College Promise WA

🎓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 🖱️➡️bit.ly/thank-your-leg… #Pathto70 #WAedu @wa_sen1

Washington's legislative session started this week. Don't miss any of our news this session! Sign up for our newsletter bit.ly/CPC-Newsletter…

DID YOU KNOW: Three-quarters of Washington voters support the goal of 70% of WA students completing education beyond high school by 2030. This is according to a recent survey conducted for the College Promise Coalition bit.ly/CPC-Survey-2025

Washington saw its highest rate of students filing financial aid applications ever recorded in 2025, according to a new analysis from the Washington Student Achievement Council. This is great news for Washington! seattletimes.com/education-lab/…

Don't miss our latest newsletter! Read it and share it on this link svs.salsalabs.org/cpcnews110

With support from the WA Grant, Tamariya Smith turned her love for helping young learners into a path toward becoming an early childhood educator. “Without it, I likely would have had to work more hours, delay my education, or take out loans.” bit.ly/Tamariyas-Story

Thanks to scholarships and grants like the Washington College Grant, Kathleen has been able to pursue not just one, but two passions: early childhood education and graphic design. Read her story wa-sen.org/kathleens-stor…

Nearly 90% of WA’s high schoolers say they want to continue their education after high school. Why? Because credentials = opportunity. Living-wage jobs. Economic mobility. Our coalition works to make this goal a reality for all WA students. collegepromise.salsalabs.org/cpc/index.html

WSAC released 2 new reports that shine a light on how our state’s transfer system is working—and where there’s room to grow. Join WSAC’s webinar on July 29 to learn more about these insights and explore opportunities to better support transfer students. 🔗content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAWSA…

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: bit.ly/WSAC-Stakehold…

“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 bit.ly/CPC-Zaris-Story

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: connect.chronicle.com/trump-webinar-…

⚠️ 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 seattletimes.com/education-lab/…

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 bit.ly/College-Readin…

Don't miss our latest newsletter, featuring Zari's story and the impact the Washington Grant has had on students across our state. svs.salsalabs.org/cpcnews_107

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 wsac.wa.gov/financial-aid-…

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. ➡️bit.ly/CPC-Zaris-Story

For Colton Nussbaum, a senior at Whitworth University, the WA Grant helped transform his dream of college into reality. Read his story here bit.ly/CPC-Coltons-St…

Have you read our latest newsletter? Check it out at the link if not, and find out how the WA Grant changes lives! svs.salsalabs.org/cpcnews_106

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 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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. vimeo.com/1053538428