ready
English 2

Chapter 3: Paying for College
English 3

Chapter 4: Washington State Aid
English 4

Chapter 5: Applying for College
English 5

Chapter 6: Enrolling in College
English 6

College and Career Knowledge by Grade
These packets come with a grade level specific month-by-month timeline and corresponding digital handouts.

9th & 10th Grade Packet:
English 9th & 10th

11th Grade Packet:
English 11th

12th Grade Packet:
English 12th

College & Career Knowledge lesson plans

College & Career Knowledge lesson plans

These student lesson plans were created to support implementation of the College & Career Knowledge workbook content. These will soon be available later in 2023-24.

Recorded trainings
Recorded Trainings
Visit the WSAC YouTube Channel for recorded training on financial aid and other related topics.

Live virtual trainings
Live virtual trainings
Join the Aim Higher WA initiative for live financial aid training and strategy session opportunities. Click here for more information and to register for these free trainings.

WSAC Wednesday

Practitioners, do you have questions about financial aid? WSAC's College Access and Support division is here to help! Join us the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00-11:00am for an open Q&A. Register in advance at https://bit.ly/WSACWednesday.

Wednesday Webinars
Wednesday Webinars
During the 2023-24 school year, the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will co-host a series of webinars for school counselors. Over the course of the year, we will provide relevant and timely information related to college readiness and financial aid, including specific policy changes and useful tools and resources to help you support students.

All webinars will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Registration information can be found here. Registration information will also be sent on OSPI's News & More for School Counselors. Subscribe at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAOSPI/subscriber/new. View the Wednesday Webinar Archives from the last several years for even more information.

2023-24 WEBINARS

September 20, 2023

Legislative Updates Continued and Student Support Resources ( recording)

December 6, 2023

FAFSA Simplification - What you need to know ( recording)

March 20, 2024

An Introductory Guide to Apprenticeships (recording pending)

May 15, 2024

Legislative Updates and Celebrations (recording pending)

FAFSA completion dashboard
FAFSA completion dashboard
Understand your district's FAFSA completion trends and others throughout the state.

Student-level FAFSA completion portal
Student-level FAFSA completion portal
Access student-level FAFSA completion data by utilizing the WSAC's FAFSA completion portal. Districts must have a signed data sharing agreement on file. Email fafsa@wsac.wa.gov to confirm your district has theirs in, get an account and gain access.

Watch our video on how to use the FAFSA completion portal.

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Learn about the details and requirements of financial aid advising day, as well as the resources the 12th Year Campaign has to support schools. What is a financial aid advising day? A financial aid advising day is an opportunity to provide every senior and their family with key resources and knowledge for completing the financial aid application process.

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An overview of the different pathways related to joining the military

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Information and resources to support LGBTQ+ students in college-going.

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Dependency status determines whose information you should report when you fill out the FAFSA form

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FAFSA Dependency Status Infographic (Spanish)

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FAFSA Dependency Status Infographic (Spanish)

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Federal Student Aid for Students in Adult Correctional and Juvenile Justice Facilities

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Federal Student Aid for Students in Adult Correctional and Juvenile Justice Facilities

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The FSA ID is a username and password combination you use to log in to U.S. Department of Education (ED) online systems. The FSA ID is your legal signature and shouldn’t be created or used by anyone other than you—not even your parent, your child, a school official, or a loan company representative.  Please use this resource to navigate creating an FSA ID.

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Federal Student Aid for Individuals Exiting Incarceration

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Federal Student Aid for Individuals Exiting Incarceration

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WCHSCR Fall Counselor Workshop Presentation

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WCHSCR Fall Counselor Workshop Presentation

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12th Year Campaign

What is a financial aid advising day?

Learn about the details and requirements of financial aid advising day, as well as the resources the 12th Year Campaign has to support schools.

What is a financial aid advising day?
What is a financial aid advising day?
A financial aid advising day is an opportunity to provide every senior and their family with key resources and knowledge for completing the financial aid application process. Per ESSB 6141, districts with a high school must provide both a financial aid advising day and notification of financial aid opportunities at the beginning of each school year to parents and guardians of any student entering the twelfth grade.

The 12th Year Campaign is here to help

The 12th Year Campaign is here to help!

The 12th Year Campaign provides sites with free financial aid training, free print and digital materials for students and families, and helps host virtual statewide financial aid completion events.

What should the notification include?
What should the notification to students include?
The notification must include information regarding:

The eligibility requirements of the Washington College Grant.

Information on resources, including the CSS profile and new financial aid calculator.

Any community-based resources available to assist parents and guardians in understanding the requirements of and how to complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) and the Washington application for state financial aid (WASFA).

The full requirements of the financial aid advising day, which can be found in ESSB 6141. For more information, see the OSPI bulletin.

Opting out
Opting out
All students are encouraged to participate in financial aid advising day because of the connection between applying for aid and students ultimately pursuing college and career education. However, a district process for opting out of the financial aid advising day should be created. We've provided templates ( English I Spanish) to use when creating your opt out process.

Students who wish to opt out of the financial aid advising day should complete a form similar to this template and records should be retained at your campus. Forms do not need to be turned in to WSAC or OSPI.

Financial aid advising day lesson plans

Use these easy to implement lesson plans to support your financial aid advising day activities.

Financial Aid 101: Paying for education
Financial Aid 101: Paying for education after high school
This activity will help your students prepare to apply for financial aid by learning more about the types of financial aid, where it comes from, and how to apply. This lesson plan includes a financial aid presentation in English and Spanish, videos, and resources to support your students.

Understanding the Washington College Grant
Understanding the Washington College Grant
This activity will help your students understand the Washington College Grant (WA Grant) and Washington State aid through short animated videos, learning outcomes, discussion questions, and a Kahoot! quiz.

Using the Washington financial aid calculator
Using the Washington financial aid calculator
This activity will help your students calculate potential Washington State funding that could be available to them.

Which financial aid application should I use
Which financial aid application should I use
Students will file either the FAFSA or the WASFA to be considered for financial aid. This activity will help your students understand financial aid eligibility and which application they should use to file for financial aid.

Creating an FSA ID or WASFA account
Creating an FSA ID or WASFA account
This activity will help your students prepare to apply for financial aid by creating their FSA ID or WASFA account. For students completing the FAFSA, they will need to create their FSA ID at least 1-3 days before they file to ensure their FSA ID is verified.

OtterBot

OtterBot

OtterBot is a free texting service designed to help Washington students navigate financial aid for college and career education. Students can access OtterBot via text message 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Text " Hi Otter" to 360-928-7281. Learn more.

Financial aid event materials
Use these materials to support financial aid events and discussions - either in-person or virtually.

Padlet: Financial Aid Resources for Students
This student based padlet provides a list of resources that will navigate students through the financial aid and admissions processes.

12th Year Campaign Virtual Financial Aid Event Toolkit.
This toolkit will assist you with developing and hosting your own virtual financial aid event.

Customizable promotional poster (English) (Spanish) templates.

Postcards: You Can't Get Financial Aid if You Don't Apply. Use these postcards to remind students what documents are needed and where to find help when applying for financial aid. You can order or download these postcards in five languages.

FSA ID & WAFSA Account Creation Worksheet (English) (Spanish).
Use this worksheet to help students and parents collect and remember all the information needed to create a Federal Student Aid ID. Students can use this worksheet to create their WASFA account.

Student and Parent Survey.
Please use this survey after any financial aid events or workshops you hold.

Financial Aid 101 Presentation Slides (English) (Spanish)
This presentation, with accompanying notes and video recording listed below, can be used to "plug and play" a financial aid overview presentation to students and families.

Financial Aid Night Financial Aid 101 Presentation Video (English) (Spanish)

More materials

More materials

Federal student aid infographics
Federal student aid infographics
Visit the Federal Student Aid Resources site for downloadable resources in English and Spanish on a variety of topics from "Who's my parent?" to "Understanding dependency".

College and Career Pathways handouts

College and Career Pathways handouts

College and Career Pathways An outline of potential postsecondary pathways.

How to Become an Apprentice Help students interested in apprenticeships understand how to pursue this pathway.

Technical and Special Colleges An overview of technical and specialty colleges.

Military Pathways An overview of the different pathways related to joining the military.

LGBTQ+ and College Access Supporting LGBTQ+ students through the admissions and financial aid process.

Youth in Foster Care Supporting youth in foster care through the admissions and financial aid process.

Financial Aid and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Supporting unaccompanied homeless youth with the financial aid process.

Information on Student Loans A brief overview of student loans.

Translated resources

Translated resources

Financial Aid Myths infographic in Spanish

Puget Sound College and Career Network radio spots on College Knowledge in Spanish

GEAR UP family guides in seven additional languages

Check out the College Knowledge Project section of this site for those materials

The College & Career Knowledge Project

The College & Career Knowledge Project is a collaborative effort of:

Community Center for Education Results (CCER)

Puget Sound College and Career Network (PSCCN)

College Success Foundation/Washington College Access Network (CSF)

Scholar Fund (SF)

Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)

College & Career Knowledge hard copies

College & Career Knowledge hard copies

Order your hard-copy College & Career Knowledge workbooks via the 12th Year Campaign. Workbooks are currently available in English and Spanish.

College & Career Knowledge handouts

College and Career Knowledge Complete Book

English Book | Spanish Book | Vietnamese Book | Ukrainian Book | Somali Book | Russian Book | Arabic Book

College and Career Knowledge by Chapter
This set of digital handouts are grouped together by chapter theme.

Chapter 1: About College & Career
English 1

Chapter 2: Getting Ready
English 2

Chapter 3: Paying for College
English 3

Chapter 4: Washington State Aid
English 4

Chapter 5: Applying for College
English 5

Chapter 6: Enrolling in College
English 6

College and Career Knowledge by Grade
These packets come with a grade level specific month-by-month timeline and corresponding digital handouts.

9th & 10th Grade Packet:
English 9th & 10th

11th Grade Packet:
English 11th

12th Grade Packet:
English 12th

College & Career Knowledge lesson plans

College & Career Knowledge lesson plans

These student lesson plans were created to support implementation of the College & Career Knowledge workbook content. These will soon be available later in 2023-24.

Recorded trainings
Recorded Trainings
Visit the WSAC YouTube Channel for recorded training on financial aid and other related topics.

Live virtual trainings
Live virtual trainings
Join the Aim Higher WA initiative for live financial aid training and strategy session opportunities. Click here for more information and to register for these free trainings.

WSAC Wednesday

Practitioners, do you have questions about financial aid? WSAC's College Access and Support division is here to help! Join us the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00-11:00am for an open Q&A. Register in advance at https://bit.ly/WSACWednesday.

Wednesday Webinars
Wednesday Webinars
During the 2023-24 school year, the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will co-host a series of webinars for school counselors. Over the course of the year, we will provide relevant and timely information related to college readiness and financial aid, including specific policy changes and useful tools and resources to help you support students.

All webinars will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Registration information can be found here. Registration information will also be sent on OSPI's News & More for School Counselors. Subscribe at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAOSPI/subscriber/new. View the Wednesday Webinar Archives from the last several years for even more information.

2023-24 WEBINARS

September 20, 2023

Legislative Updates Continued and Student Support Resources ( recording)

December 6, 2023

FAFSA Simplification - What you need to know ( recording)

March 20, 2024

An Introductory Guide to Apprenticeships (recording pending)

May 15, 2024

Legislative Updates and Celebrations (recording pending)

FAFSA completion dashboard
FAFSA completion dashboard
Understand your district's FAFSA completion trends and others throughout the state.

Student-level FAFSA completion portal
Student-level FAFSA completion portal
Access student-level FAFSA completion data by utilizing the WSAC's FAFSA completion portal. Districts must have a signed data sharing agreement on file. Email fafsa@wsac.wa.gov to confirm your district has theirs in, get an account and gain access.

Watch our video on how to use the FAFSA completion portal.

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¿Quieres obtener información de cómo pagar para ir al colegio?

Nuestra misión aquí en Puget Sound College y Career Network, es eliminan las barreras para que los estudiantes de color, primera generación y estudiantes afectados por la pobreza en la región de Puget Sound tengan la oportunidad y el apoyo para acceder y obtener credenciales postsecundarias.

Para más detalles sobre el trabajo como Involucrar a las familias, por favor visite nuestra página de familias aqui.

Materiales de Conocimiento Universitario:

Este contenido y sus componentes se ofrecen con fines informativos. Al acceder y utilizar estos recursos, le pedimos que se abstenga de:

Edición de documentos

Reproducir documentos para uso comercial o uso fuera de su propósito previsto

Uso de documentos con fines monetarios

Uso de documentos para fines ilícitos o promoción de actividades ilegales

Modificar documentos para proporcionar información falsa o inexacta

Algunos de estos materiales pueden contener enlaces a sitios web de terceros, así como contenido o elementos pertenecientes a terceros o procedentes de terceros. Estos enlaces se proporcionan como cortesía y no tenemos control sobre el contenido o la información en esos sitios. Por favor contáctenos si usted o su organización tienen algún uso o preguntas en psccn@psesd.org.

Para el Libro completo de Conocimiento Universitario clic aquí

Para el Glosario completo clic aquí

Por Grado

Por Capitulo

Preparándose Para el Colegio Videos

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Spanish Materials: Familias - Puget Sound College and Career Network

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The purpose of this document is to provide support to families as their child transitions to college.

The content aims to ease the initial transition to college by facilitating an on-going dialogue between a student and their family who may lack knowledge about college. It provides strategies to coach their student. The focus of this resource is to normalize the "first-year experience," to counteract the "imposter syndrome." The strategies help set realistic expectations and problem-solving behaviors that students will need in order to be successful in college.

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A Family Guide: Supporting Your Child After High School | GEAR UP

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CITATION: The purpose of this document is to provide support to families as their child transitions to college. The content aims to ease the initial transition to college by facilitating an on-going dialogue between a student and their family who may lack knowledge about college. It provides strategies to coach their student.

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Washington residents pay less for college

Students who are Washington residents:

Both U.S. citizens and non-citizens can be Washington residents, including undocumented students. In most cases, a Washington resident is someone who lives in the state for one year immediately prior to starting their college or program.

But there are other ways to be a resident. The state has rules for how certain groups of people-such as tribal members or military veterans, service members, and families-can get residency.

Information for students and families
Find out how being a Washington resident student makes college more affordable.
Tuition

Tuition

Washington resident students pay resident tuition and fees at public colleges and universities. Resident tuition is less expensive than out-of-state rates.

State financial aid

State financial aid

The Washington College Grant, College Bound Scholarship, and other state financial aid programs are only for Washington resident students. Each state aid program has different program requirements. It is possible to get resident tuition at public institutions but not get state financial aid. Students should apply for financial aid to find out if they qualify.

Requirements

Requirements

There are several ways to be a Washington resident student. Students' residency options depend on their citizenship or immigration status. See the sections below for more information.

How to apply for residency

How to apply for residency

In most cases, students don't need to apply for residency. This is because colleges and universities determine residency based on a student's college and financial aid applications. The only students who should apply for residency are those who are told they are a nonresident but think they are a resident. These students should contact their college or university to find out how to apply for residency. The residency process depends on the student's individual situation and whether they are attending a public or private institution. Some students may also be asked for documentation such as identification, student/parent tax returns, pay stubs, and rental agreements.

At public colleges and universities, a student's acceptance letter will say if the student is admitted as a resident or nonresident. Students who are admitted as nonresidents, but think they meet student residency requirements, should contact their school's residency officer.

Private institutions that participate in state financial aid programs

At private colleges and universities, students who apply for financial aid will be told if they qualify for state financial aid programs. Students who do not get state financial aid due to residency, but think they meet student residency requirements, should contact their school's financial aid office.

Residency questions

Residency questions

Answers to student residency questions often depend on the student's college or university. Because of this, students should contact their school if they have residency questions after reviewing this webpage. Public and private institutions have different residency contacts.

Students with residency questions should contact the school's residency officer. Residency officers are usually located in the registrar's or admissions office.

Private institutions that participate in state financial aid programs

Students with residency questions should contact their school's financial aid office.

Requirements for students with any citizenship or immigration status

This option is open to all Washingtonians, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. It is the only option available to undocumented people who have never had DACA or to people who are pending asylum without an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Students who qualify:

Requirements

Requirements
To qualify, students must meet all of the following requirements:

Earn a high school diploma, GED, or diploma equivalent before their first term at the college determining residency.

Maintain a primary residence in Washington for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before their first term at the college determining residency.
NEW REQUIREMENT AS OF 6/9/22: The Washington residence must be for purposes other than college. If a student takes any courses at another Washington college during the prior 12 months, they cannot have taken more than six credits in any given term. Students exceeding that limit must prove that they have a Washington residence for non-college reasons.

Sign an affidavit saying they meet the above requirements and that one of the following is true:

They will file an application to become a permanent resident of the United States (green card) as soon as they are eligible to apply. And that they are willing to engage in activities designed to prepare them for citizenship, including citizenship or civics review courses or

They are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident.

The first two requirements can be done at the same time or at different times, as long as they are both completed before starting at the college determining residency.

How to meet requirements

How to meet requirements
High school diploma, GED, or diploma equivalent requirement

Any U.S. high school diploma, GED, or diploma equivalent meets the requirements of this law, regardless of where it was earned or whether it was earned before the student lived in Washington.
High school diplomas earned outside of the U.S.

Students with a high school diploma earned outside of the U.S. should contact their school's residency officer (public colleges and universities) or financial aid office (private colleges and universities) to see if their diploma is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. WSAC has encouraged colleges to use the U.S. Department of Education's guidance when making a determination.
People without a high school diploma or GED

People without a high school diploma or GED must have an equivalent of a high school diploma. Students who are unsure if they have a diploma equivalent should contact their school's residency officer (public colleges and universities) or financial aid office (private colleges and universities). WSAC has encouraged colleges to use the U.S. Department of Education's guidance when making a determination.
Maintaining a primary Washington residence for 12 consecutive months
Starting June 9, 2022, the 12 months of residency must be for purposes other than college

Students who live in Washington for 12 consecutive months before their first term at the college determining residency meet this requirement.

Starting June 9, 2022, students must be in Washington mainly for non-college purposes. This means that students who take college credits during those 12 months must meet one of the following:

They can only take six or fewer college credits (not including Running Start or College in the High School classes) each term at another Washington college during the 12 months, or

If they do take more than six credits in any term during the 12 months, they must prove they lived in Washington for the 12 months primarily for purposes other than college. This includes, but is not limited to:

Students who earned a high school diploma in Washington and continued living in Washington before their first term at the college determining residency.

Students who moved to Washington due to a job for themselves or a family member.

Students who moved to Washington to take care of a family member.

Students who spend temporary periods of time outside of Washington during the 12 months also meet this requirement, as long as they maintain their primary Washington address.

Students who are not sure if they meet this requirement should contact their school's residency officer (public colleges and universities) or financial aid office (private colleges and universities).

Parent/legal guardian residency

This law only depends on where the student lives. It does not require that a student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) live in Washington.

Affidavit

Affidavit

The affidavit is a signed promise between the student and the institution determining residency. Students who sign the affidavit are promising the institution that they meet the requirements for this student residency option. Students do not need to disclose their legal status to sign the affidavit. They can sign even if there is no pathway to a green card under their current immigration status.

How to submit the affidavit
There are two ways to submit the affidavit. Students should only choose one based on the financial aid application they use:

Option 1: Individuals who applied/will apply for state financial aid using the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA): WASFA-filers submitted/will submit the affidavit as part of the WASFA. The WASFA is for undocumented students, students who are not eligible for federal aid, and students who do not want to apply for federal aid. Students who are unsure if the WASFA is for them can fill out the WASFA questionnaire.

Option 2: Individuals who applied/will apply for federal and state financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or who are not applying for aid. FAFSA-filers or people not applying for aid will submit a form to their school.

If a student signs the affidavit, schools should not ask for the following:

Proof of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent (unless the student's other paperwork shows the student does not have a diploma or equivalent)

Proof of maintaining a primary residence in Washington for 12 consecutive months for purposes other than college (unless the student's other paperwork shows otherwise).

Proof that the student has applied for permanent residency (green card) or engaged in activities designed to prepare them for citizenship.

Students who have questions about how signing the affidavit may affect their immigration status should consult an immigration attorney.

Digital and print resources

Digital and print resources

This PDF is for undocumented communities and others who may be newly eligible. The PDF is currently available in:
PowerPoint Slides
These slides explain how residency impacts college affordability. They also describe the new residency law. The slides are currently available in:

Requirements for students with a qualifying immigration status

There are two common ways to be a Washington resident for students who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or who have a qualifying immigration status. Students who meet one of these options:

Requirements

Requirements
Option 1: Financially independent students
Definition: Financially independent students are students who meet all of the following for the current and previous calendar years (calendar year means January-December):

They were not claimed as a dependent exemption on a tax return, regardless of age.

They did not receive significant financial assistance from parents, relatives, legal guardians, or others (except for a spouse), regardless of age and marital status.

They used their own income-or financial aid awarded in their name-to pay their living and tuition expenses.
Personal loans, Parent PLUS loans, gifts, and cash earnings are not income.

Option 1 requirements: Financially independent students must do two things to be a Washington resident:

1. They must have a domicile in Washington for at least one year immediately before the term they apply for residency. "Domicile" is a legal term used to describe a person's true, fixed, and permanent home. A person can only have one legal domicile in the U.S. at a time. To establish a domicile in Washington, a person must prove physical presence in the state plus intent to permanently remain in the state. There are different ways to show proof of Washington domicile. Typical forms of proof include, but are not limited to:

Washington driver's license

Washington vehicle registration

Washington voter registration

Lease, rental agreement, or mortgage in Washington

W2 or paystubs for Washington employer

2. They must show that the domicile is primarily for purposes other than college. This means that students who take college credits during the previous year must meet one of the following:

They can only take six or fewer college credits (not including Running Start or College in the High School classes) each term at any Washington college during the previous year (including the college determining residency) or

If they do take more than six credits in any term during the previous year, they must prove they have a domicile in Washington for purposes other than college. This includes, but is not limited to:

Students who graduated high school in Washington and continued maintaining a domicile in Washington before attending a Washington college.

Students who moved to Washington due to a job for themselves or a family member.

Students who moved to Washington to take care of a family member.

Option 2: Financially dependent students
Definition: Students who do not meet all of the requirements for financially independent students are dependent students.

Option 2 requirements: For financially dependent students, at least one parent or legal guardian must have a domicile in Washington. They must have the domicile for at least one year immediately before the term the student applies for residency.

Some parents or legal guardians cannot have a Washington domicile because of their visa status. Parents or legal guardians with B, C, D, F, H-1B1, H-2, H-3, J, M, P, TD, TN, WB, or WT visa status cannot have a Washington domicile. But, parents or legal guardians with another immigration status, including those who are undocumented, can typically establish a domicile in Washington.

Qualifying immigration statuses

Qualifying immigration statuses

These two options are available to students with the following citizenship or immigration statuses:

Current or expired Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status

A current Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Refugee

Asylee

Pending Adjustment of Status (applied for green card)

One of the following visa statuses: A, DV, E, G, H-1B, H4, I, K, L1, L2, N, NATO, O, Q, R, S, T, U, or V

Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status or Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) status

Withholding of Removal status or Withholding of Deportation status

Citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) status

Canadians who qualify for permanent residence under the Jay Treaty

Cuban-Haitian Entrants, Conditional Entrants, and Parolees

US citizen, US national, or US permanent resident (green card)

Other non-citizens may be in this group. Contact your college's residency officer (public colleges) or financial aid office (private colleges) for more information.

Residency for military members, veterans, and dependents

The following individuals are Washington resident students. These students:

All military-affiliated students

All military-affiliated students

Starting June 9, 2022, military members (including national guard and reservists), veterans, and dependents (spouses, former spouses, and children) who are eligible for VA educational assistance or rehabilitation benefits are a Washington resident student.

There is no time limit for when the student must enroll.

The student does not need to live in Washington.

The student does not need to be actively using the benefits.

The military member or veteran does not need to serve for a certain amount of time or have a certain type of service.

The student maintains resident student status as long as they stay continuously enrolled.

The benefits are those defined in Title 38 U.S.C. and Title 10 U.S.C. Chapter 1606. They include:

Post-9/11 GI Bill®

Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty

Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve (for National Guard and Reserve members)

Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

Chapter 35 or Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA)

Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Fry Scholarship

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

Current military members

Current military members

In addition to qualifying for residency by being eligible for VA educational or rehabilitation benefits, these current military members are also Washington resident students:

Active duty members stationed in Washington.

Starting June 9, 2022: Active duty members who are stationed out-of-state after being stationed in Washington maintain resident student status as long as they are either:

Enrolled in a Washington institution prior to the reassignment and stay continuously enrolled after the reassignment or

Enroll in a Washington institution within three years of the date of reassignment.

Active duty members who live in Washington and are stationed in an Oregon county that borders Washington.

Washington National Guard members (do not have to be on active duty).

Active duty members or Washington national guard members stationed out-of-state who entered service as a Washington resident and maintained their Washington domicile.

Military veterans

Military veterans

In addition to qualifying for residency by being eligible for VA educational or rehabilitation benefits, these veterans are also Washington resident students:

Starting June 9, 2022: Veterans who had at least 10 years of honorable service and at least 90 days of active duty service (separation does not have to be from active duty).

This is for students who are not eligible for VA educational or rehabilitation benefits.

They must enter school within three years of separation/retirement from the military.

They do not need to live in Washington.

They maintain resident student status as long as they stay continuously enrolled.

Does not apply to veterans who have a dishonorable discharge from the uniformed services.

Veterans who were discharged from the uniformed services due to sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

They do not need to live in Washington.

They do not need to enter school within a certain amount of time after separating from the military.

They maintain resident student status as long as they stay continuously enrolled.

Does not apply to veterans who have a dishonorable discharge from the uniformed services.

Military dependents

Military dependents

In addition to qualifying for residency by being eligible for VA educational or rehabilitation benefits, these military dependents are Washington resident students:

Spouses, state registered domestic partners, or dependents (as defined in Title 10 U.S.C. Sec. 1072(2)) of active duty members stationed in Washington or of Washington national guard members (national guard members do not have to be on active duty).

The student does not need to live in Washington.

If the active duty member or national guard member is stationed out-of-state, the student maintains resident student status as long as they are either:

Enrolled in a Washington institution prior to the reassignment and stay continuously enrolled after the reassignment or

Starting June 9, 2022: Enroll in a Washington institution within three years of the date of reassignment.

Spouses, state-registered domestic partners, or dependents (as defined in Title 10 U.S.C. Sec. 1072(2)) of active duty members or Washington national guard members stationed out-of-state who entered service as a Washington resident and maintained their Washington domicile. The student does not need to live in Washington.

Spouses, state-registered domestic partners and children under 26 of a veteran who separated or retired from the uniformed services with at least ten years of honorable service and at least 90 days of active duty service (separation/retirement does not have to be from active duty).

This is for students who are not eligible for VA educational or rehabilitation benefits.

The student must enter school within three years of the veteran's separation/retirement.

Neither the dependent nor the veteran need to live in Washington.

The student maintains resident student status as long as they stay continuously enrolled.

Does not apply if the veteran had a dishonorable discharge from the uniformed services.

People who live in Washington and are spouses or dependents of active duty members who live in Washington and are stationed in an Oregon county that borders Washington. If the active duty member moves out of Washington or is stationed outside of an Oregon county that borders Washington, the student maintains resident student status as long as they are either:

Enrolled in a Washington institution prior to the reassignment/move and stay continuously enrolled after the reassignment/move or

Admitted to an institution before the reassignment/move and enrolled in the institution for the term the student was admitted.

Documentation

Documentation

In addition to typical residency documentation, the residency office or financial aid office may ask for one or more of the following documents:

Certificate of Eligibility.

DD-214.

Leave and Earning Statement (LES).

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders.

Military ID.

Tuition waivers

Tuition waivers

Veterans and their dependents may qualify for tuition waivers at Washington's colleges and universities.

Some schools offer tuition waivers to veterans. Students should check with their school's veteran affairs office for more information.

Spouses, domestic partners, and children of veterans

Public colleges and universities in Washington may waive all or part of undergraduate tuition and fees (and give up to a $500 yearly book stipend) for children, spouses, and domestic partners of any of the following:

Veterans or national guard members who became totally disabled as a result of active military service.

Military members who are determined to be POW or MIA.

Military members who lost their lives as a result of active military service.

Both the dependent and the veteran must have a domicile in Washington (no minimum amount of time is required). The waiver has other requirements. Students should check with their school's veteran affairs office for more information.

Other ways to meet residency requirements

There are other ways to be a Washington resident student. See the tabs below for more information.

Recent high school graduates

Recent high school graduates

Recent high school graduates whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) moved out of Washington may be considered Washington resident students. These students:

To qualify, students must meet all of the following:

The student must have spent at least 75 percent of their last two years of high school in a Washington high school. They do not have to graduate from a Washington high school.

The student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must have had a domicile in Washington for at least one year within the five-year period before the student graduated high school.

The student must start college within six months of graduating high school.

Oregon residents

Oregon residents

Oregon residents who live on the Oregon-Washington border or recently moved to Washington may be considered Washington resident students. Specific requirements depend on the school and the student's individual situation. Students should contact their school's residency officer to find out if they qualify. Students who qualify:

The colleges and universities in Washington that may choose to participate in this program are:

Clark College

Columbia Basin College

Grays Harbor College

Lower Columbia College

Walla Walla Community College

Washington State University-Vancouver

Washington State University-Tri Cities

Tribal members

Tribal members

Tribal members who meet the following two conditions are Washington resident students:

Membership in one of the federally recognized tribes (list) whose traditional and customary tribal boundaries included portions of the state of Washington, or whose tribe was granted reserved lands within the state of Washington.

For at least one year immediately prior to enrollment, students must have been domiciled in one or a combination of the following states: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

These students:

Tuition Waivers

Tuition Waivers

Public colleges and universities may waive the difference between resident and nonresident tuition for the following nonresident students:

Community and technical college students who are U.S. citizens or FAFSA-eligible non-citizens. More information on SBCTC's website

Graduate assistants who work 20 or more hours per week

Faculty/staff and their families

Individuals who are eligible for refugee resettlement benefits and their families

Dependents of U.S. Congress members who represent Washington

Not every school offers these waivers. Students should check with their residency officer for more information.

Information for college staff

The following section is for college staff who make residency decisions or who help students with residency questions.

Public institutions

Public institutions

Each public college and university has a residency officer. The residency officer uses state laws, rules, and guidelines to determine student residency. The financial aid office uses the residency officer's determination to award state financial aid. Financial aid officers at public institutions should not re-determine residency. They should use the residency decision already determined by the residency officer. If the financial aid office sees conflicting information that makes them think the residency determination is incorrect, they should contact the residency officer.

Residency officers make the final residency decision. Other campus staff should contact their residency officer before giving students residency advice.

Private institutions

Private institutions

At private colleges and universities that participate in state financial aid, the financial aid office makes the final residency decision. Other campus staff should contact their financial aid office before giving students residency advice.

Decision-making guidance

Decision-making guidance

Residency officers and financial aid administrators who need help making residency decisions should use the resources on this page. They can also use:

If they still need help, they can email WSAC.

Student residency laws and policies

Student residency is governed by statewide laws, rules, and policies.

Legislative foundation

Legislative foundation
Revised Code of Washington (RCW)

28B.15.011 Classification as resident or nonresident student - Legislative intent.

28B.15.012 Classification as resident or nonresident student-Definitions.

28B.15.013 Classification as resident or nonresident student-Standards for determining domicile in the state-Presumptions-Cut-off date for classification application change.

28B.15.0131 Resident tuition rates-American Indian students.

28B.15.0139 Resident tuition rates-Border county higher education opportunity project.

28B.15.014 Exemption from nonresident tuition fees differential.

28B.15.015 Classification as resident or nonresident student-Rules

Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

250-18-Residency status for higher education

WSAC's role

WSAC's role

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC):

Adopts residency rules for tuition and fee purposes.

Sets guidelines for all public colleges and universities to follow.

Advises residency officers and financial aid officers on residency decisions.

Residency disputes

Residency disputes

Students who do not agree with their school's residency decision should submit an appeal to their school. If the issue is not solved after appealing, students can send a complaint form to WSAC. WSAC cannot overturn a school's decision, but it can review the decision and advise the school. It can also review if the school followed its published policies and procedures.

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Students who are Washington residents: Both U.S. citizens and non-citizens can be Washington residents, including undocumented students. In most cases, a Washington resident is someone who lives in the state for one year immediately prior to starting their college or program. But there are other ways to be a resident.

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Creating and Using you StudentAid.gov account (Spanish)

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Creating and Using you StudentAid.gov account (Spanish)

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The StudentAid.gov account also known as your FSA ID is a username and password combination you use to log in to U.S. Department of Education (ED) online systems. The StudentAid.gov account is your legal signature and shouldn’t be created or used by anyone other than you—not even your parent, your child, a school official, or a loan company representative.  Please use this resource to navigate creating a StudentAid.gov account.

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FAFSA Dependency Status Information (Spanish)

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FAFSA Dependency Status Information (Spanish)

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Colleges and Career Schools

The colleges and universities listed in the tabs below participate in the following state financial aid programs:

Eligible students must attend a participating school to receive state aid for campus-based education or training.

Public Four-Year Colleges & Universities

Independent/Private Four-Year Nonprofit

Private Four-Year For Profit

Community & Technical Colleges

Tribal Colleges

Private Two-Year Career Colleges Nonprofit

Private Two-Year Career Colleges For Profit

Apprenticeships

Approved non-campus-based apprenticeship programs may also qualify for WA Grant and Passport to Careers. Check with the program sponsor for more information about financial aid for apprenticeships.

Related Resources
Images, clockwise from top left: Washington State University, Northwest Indian College, Cornish College of the Arts, the Evergreen State College

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State Financial Aid - Participating Institutions

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The colleges and universities listed in the tabs below participate in the following state financial aid programs: Eligible students must attend a participating school to receive state aid for campus-based education or training. Approved non-campus-based apprenticeship programs may also qualify for WA Grant and Passport to Careers.

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Tips for Engaging Parents in FAFSA Completion

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Washington Financial Aid for Education and Training Videos

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Washington Financial Aid for Education and Training (English)

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Help students and parents prepare for college or career school. The Financial Aid Toolkit provides federal student aid information and outreach tools for counselors, college access professionals, nonprofit mentors, and other advisors.

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FAFSA Training Offered by Federal Student Aid

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This toolkit contains a host of resources supporting the Washington College Grant and the financial aid application process. The full list of toolkit resources and related websites can be found in the tabs below, and can also be accessed directly via Google Drive.

The toolkit has many potential uses-here are some quick ideas:

New! Share the WCG Informational Videos with students and families in your school or community. Available in seven languages.

Print out Washington College Grant handouts or flyers as takeaways for your students, families, or customers. Several translations are available.

Use our WCG messaging slideshow on your hallway monitors and cafeteria screens, and in career centers. Or print out the slides for display on bulletin boards or in classrooms.

Share our website resources in your newsletters and emails.

Promote the ready-made social media images on your social media channels.

Please let us know if there is additional information you would like to see added to the toolkit. You can reach us at counciltools@wsac.wa.gov.

Toolkit Resources

Toolkit Resources

Messaging Slideshow: We designed these high-level messages to accomplish three things:

Draw attention.

Quickly highlight a potential value to the audience.

Direct the audience to resources to take the next step. We have compiled these messages into a slide deck titled "Think You Can't Afford College or Career Education?" The slides are a potential resource for career centers, classrooms, worksource centers, libraries, and more. They also could be used as social media images. The messages are intended to pique viewers' interest in continued education and make them question false assumptions around financial aid accessibility and college and career education affordability.

Handouts & Flyers: Includes the following:

Washington College Grant print-friendly flyer - gives an overview of the new Washington College Grant and a link to get more information. Available in several languages.

Ask Otterbot half-page handout - helps College Bound Scholarship students sign-up for financial aid texting assistance from WSAC.

5 Financial Aid Myths handout - designed to dispel common myths related to financial aid. Available in several languages.

College Bound Scholarship Myths & Facts handout - designed to dispel common myths related to the College Bound Scholarship. Available in several languages.

WASFA promotional flyer - promotes Washington's state financial aid application for undocumented individuals and others. Available in English and Spanish.

What about College Bound? - print-friendly handout - explains how CBS and WCG work together to give students opportunities.

Social media images:

This toolkit contains several ready-made social media images for FAFSA, WASFA, and WCG promotion. Follow @WSACouncil for access to more social media messages for redistribution.

Website Resources

Website Resources

You will find helpful resources and information for the following programs on our websites:
Washington College Grant

The Washington College Grant is one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. The grant gives more money to more people for more kinds of education and training beyond high school. Funding is guaranteed for eligible students. The guarantee of financial aid can help reduce the affordability barriers that currently prevent students from pursuing college and career education.
WCG Informational Videos

WSAC worked with the North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) to develop videos to increase students' awareness of state financial aid and postsecondary education opportunities. These videos are free for counselors and advocates to share with students and families. Available in multiple languages: English | Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Somali | Tagalog | Vietnamese
FAFSA Completion Dashboard

Updated weekly, the dashboard provides public-facing, aggregate district- and state-level comparison data for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Unfortunately, Washington's past FAFSA completion rates have been low.
Plan Your Future

The Plan Your Future page provides information on career exploration, applying to colleges, state financial aid programs, and more for high school juniors and seniors.
How to Apply for Financial Aid

Applying for financial aid is a crucial first step toward an affordable degree or credential. This is especially true for students from low- and middle-income families. If students don't apply for financial aid, they can't get scholarships, grants, or loans from schools or state and federal financial aid programs. This web page provides information on both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).
College Bound Scholarship

The College Bound Scholarship is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who sign up in middle school and fulfill the scholarship pledge. Visitors to the site can find information on College Bound eligibility and access. Counselors will also find a host of resources to help parents and students understand and access the program.
12th Year Campaign

The 12th Year Campaign boosts college and financial aid application rates in Washington by helping those working with high school seniors and their families complete applications for college admissions and financial aid. The web page contains information and resources designed to help schools and partners host a successful financial aid advising day. The 12th Year Campaign is also hosting virtual financial aid info and filing events.

Otterbot is a free texting service created to support high school seniors who have signed up for the College Bound Scholarship. Otter sends financial aid info and reminders to College Bound seniors
Passport to Careers

The Passport to Careers program helps students who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied homelessness to prepare for and succeed in college, apprenticeships, or pre-apprenticeship programs.

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This toolkit contains a host of resources supporting the Washington College Grant and the financial aid application process. The full list of toolkit resources and related websites can be found in the tabs below, and can also be accessed directly via Google Drive. The toolkit has many potential uses-here are some quick ideas: New!

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Washington College Grant Messaging Slideshow

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Washington College Grant Messaging Slideshow

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Use our WCG messaging slideshow on your hallway monitors and cafeteria screens, and in career centers. Or print out the slides for display on bulletin boards or in classrooms.

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WSAC Financial Aid Social Media Graphics

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WSAC Financial Aid Social Media Graphics

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Ready made social media graphics to share on your social media channels.

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These Kahoot! quizzes accompany the student support modules found at https://wsac.wa.gov/12th-year-campaign

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Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn - any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

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Some schools will require you to complete an additional financial aid application called the CSS Profile. Learn more about it here.

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Need help completing your CSS Profile? Watch our quick overview to navigate the process and check out our other resources, like the Frequently Asked Questions, to find more information.

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Need help completing your CSS Profile? Watch our quick overview to navigate the process and check out our other resources, like the Frequently Asked Questions, to find more information.

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2026-27 FAFSA Guide | How to Complete the New FAFSA Questions

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A Step-By-Step Guide To Completing The 2026-2027 FAFSA 

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A Step-By-Step Guide To Completing The 2026-2027 FAFSA 

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The 2024-25 FAFSA® is getting a major makeover

Great news! The FAFSA® will be simpler and shorter, with way fewer questions to answer. You can even have your tax return info imported right from the IRS, saving you even more time.

There's also an important date change:

The FAFSA® 2024-25 application open has been delayed from October 1 to December 2023. After the 2024-25 application, the FAFSA® will go back to opening on October 1.

Some college money is awarded first-come, first-served, so be sure to file the FAFSA® as soon as it opens in December! See all FAFSA® deadlines on studentaid.gov.

Read our blog post for more details on the 2024-25 FAFSA® changes.

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2024-25 FAFSA Guide | How to Complete the New FAFSA Questions

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Navigate the 2024-25 FAFSA with our FAFSA guide. Learn how to best answer each question, stay updated on important changes, and maximize your financial aid.

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PSCCN  South King County & Pierce County Focused Resources

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PSCCN  South King County & Pierce County Focused Resources

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PSCCN works with educators, students and leadership to identify and address gaps in student-facing materials regarding access and succeed in postsecondary education. PSCCN works with partners to create regional tools and resources that are relevant to students and families and are easy to utilize in schools.

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Resources - Puget Sound College and Career Network

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Washington Financial Aid for Education and Training Videos

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Washington Financial Aid for Education and Training Videos

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A series of 5 short videos about Washington College Grant in 7 languages.

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The Washington Student Achievement Council

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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WSOS prepares Washington students to meet our state's workforce shortages by reducing barriers to education and training in high-demand trade, health care or STEM fields. WSOS supports students with flexible financial aid funding and student support services such as mentorship, professional development and networking. We help students achieve success from their first day on campus to the launch of their professional career in Washington state.

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Home - Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

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We champion Washington students for Washington jobs. (WSOS) was created in 2011 to address unfilled seats in the high-demand sectors that drive our economy.

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Sample Financial Aid Advising Week Schedule Graphic

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Sample Financial Aid Advising Week Schedule Graphic

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If you have more time to implement Financial Aid Advising Day activities. Here is a sample agenda for a Financial Aid Advising Week.

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FA Advising Week Sample Schedule (6).pdf

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Financial Aid Advising Month Sample Schedule

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Financial Aid Advising Month Sample Schedule

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If you have weekly advisory or homeroom, this schedule might work better that the FAAD Week schedule.

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FA Advising Month Sample Schedule with Links.pdf

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Creating an StudentAid.gov (FSA ID)  or WASFA Account Lesson Plan 

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Creating an StudentAid.gov (FSA ID)  or WASFA Account Lesson Plan 

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This activity will help your students prepare to apply for

financial aid by creating their FSA ID or WASFA account. All the resources to complete this activity are linked in the plan.

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FAAD Lesson Plan - FSA ID and WASFA Account Creation (4).pdf

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This activity will help your students prepare to apply for financial aid by learning more about the types of financial aid, where it comes from, and how to apply.

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Better FAFSA for Mixed Status Families. Updates & What We Know Slide deck

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Better FAFSA for Mixed Status Families. Updates & What We Know Slide deck

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Better FAFSA for Mixed Status Families.Updates & What We Know

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Better FAFSA for Mixed-Status Families: Top 10 Things to Know So You Can Prepare

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Better FAFSA for Mixed-Status Families: Top 10 Things to Know So You Can Prepare

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Federal Data Protection for FAFSA: 20 U.S. Code  § 1090 (3) (A) (E)

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Federal Data Protection for FAFSA: 20 U.S. Code  § 1090 (3) (A) (E)

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Amendment of Section

Pub. L. 116-260, div. FF, title VII, §§ 701(b), 702(m)(1), , 134 Stat. 3137, 3168; Pub. L. 117-103, div. R, § 102(a), (b)(4), , 136 Stat. 819, provided that, effective , except as otherwise expressly provided, and applicable with respect to award year 2024-2025 and each subsequent award year, as determined under this chapter, this section is amended to read as follows:

§ 1090. Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(a) Simplified application for Federal student financial aid

(1) In general

Each individual seeking to apply for Federal financial aid under this subchapter for award year 2024-2025 and any subsequent award year shall file a free application with the Secretary, known as the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid", to determine eligibility for such aid, as described in paragraph (2), and in accordance with section 1087ss of this title.

(2) Free application

(A) In general

The Secretary shall make available, for the purposes of paragraph (1), a free application to determine the eligibility of a student for Federal financial aid under this subchapter.

(B) Information required by the applicant

(i) In general

The applicant, and, if necessary, the parents or spouse of the applicant, shall provide the Secretary with the applicable information described in clause (ii) in order to be eligible for Federal financial aid under this subchapter.

(ii) Information to be provided

The information described in this clause is the following:

(I) Name.

(II) Contact information, including address, phone number, email address, or other electronic address.

(III) Social security number.

(IV) Date of birth.

(V) Marital status.

(VI) Citizenship status, including alien registration number, if applicable.

(VII) Sex.

(VIII) Race or ethnicity, using categories developed in consultation with the Bureau of the Census and the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences that, to the greatest extent practicable, separately capture the racial groups specified in the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census.

(IX) State of legal residence and date of residency.

(X) The following information on secondary school completion:

(aa) Name and location of the high school from which the applicant received, or will receive prior to the period of enrollment for which aid is sought, a regular high school diploma;

(bb) name and location of the entity from which the applicant received, or will receive prior to the period of enrollment for which aid is sought, a recognized equivalent of a regular high school diploma; or

(cc) if the applicant completed or will complete prior to the period of enrollment for which aid is sought, a secondary school education in a home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under State law.

(XI) Name of each institution where the applicant intends to apply for enrollment or continue enrollment.

(XII) Year in school for period of enrollment for which aid is sought, including whether applicant will have finished first bachelor's degree prior to the period of enrollment for which aid is sought.

(XIII) Whether one or both of the applicant's parents attended college.

(XIV) Any required asset information, unless exempt under section 1087ss of this title, in which the applicant shall indicate-

(aa) the annual amount of child support received, if applicable; and

(bb) all required asset information not described in item (aa).

(XV) The number of members of the applicant's family who will also be enrolled in an eligible institution of higher education on at least a half-time basis during the same enrollment period as the applicant.

(XVI) If the applicant meets any of the following designations:

(aa) Is an unaccompanied homeless youth, or is unaccompanied, at risk of homelessness, and self-supporting.

(bb) Is an emancipated minor.

(cc) Is in legal guardianship.

(dd) Has been a dependent ward of the court at any time since the applicant turned 13.

(ee) Has been in foster care at any time since the applicant turned 13.

(ff) Both parents have died since the applicant turned 13.

(gg) Is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States or is serving (on the date of the application) on active duty in the Armed Forces for other than training purposes.

(hh) Is under the age of 24 and has a dependent child or relative.

(ii) Does not have access to parental information due to an unusual circumstance described in section 1087vv(d)(9) of this title.

(XVII) If the applicant receives or has received any of the following means-tested Federal benefits within the last two years:

(aa) The supplemental security income program under title XVI of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.).

(bb) The supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), a nutrition assistance program carried out under section 19 of such Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2028), or a supplemental nutrition assistance program carried out under section 1841(c) of title 48.

(cc) The free and reduced price school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.).

(dd) The program of block grants for States for temporary assistance for needy families established under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).

(ee) The special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 1786 of title 42.

(ff) The Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).

(gg) Federal housing assistance programs, including tenant-based assistance under section 1437f(o) of title 42, and public housing, as defined in section 1437a(b)(1) of title 42.

(hh) Refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan under section 36B of title 26.

(ii) The Earned Income Tax Credit under section 32 of title 26.

(jj) Any other means-tested program determined by the Secretary to be appropriate.

(XVIII) If the applicant, or, if necessary, the parents or spouse of the applicant, reported receiving tax exempt payments from an individual retirement plan (as defined in section 7701 of title 26) distribution or from pensions or annuities on a Federal tax return, information as to how much of the individual retirement plan distribution or pension or annuity disbursement was a qualified rollover.

(XIX) If the applicant, or, if necessary, the parents or spouse of the applicant, reported receiving foreign income that is exempt from Federal taxation or for which a permanent resident of the United States or United States citizen receives a foreign tax credit, information regarding the amount of such foreign income.

(XX) If the applicant, or, if applicable, the parents or spouse of the applicant, elects to report receiving college grant and scholarship aid included in gross income on a Federal tax return described in section 1087vv(e)(2) of this title, information regarding the amount of such aid

(iii) Prohibition against requesting information more than once

Any information requested during the process of creating an account for completing the free application under this subsection, shall, to the fullest extent possible, not be required a second time for the same award year, or in a duplicative manner, when completing such free application except in the case of an unusual situation, such as a temporary inability to access an account for completing such free application.

(iv) Change in family size

The Secretary shall provide a process by which an applicant shall confirm the accuracy of family size or update the family size with respect to such applicant for purposes of determining the need of such applicant for financial assistance under this subchapter based on a change in family size from the tax year data used for such determination.

(v) Single question for homeless status

The Secretary shall ensure that-

(I) on the form developed under this section for which the information is applicable, there is a single, easily understood screening question to identify an applicant who is an unaccompanied homeless youth or is unaccompanied, at risk of homelessness, and self-supporting; and

(II) such question is distinct from those relating to an individual who does not have access to parental income due to an unusual circumstance.

(vi) Adjustments

The Secretary shall disclose on the FAFSA that the student may, on a case-by-case basis, qualify for an adjustment under section 1087tt of this title to the cost of attendance or the values of the data items required to calculate the student's eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant or the student aid index for the student or parent.

(C) Notification and approval of request for tax return information

The Secretary shall notify students and borrowers who wish to submit an application for Federal student financial aid under this subchapter (as well as parents and spouses who must sign such an application or request or a Master Promissory Note on behalf of those students and borrowers) of the authority of the Secretary to require that such persons affirmatively approve that the Internal Revenue Service disclose their tax return information as described in section 1098h of this title.

(D) Authorizations available to the applicant

(i) Authorization to disclose FAFSA information, including a redisclosure of tax return information, to institution, State higher education agency, and designated scholarship organizations

An applicant and, if necessary, the parents or spouse of the applicant shall provide the Secretary with authorization to disclose to an institution, State higher education agency, and scholarship organizations (designated (prior to ) by the Secretary under subsection (a)(3)(E)) as in effect on such date, as specified by the applicant and in accordance with section 1098h of this title, in order for the applicant's eligibility for Federal financial aid programs, State financial aid programs, institutional financial aid programs, and scholarship programs at scholarship organizations (designated (prior to ) by the Secretary under subsection (a)(3)(E)) as in effect on such date, to be determined, the following:

(I) Information described under section 6103(l)(13) of title 26.

(II) All information provided by the applicant on the application described by this subsection to determine the applicant's eligibility for Federal financial aid under this subchapter and for the application, award, and administration of such Federal financial aid, except the name of an institution to which an applicant selects to redisclose information shall not be disclosed to any other institution.

(ii) Authorization to disclose to benefits programs

(E) Action by the Secretary

Upon receiving-

(i) an application under this section, the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable, perform the necessary functions with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to calculate the applicant's student aid index and scheduled award for a Federal Pell Grant, if applicable, assuming full-time enrollment for an academic year, and note to the applicant the assumptions relationship to the scheduled award; and

(ii) an authorization under subparagraph (D), the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable, disclose the information described under such subparagraph, as specified by the applicant, in order for the applicant's eligibility for Federal, State, or institutional student financial aid programs or means-tested Federal benefit programs to be estimated or determined.

(F) Work study wages

With respect to an applicant who has received income earned from work under part C of this subchapter, the Secretary shall take the steps necessary to collect information on the amount of such income for the purposes of calculating such applicant's student aid index and scheduled award for a Federal Pell Grant, if applicable, without adding additional questions to the FAFSA, including by collecting such information from institutions of higher education participating in work-study programs under part C of this subchapter.

(3) Information to be supplied by the Secretary of Education

(A) In general

Upon receiving and timely processing a free application that contains the information described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall provide to the applicant the following information based on full-time attendance for an academic year:

(i) The estimated dollar amount of a Federal Pell Grant scheduled award for which the applicant is eligible for such award year.

(ii) Information on other types of Federal financial aid for which the applicant may be eligible (including situations in which the applicant could qualify for 150 percent of a scheduled Federal Pell Grant award and loans made under this subchapter) and how the applicant can find additional information regarding such aid.

(iii) Consumer-tested information regarding each institution selected by the applicant in accordance with paragraph (2)(B)(ii)(XI), which may include the following:

(I) The following information, as collected through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System or a successor Federal data system as designated by the Secretary:

(aa) Net price by the income categories, as described under section 1015a(i)(6) of this title, and disaggregated by undergraduate and graduate programs, as applicable.

(bb) Graduation rate.

(cc) Retention rate.

(dd) Transfer rate, if available.

(II) Median debt of students upon completion.

(III) Institutional default rate, as calculated under section 1085 of this title.

(iv) If the student is eligible for a student aid index of less than or equal to zero under section 1087mm of this title, a notification of the Federal means-tested benefits that they have not already indicated they receive, but for which they may be eligible, and relevant links and information on how to apply for such benefits.

(v) Information on education tax benefits described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 25A(a) of title 26 or other applicable education tax benefits determined in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury.

(vi) If the individual identified as a veteran, or as serving (on the date of the application) on active duty in the Armed Forces for other than training purposes, information on benefits administered by the Department of Veteran Affairs or Department of Defense, respectively.

(vii) If applicable, the applicant's current outstanding balance of loans under this subchapter.

(B) Information provided to the State

(i) In general

(ii) Use of information

A State agency administering State-based financial aid-

(I) shall use the information provided under clause (i) solely for the application, award, and administration of State-based financial aid for which the applicant is eligible;

(II) may use the information, except for the information described under section 6103(l)(13) of title 26, for State agency research that does not release any individually identifiable information on any applicant to promote college attendance, persistence, and completion;

(III) may use identifying information provided by student applicants on the FAFSA to determine whether or not a graduating secondary student has filed the application in coordination with local educational agencies or secondary schools to encourage students to complete the application; and

(IV) may share the application information, excluding the information described under section 6103(l)(13) of title 26, with any other entity, only if such applicant provides explicit written consent of the applicant, except as provided in subclause (III).

(iii) Limitation on consent process

A State may provide a consent process whereby an applicant may elect to share the information described in clause (i), except for the information described in section 6103(l)(13) of title 26, through explicit written consent to Federal, State, or local government agencies or tribal organizations to assist such applicant in applying for and receiving Federal, State, or local government assistance, or tribal assistance for any component of the applicant's cost of attendance that may include financial assistance or non-monetary assistance.

(iv) Prohibition

Any entity that receives applicant information under clause (iii) shall not sell, share, or otherwise use applicant information other than for the purposes outlined in clause (iii).

(C) Use of information provided to the institution

An institution-

(i) shall use the information provided to it solely for the application, award, and administration of financial aid to the applicant;

(ii) may use the information provided, excluding the information described under section 6013(l)(13) of title 26, for research that does not release any individually identifiable information on any applicant, to promote college attendance, persistence, and completion; and

(iii) shall not share such educational record information with any other entity without the explicit written consent of the applicant.

(D) Prohibition

Any entity that receives applicant information under subparagraph (C)(iii) shall not sell, share, or otherwise use applicant information other than for the purposes outlined in subparagraph (C).

(E) FAFSA information that includes tax return information

An applicant's FAFSA information that includes return or return information as described in section 6103(l)(13) of title 26 may be disclosed or redisclosed (which shall include obtaining, sharing, or discussing such information) only in accordance with the procedures described in section 1098h of this title.

(4) Development of form and information exchange

Prior to the design of the free application under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, on an annual basis-

(A) consult with stakeholders to gather information about innovations and technology available to-

(i) ensure an efficient and effective process;

(ii) mitigate unintended consequences; and

(iii) determine the best practices for outreach to students and families during the transition to the streamlined process for the determination of Federal financial aid and Federal Pell Grant eligibility while reducing the data burden on applicants and families; and

(B) solicit public comments for the format of the free application that provides for adequate time to incorporate feedback prior to development of the application for the succeeding award year.

(5) No additional information requests permitted

In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may not require additional information to be submitted by an applicant (or the parents or spouse of an applicant) for Federal financial aid through other requirements or reporting, except as required under a process or procedure exercised in accordance with the authority under section 1087tt of this title.

(6) State-run programs

(A) In general

The Secretary shall conduct outreach to States in order to research the benefits to students of States relying solely on the student aid index, scheduled Pell Grant Award, or the financial data made available, upon authorization by the applicant, as a result of an application for aid under this subsection for determining the eligibility of the applicant for State provided financial aid.

(B) Secretarial review

(i) a list of States that do not require additional financial information separate from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and do not require asset information from students who qualify for the exemption from asset reporting under section 1087ss of this title for the purposes of awarding State scholarships and grant aid;

(ii) a list of States that require asset information from students who qualify for the exemption from asset reporting under section 1087ss of this title for the purposes of awarding State scholarships and grant aid;

(iii) a list of States that have indicated that they require additional financial information separate from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for purposes of awarding State scholarships and grant aid; and

(iv) with the publication of the lists under this subparagraph, information about additional resources available to applicants, including links to such State websites.

(7) Institution-run financial aid

(A) In general

The Secretary shall conduct outreach to institutions of higher education to describe the benefits to students of relying solely on the student aid index, scheduled Pell Grant Award, or the financial data made available, upon authorization for release by the applicant, as a result of an application for aid under this subsection for determining the eligibility of the applicant for institutional financial aid. The Secretary shall make readily available to the public through its websites and other means-

(i) a list of institutions that do not require additional financial information separate from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and do not require asset information from students who qualify for the exemption from asset reporting under section 1087ss of this title for the purpose of awarding institution-run financial aid;

(ii) a list of institutions that require asset information from students who qualify for the exemption from asset reporting under section 1087ss of this title for the purpose of awarding institution-run financial aid;

(iii) a list of institutions that require additional financial information separate from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the purpose of awarding institution-run financial aid; and

(iv) with the publication of the list in clause (iii), information about additional resources available to applicants.

(8) Security of data

The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury-

(A) take all necessary steps to safeguard the data required to be transmitted for the purpose of this section between Federal agencies and to States and institutions of higher education and secure the transmittal of such data;

(B) provide guidance to States and institutions of higher education regarding their obligation to ensure the security of the data provided under this section and section 6103 of title 26; and

(9) Report to Congress

(A) In general

Not later than 1 year after , the Secretary shall report to the authorizing committees on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out this subsection, including planning and stakeholder consultation. Such report shall include-

(i) benchmarks for implementation;

(ii) entities and organizations that the Secretary consulted;

(iii) system requirements for such implementation and how they will be addressed;

(iv) any areas of concern and potential problem issues uncovered that may hamper such implementation; and

(v) solutions determined to address such issues.

(B) Updates

The Secretary shall provide updates to the authorizing committees -

(i) as to the progress and planning described in subparagraph (A) prior to implementation of the revisions to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid under this subsection not less often than quarterly; and

(ii) at least 6 months and 1 year after implementation of the revisions to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

(b) Adjustments and improvements

(1) In general

(A) examples of the special circumstances under which a student or family member may qualify for such adjustment or determination of independence; and

(B) additional information regarding the steps a student or family member may take in order to seek an adjustment under section 1087tt of this title.

(2) Consumer testing

(A) In general

Not later than 9 months after , the Secretary shall begin consumer testing the design of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid under this section with prospective first-generation college students, representatives of students (including low-income students, English learners, first-generation college students, adult students, veterans, servicemembers, and prospective students), students' families (including low-income families, families with English learners, families with first-generation college students, and families with prospective students), institutions of higher education, secondary school and postsecondary counselors, and nonprofit consumer groups.

(B) Updates

For award year 2024-2025 and at least each fourth succeeding award year thereafter, the Secretary shall update the design of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid based on additional consumer testing with the populations described in subparagraph (A) in order to improve the usability and accessibility of the application.

(3) Accessibility of the FAFSA

The Secretary shall-

(A) in conjunction with the Bureau of the Census, determine the most common languages spoken by English learner students and their parents in the United States;

(B) develop and make publicly available versions of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form in not fewer than 11 of the most common languages determined under subparagraph (A) and make such versions available and accessible to applicants in paper and electronic formats; and

(C) ensure that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available in formats accessible to individuals with disabilities and compliant with the most recent Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, or successor guidelines.

(4) Reapplication in a succeeding academic year

In order to streamline an applicant's experience in applying for financial aid, the Secretary shall allow an applicant who electronically applies for financial assistance under this subchapter for an academic year subsequent to an academic year for which such applicant applied for financial assistance under this subchapter to automatically electronically import all of the applicant's (including parents', guardians', or spouses', as applicable) identifying, demographic, and school data from the previous application and to update such information to reflect any circumstances that have changed.

(5) Technology accessibility

The Secretary shall make the application under this section available through prevalent technology. Such technology shall, at a minimum, enable applicants to-

(A) save data; and

(B) submit the application under this subchapter to the Secretary through such technology.

(6) Verification burden

The Secretary shall-

(A) to the maximum extent practicable, streamline and simplify the process of verification for applicants for Federal financial aid;

(B) in establishing policies and procedures to verify applicants' eligibility for Federal financial aid, consider-

(i) the burden placed on low-income applicants;

(ii) the risk to low-income applicants of failing to complete the application, enroll in college, or complete a postsecondary credential as a result of being selected for verification;

(iii) the effectiveness of the policies and procedures in preventing overpayments; and

(iv) the reasons for the source of any improper payments; and

(C) issue a public report not less often than annually that includes the number and percentage of applicants subject to verification, whether the applicants ultimately received Federal financial aid disbursements, the extent to which the student aid index changed for such applicants as a result of verification, and the extent to which such applicants' eligibility for Federal financial aid under this subchapter changed.

(7) Studies

The Secretary shall periodically conduct studies on-

(A) whether the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a barrier to college enrollment by examining-

(i) the effect of States requiring additional information specified in clauses (ii) and (iii) of subsection (a)(6)(B) on the determination of State financial aid awards, including-

(I) how much financial aid awards would change if the additional information were not required; and

(II) the number of students who started but did not finish the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, compared to the baseline year of 2021; and

(ii) the number of students who-

(I) started a Free Application for Federal Student Aid but did not receive financial assistance under this subchapter for the applicable academic year; and

(II) if available, did not enroll in an institution of higher education in the applicable academic year;

(B) the most common barriers faced by applicants in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; and

(C) the most common reasons that students and families do not fill out the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid.

(c) Data and information

(1) In general

The Secretary shall publish data in a publicly accessible manner-

(A) annually on the total number of Free Applications for Federal Student Aid submitted by application cycle, disaggregated by demographic characteristics, type of institution or institutions of higher education to which the applicant applied, the applicant's State of legal residence, and high school and public school district;

(B) quarterly on the total number of Free Applications for Federal Student Aid submitted by application cycle, disaggregated by type of institution or institutions of higher education to which the applicant applied, the applicant's State of legal residence, and high school and public school district;

(C) weekly on the total number of Free Applications for Federal Student Aid submitted, disaggregated by high school and public school district; and

(D) annually on the number of individuals who apply for federal financial aid pursuant to this section who indicated that they are-

(i) an unaccompanied homeless youth or unaccompanied, at risk of homelessness, and self-supporting; or

(ii) a foster care youth.

(2) Contents

The data described in paragraph (1)(D) with respect to homeless youth shall include, at a minimum, for each application cycle-

(A) the total number of all applicants who were determined to be individuals described in section 1087vv(d)(8) of this title; and

(B) the number of applicants described in subparagraph (A), disaggregated-

(i) by State; and

(ii) by the sources of determination as described in section 1087uu-2(b) of this title.

(3) Data sharing

The Secretary may enter into data sharing agreements with the appropriate Federal or State agencies to conduct outreach regarding, and connect applicants directly with, the means-tested Federal benefit programs described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii)(XVII) for which the applicants may be eligible.

(d) Ensuring form usability

(1) Signature

(2) Free preparation authorized

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, an applicant may use a preparer for consultative or preparation services for the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid without charging a fee to the applicant if the preparer-

(A) includes, at the time the application is submitted to the Department, the name, address or employer's address, social security number or employer identification number, and organizational affiliation of the preparer on the applicant's form;

(B) is subject to the same penalties as an applicant for purposely giving false or misleading information in the application;

(C) clearly informs each individual upon initial contact, that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a free form that may be completed without professional assistance; and

(D) does not produce, use, or disseminate any other form for the purpose of applying for Federal financial aid other than the Free Application for Federal Student Aid developed by the Secretary under this section.

(3) Charges to students and parents for use of forms prohibited

The need for and eligibility of a student for financial assistance under this subchapter may be determined only by using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid developed by the Secretary under this section. Such application shall be produced, distributed, and processed by the Secretary, and no parent or student shall be charged a fee by the Secretary, a contractor, a third-party servicer or private software provider, or any other public or private entity for the collection, processing, or delivery of Federal financial aid through the use of such application. No data collected on a form for which a fee is charged shall be used to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid prescribed under this section, except that a Federal or State income tax form prepared by a paid income tax preparer or preparer service for the primary purpose of filing a Federal or State income tax return may be used to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid prescribed under this section.

(4) Application processing cycle

The Secretary shall enable applicants to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid developed under this section and initiate the processing of such application, not later than January 1 of the applicant's planned year of enrollment, to the maximum extent practicable, on or around October 1 prior to the applicant's planned year of enrollment.

(5) Early estimates

The Secretary shall maintain an electronic method for applicants to enter income and family size information to calculate a non-binding estimate of the applicant's Federal financial aid available under this subchapter and shall place such calculator on a prominent location at the beginning of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

(6) Additional forms

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, an institution may not condition the packaging or receipt of Federal financial aid on the completion of additional requests for financial information beyond the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, unless such information is required for verification, a determination of independence, or professional judgement.

See 2020 and 2022 Amendment notes below.

Amendments

2020- Pub. L. 116-260 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to forms and regulations.

2010-Subsec. (e)(3)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 111-152 substituted "based on the Federal Pell Grant amount, determined under section 1070a(b)(2)(A) of this title, for which a student is eligible at the time of application" for "based on the maximum Federal Pell Grant award at the time of application".

2009-Subsec. (a)(3)(C). Pub. L. 111-39, § 407(b)(3)(A), inserted "that" after "except".

Subsec. (e)(8)(A). Pub. L. 111-39, § 407(b)(3)(B), substituted "determine" for "identify".

2008-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110-315, § 483(a)(1), added pars. (1) to (12) and struck out former pars. (1) to (7), which related to forms required, charges for forms, distribution of data, contracts for collection and processing, electronic forms, third party servicers and private software providers, and parents' social security numbers and birth dates.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110-315, § 483(a)(2), (3), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which related to streamlined reapplication process.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110-315, § 483(a)(4), substituted "or other appropriate provider of technical assistance and information on postsecondary educational services for individuals with disabilities, including the National Technical Assistance Center under section 1140q of this title. The Secretary shall continue to implement, to the extent practicable, a toll-free telephone based system to permit applicants who meet the requirements of subsection (b) or (c) of section 1087ss of this title to submit an application over such system" for "that is authorized under section 1485(d)(2)(C) of this title ".

Pub. L. 110-315, § 483(a)(3), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (b).

Pub. L. 110-315, § 103(b)(10), substituted "authorizing committees" for "Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives".

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110-315, § 483(a)(5), added subsec. (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (c).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 110-315, § 483(a)(2), (5), added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Any financial aid application required to be made under this subchapter shall include the name, signature, address or employer's address, social security number or employer identification number, and organizational affiliation of the preparer of such financial aid application."

Subsecs. (f) to (h). Pub. L. 110-315, § 483(a)(5), added subsecs. (f) to (h).

1998-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-244, § 482(a)(1), substituted "form development" for "form" in heading.

Pub. L. 105-244, § 482(a)(2)(C), substituted "The Secretary shall include on the form developed under this subsection such data items as the Secretary determines are appropriate for inclusion. Such items shall be selected in consultation with States to assist in the awarding of State financial assistance. In no case shall the number of such data items be less than the number included on the form on ." for "The Secretary may include on the form developed pursuant to this paragraph not more than eight nonfinancial data items selected in consultation with the States to assist the States in awarding State student financial assistance."

Pub. L. 105-244, § 482(a)(2)(A), (B), substituted "A through D" for "A, C, and D" and struck out "and to determine the need of a student for the purpose of part B of this subchapter" after "part A of this subchapter)".

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105-244, § 482(a)(3), substituted "A through D" for "A, C, and D" in two places and struck out "and the need of a student for the purpose of part B of this subchapter," before "may only be determined" and "or have the student's need established for the purpose of part B of this subchapter" before ", except by use of".

Subsec. (a)(5) to (7). Pub. L. 105-244, § 482(a)(5), added pars. (5) to (7).

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105-244, § 482(c), substituted "and the Workforce" for "and Labor".

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105-244, § 482(d), substituted "section 1485(d)(2)(C)" for "section 1433(c)".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 105-244, § 482(e), struck out heading and text of subsec. (f). Text read as follows: "Nothing in section 1544 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 shall relieve processors or institutions of higher education of any or all obligations under this section."

1993-Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 103-208, § 2(h)(8), made technical amendment to reference to section 1070a(d) of this title to correct reference to corresponding section of original act.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 103-208, § 2(h)(9), inserted at end "No data collected on a form for which a fee is charged shall be used to complete the form prescribed under paragraph (1)."

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 103-208, § 2(h)(10), inserted at end "Entities designated by institutions of higher education or States to receive such data shall be subject to all requirements of this section, unless such requirements are waived by the Secretary. "

Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 103-208, § 2(h)(12), redesignated subsecs. (e) and (f) as (d) and (e), respectively.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 103-208, § 2(h)(12), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (e).

Pub. L. 103-208, § 2(h)(11), substituted "address or employer's address, social security number or employer identification number," for "address, social security number,".

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 103-208, § 2(h)(12), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f).

1992-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102-325, § 483(a), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which contained pars. (1) to (5) relating to a common financial aid form and processing of financial aid applications.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102-325, § 483(a), added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which related to certifications of capability of systems for determining expected family contributions.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 102-325, § 483(b)(1), struck out subsec. (d) which related to provision of early notice to students of their potential eligibility for financial aid.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 102-325, § 483(b)(2), amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) read as follows: "The Secretary shall contract for, or establish, and publicize a toll-free telephone number to provide timely and accurate information to the general public. The information provided shall include specific instructions on completing application forms for assistance under this subchapter."

Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 102-325, § 483(b)(1), (3), added subsecs. (f) and (g) and struck out former subsec. (f) which related to notice of student aid receipt.

1987-Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100-50, § 15(3), (4), inserted in second sentence "or institutions in which the students are enrolled or accepted for enrollment" after "that applicants" and "and on which the applicant shall clearly indicate a choice of lender" before period at end.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 100-50, § 15(5), substituted "not less than 5" for "not less than 3" and inserted sentence at end providing that the Secretary not select new multiple data entry processors until certain examinations and recommendations are made by the Advisory Commission on Student Financial Assistance.

Subsecs. (b) to (f). Pub. L. 100-50, § 15(6), added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsecs. (b) to (e) as (c) to (f), respectively.

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