12th Year Campaign Volunteer Resources by Christina Winstead https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw Thank you for volunteering for a 12th Year Campaign Event! These resources will help you as you assist students with completing financial aid and admissions applications. en-us 2021-08-10 20:02:24 UTC 2023-03-13 19:13:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1232080653/984876102e7ebf7302106e29da180935/Volenteer_logo_full_size.png Step #1 - Create an FSA ID christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674548251 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.]]> 2021-08-10 20:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674548251 Step #2 - Apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674549864 This link will take you to the FAFSA.  The class of 2023 will complete the 23-24 FAFSA with 2021 income information.]]> 2021-08-10 20:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674549864 Who is my Parent for Financial Aid christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674554432 This infographic will help students determine who's information they will use in the parent section of the FAFSA or WASFA.


]]> 2021-08-10 20:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674554432 The FAFSA Process Infographic christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674557266 This infographic will assist students in understanding the whole FAFSA process.]]> 2021-08-10 20:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674557266 FAFSA Demo Tool christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674561890 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.]]> 2021-08-10 20:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674561890 Washboard Scholarship Site christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674562928 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.
]]> 2021-08-10 20:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674562928 Step #2 - Apply for the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674564379 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
]]> 2021-08-10 20:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674564379 Step #1 - Determine WASFA Eligibility With Questionnaire christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674567023 Students can use this tool to assess themselves for WASFA Eligibility. ]]> 2021-08-10 20:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674567023 Scholarship Listings & Resources wsacsamw https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674568730 Searching and Applying for Scholarships  Watch this short video overview by WA State GEAR UP. Learn where to find scholarships and how to apply!]]> 2021-08-10 20:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674568730 How to Complete the WASFA wsacsamw https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674571143 2021-08-10 20:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674571143 Step #3 - Review and Correct (if needed) a FAFSA® Application christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674571358 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.]]> 2021-08-10 20:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674571358 Washington State Financial Aid Calculator wsacsamw https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674572086 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.
]]> 2021-08-10 20:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674572086 12th Year Campaign Jr/Sr Workbook christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674572340 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]]> 2021-08-10 20:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674572340 Washington State Community and Technical Colleges christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674575521 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. ]]> 2021-08-10 20:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674575521 College Knowledge Workbook wsacsamw https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674576710 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.]]> 2021-08-10 20:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674576710 Washington State’s Public Four-Year Colleges & Universities christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674577283 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. ]]> 2021-08-10 20:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674577283 12th Year Campaign Events wsacsamw https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674581721 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.]]> 2021-08-10 20:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674581721 College & Career Compass wsacsamw https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674585086 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.]]> 2021-08-10 20:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674585086 12th Year Campaign Virtual Financial Aid Event Volunteer Registration christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674585104 You can manage you volunteer registration here. If you know if anyone that would like to volunteer you can forward them this link.]]> 2021-08-10 20:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674585104 Financial Aid Trainings christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674604852 These free trainings will cover content-based areas such as financial aid basics and financial aid application navigation. They are offered live and recorded. ]]> 2021-08-10 21:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674604852 The FAFSA Process graphic in Spanish christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674616233 2021-08-10 21:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674616233 FAFSA Dependency Status Infographic (English) christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674618208 This infographic will help students determine if they are dependent or independent for financial aid purposes.]]> 2021-08-10 21:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674618208 FAFSA Dependency Status Infographic (Spanish) christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674619176 This infographic will help students determine if they are dependent or independent for financial aid purposes.]]> 2021-08-10 21:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674619176 Creating and Using the FSA ID christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674620592 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.]]> 2021-08-10 21:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674620592 Creating and Using the FSA ID (Spanish) christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674621184 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.]]> 2021-08-10 21:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674621184 COLLEGE PREPARATION CHECKLIST christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674622281 This checklist will tell you how to get ready for college—and how the government can help you pay for it. ]]> 2021-08-10 21:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674622281 FAFSA Line-by-line Training wsacsamw https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674623220 WSAC's line-by-line training for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid]]> 2021-08-10 21:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674623220 Simple Steps to Transfer Tax Information Into Your FAFSA (Data Retrieval Tool) christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674624011 This infographic will help students and their parents use the data retrieval tool in the FAFSA.]]> 2021-08-10 21:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674624011 Simple Steps to Transfer Tax Information Into Your FAFSA (Data Retrieval Tool) in Spanish christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674624363 This infographic will help students and their parents use the data retrieval tool in the FAFSA.]]> 2021-08-10 21:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674624363 WASFA Line-by-line Training wsacsamw https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674628330 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.]]> 2021-08-10 21:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674628330 Private Washington State Colleges christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674629111 The Independent Colleges of Washington has information about Washington State's private colleges.

]]> 2021-08-10 21:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674629111 Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) College Fair christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674630704 Here you can find PNACAC's fall college fairs for students to explore their options.]]> 2021-08-10 21:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674630704 National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) College Fairs christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674633598 NACAC will be offering in person and virtual college fairs to help students explore their options.]]> 2021-08-10 21:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1674633598 Zoom: Testing Computer or Device Audio christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1675083821 2021-08-11 06:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1675083821 Don't Forget to Upgrade Zoom to the Latest Version christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1675087433 I encourage everyone to update their Zoom to the most recent version to ensure everyone has access to all meeting features. ]]> 2021-08-11 06:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1675087433 FAFSA Training Offered by Federal Student Aid christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1744048882 Find online or in-person Federal Student Aid trainings to get you the skills you need to help your students.]]> 2021-09-15 21:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1744048882 Volunteer Zoom Background christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1815338237 You can use this background for zoom if you do not have one.]]> 2021-10-13 23:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1815338237 FA Breakout Room Slide: Helpful Sites & Tips christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1815371161 2021-10-13 23:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/1815371161 Sample WASFA Application christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2003676324 2022-01-20 19:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2003676324 College and Career Pathways christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011696660 An outline of potential postsecondary pathways.]]> 2022-01-25 16:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011696660 College Means christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011696938 What do we mean when we say college? Help students understand the diversity of the term.]]> 2022-01-25 16:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011696938 How to Become an Apprentice christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011697234 Help students interested in apprenticeships understand how to pursue this pathway.]]> 2022-01-25 16:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011697234 Washington College Grant for Apprenticeship christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011697525  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. ]]> 2022-01-25 16:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011697525 Technical & Specialty Colleges Overview christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011697855 For the student who already has a very specific, clear-cut career goal and would like to get into the job market quickly.]]> 2022-01-25 16:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011697855 Military Pathways christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011698234 An overview of the different pathways related to joining the military]]> 2022-01-25 16:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011698234 Support for LGBTQ+ Students christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011698563 Information and resources to support LGBTQ+ students in college-going.]]> 2022-01-25 16:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011698563 INFORMATION FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011698955 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. ]]> 2022-01-25 16:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011698955 Federal Student Aid for Students in Adult Correctional and Juvenile Justice Facilities christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011699305 In this document you’ll find answers to questions about financial aid for incarcerated and previously incarcerated juveniles. ]]> 2022-01-25 16:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011699305 Federal Student Aid and Homeless Youth christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011699625 2022-01-25 16:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011699625 Financial Aid & Unaccompanied Homeless Youth christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011703152 2022-01-25 16:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011703152 Federal Student Aid for Individuals Exiting Incarceration christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011703563 Below you’ll find answers to questions about how exiting incarceration affects students eligibility for federal student aid. ]]> 2022-01-25 16:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011703563 Information on Student Loans christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011705584 When used responsibly, student loans are a great resource to help fund education.]]> 2022-01-25 16:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2011705584 Resource: Use This FSA ID Worksheet to Help Students and Parents Create Their FSA ID christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2514944537 2023-03-13 19:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2514944537 Resource: Use This WASFA Account Creation Worksheet to Help Students Take Their First Step christinaw12 https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2514944724 2023-03-13 19:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/christinaw12/qkt55g97zt8qivaw/wish/2514944724