Independent Colleges of Washington

Independent Colleges of Washington member campuses offer good jobs and educate more than 30,000 students, helping these individuals develop the skills and build the knowledge they need to bring their purpose and passion to jobs with our state’s employers.

Congratulations to all the Lutes who will be graduating later this week! 🎓 Your commitment and effort have paid off. Here's to new opportunities, adventures, and all the success that awaits you. The world is yours—seize it! 🌟 #ClassOf2026 #CompletingDegrees @PLUNEWS

Sending best wishes to all the @whitworth students who will graduate this coming weekend! You are standing on the edge of the rest of your life; take a moment to recognize all the determination and hard work that brought you this far. Congrats! 🎓🎉 #EarningDegrees

Congratulations to all the students who received civic leadership awards from @GovBobFerguson last month: Sydney Loria, Tdohasan Sunray, Cadelyn Wood, Ava Foley Helton, Ny Ary Razafindramamba, Josiah Tiblow, and Jordyn Bennett. @seattleu @univpugetsound @PLUNEWS @whitworth #WAedu

Congratulations to all the @GonzagaU students who graduated this past weekend! Hard work is the keys to turning your dreams into reality. Embrace the new beginnings with confidence and passion, knowing that you have the strength to achieve great things. #EarningDegrees #WAedu

🎉 We are extremely proud of all of the @univpugetsound students who graduated this past weekend! Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter— we know you will go out and make a big difference in the world. 🎓#ClassOf2026 #CelebrateSuccess #WAedu

Congratulations to the amazing Heritage University graduates of 2026! Your commitment and perseverance have brought you to this proud moment. As you step into the next chapter of your journey, remember that your potential is limitless.🎓✨ #EarningDegrees #WAedu @HUEagles

🎉🎓 Congratulations to all the Saint Martin's University grads! Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance have paid off, and this achievement marks just the beginning of your bright future. 👏 #ClassOf2026 #EarningDegrees

Congratulations to Josiah & Alex from Saint Martin's University who both received awards today at @museumofflight! Josiah is currently an ICW Fellow and Alex will be a Fellow next year. #EarningDegrees

ICW was thrilled to welcome our state association colleagues and the @NAICUtweets Board of Directors to Seattle this week! Pictured here are representatives from Texas, Wisconsin, Georgia, New York, and Washington. #education #CompletingDegrees

As we look toward the 2027 session, here is a step-by-step guidebook dedicated to student advocacy. Learn how to contact legislators, share your story, and mobilize others. Start preparing now: wa-sen.org #SaveStudentAidWA #WAleg

"These inequitable cuts fall on students living on low income who attend not-for-profit colleges and universities and undermine our collective efforts to meet educational attainment and workforce goals," says ICW President Terri Standish-Kuon. Read more: tinyurl.com/4yf584zb

Contact your legislators to tell them your disappointment and share why restoring student aid matters to you and your community 🔗⬇️

SB 5828 was not included in the final budget. This is deeply disappointing for the thousands of Washington students who spoke up for their futures. To everyone who fought this session—thank you. Take care of yourselves. The fight continues. #SaveStudentAidWA #WAleg #CollegeAccess

“Financial burden should not be what makes the difference.” — Oscar Pérez SSB 5828 passed House Appropriations. Now it’s in Rules. Please, move the bill forward. #SaveStudentAidWA #WAleg

“Employers strongly support this bill.” Funding exists. Workforce demand is real. SSB 5828 is in Rules — keep the promise of student financial aid, fund student aid restorations #SaveStudentAidWA #WAleg

“This scholarship motivated me in middle school to pursue higher ed.” Hector now faces a 50% cut in his state scholarship – only because of the kind of university he picked for his higher education. SSB 5828 is in Rules.  Advocates: keep reaching out. #SaveStudentAidWA #WAleg

What is WEIA? The Workforce Education Investment Act is funded by WA business workforce taxes — & it already has revenue. Student financial aid is a core use of WEIA. Aid should follow the student. Use the account as intended. 🎓 #WAleg #SaveStudentAidWA

College affordability and student support must stay a priority as budget decisions are made. Rep. Dave Paul and I share why in our op-ed in The News Tribune — protecting financial aid, holding the line on tuition, and preserving workforce ed funding. 🔗 thenewstribune.com/opinion/articl…

Step-by-step and on your way to the money you need to pay for college, career school, or trade school. 👣 When you understand the financial aid process, it can feel less overwhelming.

Every budget reflects our priorities. Even in a tough fiscal year, Washington should keep college affordable, support workforce training, and protect programs that help students succeed. Investing in higher ed is investing in our people and our long-term economic strength.