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Information for Students & Families

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Student & Family Messaging

Translated Materials Can Help More Families Plan for College 

Students benefit when family members are supportive of their goals and informed about education options. Below are some resources that are available in multiple languages to help students and families navigate college and career planning and financial aid: 

  • The College Knowledge Book is a comprehensive college and career planning resource developed with student input. Topics include college applications, financial aid, apprenticeship opportunities, and more. All handouts are available in English, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

  • GEAR UP’s family newsletters include college readiness and financial aid information for students in 7th through 12th grade. While the newsletters are designed to be distributed by schools, families can access them directly on GEAR UP’s website. Each edition is offered in Arabic, Chuukese, English, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

  • The new Washington State Student Loan Education Site provides learning modules to help families better understand education costs and considerations. The site can be displayed in more than 20 languages.

  • With the new Washington College Grant (WCG), more students are eligible for financial aid than ever before. It’s not too late to apply for fall 2021! Learn more in the WCG Overview flyer: (English | Spanish | Somali |Russian | Vietnamese)

  • Debunk common financial aid myths with the Financial Aid Myths & Facts flyer: (English | Spanish)

Learn more and plan for the future on the Washington Student Achievement Council website. 

Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) sends regular messages to our partners and stakeholders with resources and information about college planning, financial aid, and more. Feel free to use this content—as-is or edited for your audience—in emails, newsletters, social media, or other materials. No attribution is necessary.

Washington Student Achievement Council

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P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 753-7800
www.wsac.wa.gov

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