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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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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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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 2023 will complete the 23-24 FAFSA with 2021 income information.

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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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Filling out and submitting your FAFSA® form is an important step in the journey to paying for college. Learn about the next steps after submitting the application.

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

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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.

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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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Students can use this tool to assess themselves for WASFA Eligibility.

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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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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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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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This tool will allow you to look at and complete a FAFSA without submitting it. You can use this tool to explore and take screenshots for your own presentations.

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CPS Web Applications Demo System - FAFSA on the Web - Federal Student Aid

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This Web site is a demonstration version of Federal Student Aid’s 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 FAFSA on the Web and FAA Access to CPS Online sites. The site provides a way for financial aid administrators to show students and parents, as well as financial aid office…

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Washington State Financial Aid Calculator

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Washington State Financial Aid Calculator

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Many undergraduate students can cover some or all their college costs with the Washington College Grant (WCG) and Federal Pell Grant (Pell).

To get an estimate, you'll need to enter information about your family size and income. You can optionally enter the estimated family contribution (EFC) from a current, completed FAFSA or WASFA to estimate awards.

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Maintained by the Washington Student Achievement Council.

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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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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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The College 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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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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The 12th Year Campaign can help you with two important steps you need to take to go to college: applying for college and applying for financial aid. The first step is to file a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application.

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FA Breakout Room Slide: Helpful Sites & Tips

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FA Breakout Room Slide: Helpful Sites & Tips

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12th Year Campaign Virtual Financial Aid Event Volunteer Registration

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12th Year Campaign Virtual Financial Aid Event Volunteer Registration

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You can manage you volunteer registration here. If you know if anyone that would like to volunteer you can forward them this link.

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We value your privacy. We use cookies and other technologies to keep the site reliable and secure, tailor your experience, measure site performance and present relevant offers and advertisements, as described in our Privacy Policy.

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Statewide Virtual Financial Aid Completion Night Volunteer Sign Up

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Thank you for volunteering for our 12th Year Campaign College Goal Washington Virtual Financial Aid Completion Night. We couldn't support financial aid advising day in this capacity without you and we are grateful for your partnership. You can find a padlet of resources at https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

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The Compass will present you with common topics of interest for many adults returning to college. Select the topics that apply to you, and the Compass will guide you to useful information based on your specific needs and circumstances.

Explore nearly 4,000 educational pathways offered by colleges in Washington—from short certificates to prepare you for immediate employment to four-year degrees to support your career.

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Prepare for your journey

Start your path back to college by getting your questions answered.

The Compass will present you with common topics of interest for many adults returning to college. Select the topics that apply to you, and the Compass will guide you to useful information based on your specific needs and circumstances.

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The Washington College & Career Compass is a tool to help returning learners complete their education.

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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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These free trainings will cover content-based areas such as financial aid basics and financial aid application navigation. They are offered live and recorded.

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Aim Higher Washington Trainings and Strategy Sessions

These trainings and strategy sessions will be offered in partnership with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), Council of Presidents (COP), and Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW). These trainings will cover content-based areas such as financial aid basics and financial aid application navigation. A series of strategy sessions to support implementation of what is learned in the content-based trainings will also be offered. Our workshops were created for:

K-12 staff such as school counselors, career counselors/specialists, administrators, and teachers.

Any college staff who work with students such as student services, admissions and outreach, advisors, residence life, financial aid staff, and more.

Community-based organization staff.

Anyone who wants to learn about and teach their community about financial aid!

Content-based trainings

These sessions are designed to address knowledge gaps and promote a better understanding of the financial aid process.

Financial aid basics

Financial aid basics

In this session, participants will learn the basics of financial aid. We will cover federal and state aid programs including grants, scholarships, work study and loans. We will also discuss when and where to apply for financial aid. Participants will leave with a better understanding of postsecondary funding. This session will prepare participants to help with basic financial aid questions. High school clock hours will be available.

Register - September 29 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Financial aid navigation

Financial aid navigation

In this session, participants will learn about the financial aid process and how to help others navigate applying for financial aid. We will cover how to apply for postsecondary funding with the FAFSA and the WASFA. We will also discuss common challenges and errors as well as next steps. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to help others with this important process. This sessions will prepare participants to assist students as they apply for financial aid and train others. High school clock hours will be available.

Register - October 6 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FAFSA Simplification

FAFSA Simplification

Big changes are coming this fall for 2024-25 financial aid applications! In this session, we will discuss the FAFSA Simplification Act, best practices in implementing changes, and how to communicate changes to partners, students, and their families. We will also share free resources to support you as you help students take their next steps.

Register - August 3 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Partner Trainings

Partner Trainings

Strategy sessions

These sessions will aid participants in developing strategic efforts to support specific populations with financial aid completion. Each session will feature best practices and will include individual and group planning time.

Supporting high school students

Supporting high school students

2022 information pending.

Supporting current college students

Supporting current college students

2022 information pending.

Supporting returning adults

Supporting returning adults

2022 information pending.

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FAFSA Dependency Status Infographic (English)

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FAFSA Dependency Status Infographic (English)

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FAFSA Dependency Status Infographic (Spanish)

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FAFSA Dependency Status Infographic (Spanish)

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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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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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This checklist will tell you how to get ready for college—and how the government can help you pay for it.

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WSAC's line-by-line training for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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The Washington Student Achievement Council

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Simple Steps to Transfer Tax Information Into Your FAFSA (Data Retrieval Tool)

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Simple Steps to Transfer Tax Information Into Your FAFSA (Data Retrieval Tool)

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Simple Steps to Transfer Tax Information Into Your FAFSA (Data Retrieval Tool) in Spanish

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Simple Steps to Transfer Tax Information Into Your FAFSA (Data Retrieval Tool) in Spanish

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WSAC's line-by-line training for the Washington Application for State Financial Aid. This training is part of a larger training including both the FAFSA and WASFA.

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The Washington Student Achievement Council

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

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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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Institutions and organizations must be members of PNACAC in order to participate in any PNACAC sponsored fairs. For membership eligibility guidelines, please click here.

PNACAC will be using StriveScan to allow for electronic student scanning at all fairs. All pricing is included.

Students and families attend PNACAC fairs free of charge. As we near closer to the fairs, each fair will have its own page linked to more detailed information for attendees. We encourage students to set up their StriveScan account prior to the fair.

PNACAC W9

FAIR LOCATION DATE TIME (Local Time)

Thurston County
Saint Martin's University

Marcus Pavilion

5300 Pacific Ave SE

Lacey, WA 98503

September 27, 2022

6:00-8:00 pm

Pierce County
Tacoma Community College

5601 South 19th Street

Tacoma, WA 98466

September 28, 2022

5:30-7:30 pm

Douglas County
Roseburg High School

400 W. Harvard Avenue

Roseburg, OR 97470

October 3, 2022

11:15 am-1:45 pm

Southern Oregon
Southern Oregon University

Stevenson Union

1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland, OR 97520

October 4, 2022

9:00-11:30 am

Central Oregon
Redmond High School

675 SW Rimrock Way

Redmond, OR 97756

October 6, 2022

9:00-11:30 am

Mid-Willamette
University of Oregon

1601 University Street

Eugene, OR 97403

October 7, 2022

9:00-11:30 am

Portland
Doubletree Lloyd Center

1000 NE Multnomah Street

Portland, OR 97232

October 9, 2022

October 10, 2022

12:00-3:30 pm

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Boise
Boise State University

Student Union Building

Simplot Ballroom, 2nd Floor

1700 W University Drive

Boise, ID 83725

November 12, 2022

1:00 pm-4:00 pm

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Institutions and organizations must be members of PNACAC in order to participate in any PNACAC sponsored fairs. For membership eligibility guidelines, please click here. PNACAC will be using StriveScan to allow for electronic student scanning at all fairs. All pricing is included. Students and families attend PNACAC fairs free of charge.

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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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NACAC will be offering in person and virtual college fairs to help students explore their options.

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No matter where you are in the college search process, NACAC College Fairs have something for you! Choose from our In-Person National College Fairs or our Virtual College Fairs to make connections with hundreds of institutions - all in one place!

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Test audio when joining a meeting

If you haven't enabled the setting to automatically join by computer audio, you can test your speaker and microphone right before you enter a Zoom meeting:

1. When joining a meeting, click Test Speaker and Microphone.
The meeting will display a pop-up window to test your speakers.

2. If you don't hear the ringtone, use the drop-down menu or click No, Try Another Speaker to switch speakers until you hear the ringtone. Click Yes to continue to the microphone test.

3. If you don't hear an audio replay, use the drop-down menu or click No, Try Another Microphone to switch microphones until you hear the reply. Click Yes when you hear the replay.

4. Click Join with Computer Audio to exit the speaker and microphone test.

Note: During a meeting, you can also click the arrow icon next to Mute/ Unmute in the meeting controls toolbar to choose a different speaker or microphone.

Test audio settings before a meeting

1. Sign in to the Zoom desktop client.

2. In the top-right corner, click your profile picture, then click Settings.

3. Click the Audio tab.

4. In the Speaker section, click Test Speaker to play a test tone.

5. If you cannot hear it, select a different speaker from the drop-down menu or adjust the Volume.

6. In the Microphone section, click Test Mic to test your microphone.
Your audio will start recording and you will see the Input Level bar move when Zoom is picking up audio. The audio will play back. You can select another microphone from the menu or adjust the input level as needed.

7. (Optional) Select the Automatically adjust microphone volume check box if you want Zoom to adjust the input volume automatically.

Learn more about audio settings, or learn how to troubleshoot speaker or microphone issues on the Zoom desktop client.

Troubleshoot your microphone

If you are on macOS 10.14 Mojave or earlier and can't access the microphone, check your operating system permissions to confirm that Zoom has access to the microphone. Learn more about granting permissions for the Zoom client.

If you are on Windows 10 and can't access the microphone, use the Windows search bar to navigate to Microphone privacy settings. Enable the Allow apps to access your microphone toggle, and enable access for Zoom. For more information, see Microsoft's troubleshooting instructions.

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Don't Forget to Upgrade Zoom to the Latest Version

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Don't Forget to Upgrade Zoom to the Latest Version

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Zoom regularly provides new versions of the Zoom desktop client and mobile app to release new features and fix bugs. We recommend updating to the latest version when it is available to receive the best video and audio experience.

You can check which version you're currently running for video conferencing here, as well as follow our release notes to stay updated on the latest changes from Zoom.

This article covers:

How to download the newest Zoom changes

Upgrading the Zoom desktop client for Windows, macOS, or Linux

Zoom provides a pop-up notification when there is a new mandatory or optional update within 24 hours of logging in.

If you already have the Zoom desktop client installed, check for updates:

1. Sign in to Zoom desktop client.

2. Click your profile picture then click Check for Updates.

If there is a newer version, Zoom will download and install it.

Note: If the desktop client was installed with the MSI installer by you or your IT team, AutoUpdate is disabled by default and the Check for Updates button is also removed. Please contact your IT team or Zoom account admin for help with updating.

You can also manually download the latest version by:

Clicking download from the link at https://zoom.us.

Directly from one of the following links:

Upgrading the Zoom mobile app for iOS or Android

Download the Zoom mobile app from Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Note: Zoom displays a mobile notification whenever there is a new update.

Types of Zoom updates

There are 3 types of updates: web-only, mandatory and optional.

Web-only: These updates are available for download from the web portal for new fixes that are being tested.

Mandatory: These updates will start once you click on update. You cannot proceed further until you update.

Optional: These updates will start once you click on update. You can proceed should you decide to postpone the update till a later time and update manually.

Note: If you choose to postpone your optional update, you will only be prompted to update the next time you login.

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FAFSA Training Offered by Federal Student Aid

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FAFSA Training Offered by Federal Student Aid

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Find online or in-person Federal Student Aid trainings to get you the skills you need to help your students.

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An outline of potential postsecondary pathways.

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

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

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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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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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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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For students who have been in foster care any time after age 13, there are money and resources are available to help college-going – including vocational training, 2-, and 4-year options for most Washington State schools.

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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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In this document you’ll find answers to questions about financial aid for incarcerated and previously incarcerated juveniles.

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Financial Aid & Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

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Financial Aid & Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form that youth need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is filled out each year a student is applying for college. For youth who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness, and who are on their own, applying for the FAFSA can be complex.

This page provides comprehensive FAFSA-related resources to help youth, K-12 educators, homeless service providers, and higher education professionals understand, prepare, and fill out the FAFSA.

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2024-2025 FAFSA Delayed: What You Need to Know
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced that, in order to fully implement the FAFSA Simplification Act, the 2024-25 FAFSA will be released in December 2023, a delay from the usual date of October 1. This delay makes it even more important for professionals who serve youth experiencing homelessness and youth with experience in foster care - school district liaisons, service providers, college access programs, higher education homeless liaisons, and others - to understand the new FAFSA provisions for homeless and foster youth, and proactively reach out and assist youth to complete the FAFSA.

Navigating Financial Aid for Homeless Students: A FAFSA Screening Tool for High School Counselors
This FAFSA screening tool is intended to help counselors and other school staff identify if students are experiencing homelessness or in foster care before they fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Follow these steps and ask your students these questions to identify if they are independent students, meaning they do not need to include their parental information on the FAFSA.

Sample Form Letters to Determine Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the FAFSA
Federal law (the McKinney-Vento Act) requires school district homeless liaisons to inform unaccompanied homeless youth of their status as independent students for financial aid (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA) and help them obtain verification of that status. To help implement this policy, we've prepared a sample form letter (Microsoft Word). This form letter may be edited as appropriate for your school district, institution of higher education, shelter, transitional living program, or street outreach program.

Financial Aid for Youth Who are Homeless (or At Risk of Homelessness) and On Their Own
This resource contains a flowchart to help students see if they qualify as an independent student because they are an unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness. It provides examples of who can make determinations of their status, as well as email templates.

2024-2025 FAFSA Delayed: What You Need to Know
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced that, in order to fully implement the FAFSA Simplification Act, the 2024-25 FAFSA will be released in December 2023, a delay from the usual date of October 1. This delay makes it even more important for professionals who serve youth experiencing homelessness and youth with experience in foster care - school district liaisons, service providers, college access programs, higher education homeless liaisons, and others - to understand the new FAFSA provisions for homeless and foster youth, and proactively reach out and assist youth to complete the FAFSA.

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determination: A Template for Financial Aid Administrators
Financial aid administrators have the responsibility to make determinations of unaccompanied homeless youth if youth are unable to get determinations from other entities. The determination must be made based on the legal definitions of homeless and unaccompanied, and independently from the reasons that the student is an unaccompanied homeless youth, or is a youth who is unaccompanied, at risk of homelessness, and self-supporting. This template can be used by financial aid administrators to make unaccompanied homeless youth determinations.

Sample Form Letters to Determine Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the FAFSA
Federal law (the McKinney-Vento Act) requires school district homeless liaisons to inform unaccompanied homeless youth of their status as independent students for financial aid (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA) and help them obtain verification of that status. To help implement this policy, we've prepared a sample form letter (Microsoft Word). This form letter may be edited as appropriate for your school district, institution of higher education, shelter, transitional living program, or street outreach program.

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Written Statement: A Template for Financial Aid Administrators
This template is for financial aid administrators requesting written statements for students requesting an unaccompanied homeless youth determination.

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Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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This page provides comprehensive FAFSA-related resources to help youth, K-12 educators, homeless service providers, and higher education professionals understand, prepare, and fill out the FAFSA.

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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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Below you’ll find answers to questions about how exiting incarceration affects students eligibility for federal student aid.

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When used responsibly, student loans are a great resource to help fund education.