🎓Success! New laws & investments passed during the 2024 legislative session will better enable students to complete a post-HS credential. Thank you #waleg for prioritizing our students!. Say thank you to your legislators 🖱️➡️ #Pathto70 #WAedu @wa_sen1

Join WSAC’s virtual Stakeholder Engagement Sessions next week to share your insights and help shape policy recommendations for Washington students. 🗓️ When:.July 8, 1–3 PM PT.July 10, 10 AM–12 PM PT. ✅ Register & learn more:

“Without the [WA Grant], I would’ve worked more hours outside of work-study and felt more financially insecure. I most likely would have taken out an additional loan, which would’ve been an additional financial hardship.” — Zari Warden, WA Grant recipient

Want insights into how developments on the federal level may impact higher education?. Join The Chronicle of Higher Education for a free three-part webinar series featuring higher ed experts. 🗓️ First session: Thursday, June 12.🔗 Register here:

⚠️ Attention Washington students (current or recent): What’s your experience with college financial aid? The Seattle Times wants to hear from you!. Fill out the form

Have you heard of college readiness programs? Ready WA Storyteller Helen wrote a tell-all piece to help you get started! She even interviewed her college advisor to bring you all the information you need! Read her story and watch the interview at the link

Don't miss our latest newsletter, featuring Zari's story and the impact the Washington Grant has had on students across our state.

Has your family’s financial situation changed? 💬 You may qualify for more financial aid!. You don't have to do this alone! Learn more and check out the resources available to you at the link

For Zari, the WA Grant made it possible to pursue her education without the weight of overwhelming costs. Without it, Zari says she likely would have needed to take out more loans—and may have missed out on experiences that shaped who she is today. ➡️

For Colton Nussbaum, a senior at Whitworth University, the WA Grant helped transform his dream of college into reality. Read his story here

Have you read our latest newsletter? Check it out at the link if not, and find out how the WA Grant changes lives!

Volunteers needed: Each year, WWIN receives 100s of applications from exceptionally qualified women, and every application is reviewed by four volunteers in addition to WWIN staff. Sign up to volunteer here

The Washington College Grant has made so many dreams possible in Washington by allowing students who may not have been able to otherwise pursue post-high school education. Watch Cher's story at the link.

For Alexis, the WA Grant is more than just financial aid — it’s a pathway to a better future. As a single mom and health care worker, Alexis is applying to college with big goals: advance her career and create more opportunities for her daughter. 🎓 ➡️

Ever wonder what Washingtonians think of post-high school education? How much do you know about the Washington College Grant? Want to hear Alexis' story as she embarks on her college application journey? Read all of this and more in our latest newsletter!

WA-SEN developed a video series to help students take their advocacy to the next level. The four-video series explains, step-by-step, how students can represent themselves and their concerns to elected officials. Access it here: 🔗

As our friends at College Success Foundation mark their 25th anniversary of empowering students to access and succeed in college, a new alumni survey highlights the positive impact CSF has had on individuals and their communities.

The Washington Student Engagement Networks created several videos to help students take their advocacy to the next level and make their voices heard in Olympia! Today, we're spotlighting their video on submitting a written testimony!.

📣 Whether it’s advocating for financial aid or postsecondary access, testifying before the WA State Legislature is a powerful way to make an impact. Not sure where to start? Check out this toolkit:

🎓 Rodrigo, a Washington Grant (WA Grant) recipient, is paying it forward. Through Futures NW, he helps students and families navigate the FAFSA process, ensuring others don’t miss out on opportunities that changed his life.

Rodrigo’s journey to higher education wasn’t easy. But with the help of financial aid, to include the WA Grant, he is now pursuing a BA in business with a concentration in Management Information Systems at Western Washington University! Read his story