Financial Aid Application Resources & Support

Information to Share With Students & Families

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) sends regular messages to our partners and stakeholders with resources and information about college planning, financial aid, and more. Please consider sharing this with students and families in your community.

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Student & Family Messaging

Resources for Financial Aid Help: Virtual Events, Otter Chatbot, and More

Do you have questions about financial aid for college and career education? There are people and programs available to help you apply:

•            The 12th Year Campaign is hosting virtual financial aid info and filing events to help students and families apply for aid.

•            The new Washington State Student Loan Education Site provides learning modules to help families better understand education costs and considerations.

•            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. Get started by texting "Hi Otter" to 360-928-7281.

•            Connect with the financial aid office at any colleges you’re interested in attending. Your high school counselor can also answer questions and direct you to more resources.

Financial aid applications are now available for the 2021-22 school year. Learn more, get support, and apply for financial aid at wsac.wa.gov/apply.

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Related Resources

Washington's 12th Year Campaign provides training and materials for educators and advocates to help students at their schools and in their communities apply for college and financial aid. Visit the program's web page to learn more and access resources:

•            Information about the new Financial Aid Advising Day requirement for school districts.

•            Presentations and materials to use in promoting financial aid applications and educational opportunities to students.

•            Links to virtual trainings, recorded webinars, and workshops for counselors and educators helping students through the application process.