Washington Student Achievement Council

We’re proud to be selected for @luminafound's Great Admissions Redesign initiative, working to simplify college admissions and create more seamless, student-centered pathways. Learn more: ow.ly/kujw50YFMzt #CollegeAccess #StudentSuccess #WAedu

Join us on Friday, April 10, as we debrief and discuss the 2026 legislative session! We’ll look at how the education sector fared, review the supplemental operating budget, and unpack new legislation. Register now: ow.ly/qvHH50YyfP0 #WAedu #HigherEd #WAleg #EdPolicy

Join Session 2 of our WA Parenting Student Success Learning Series on March 31: What can campuses do to advance parenting student success? Register: ow.ly/ZLKv50Ykpol #ParentingStudents #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #WAedu #WSAC

If you have Parent PLUS student loans, you may need to take action by April 1, 2026 to access to Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans. Don’t wait—these changes could limit your options. Learn more from the National Consumer Law Center: ow.ly/P1Ny50YvszT

Join us on March 31 for our WA Parenting Students Learning Series session focused on campus practices. Discover what campuses can do to advance parenting student success. Register: ow.ly/IXuV50Ytz1F #ParentingStudents #WAedu #HigherEd #EdEquity #WSAC

High school students want a plan before graduation—but most don’t feel ready. That’s why the Commission for Purposeful Pathways released a research-backed framework to help every student step into their futures with direction and confidence: bit.ly/commission-imp…

Whether you’re an existing or new federal student loan borrower, join us on March 18 for the latest updates on your rights, repayment plans, new borrowing limits, and more. Register now: hubs.li/Q044ShlY0.

Beware of financial aid myths! Think you can’t afford college or training? You’ll never know unless you apply! Don’t be fooled by these #FinAid myths: ow.ly/OmPJ50YoqfU #ReadyWA #WAedu #classof26 @collegesuccess @W_CAN @SBCTCWashington @waOSPI @icw @Part4Learning

Are you teaching a nursing curriculum in Washington State? You may be eligible for up to $75k in student loan relief. App closes March 6 at 5 p.m. Learn more & apply: wsac.wa.gov/nelr #WashingtonNurses #NursingEducation #NurseLoanForgiveness

Join us in one week for Session 1 of our 2026 Washington Parenting Student Success Learning Series! Discover how data collection can support parenting students’ success. Register: ow.ly/kqBG50Ykpe4 #ParentingStudents #WAedu #HigherEd #EdEquity #WSAC

Washington state has the most generous financial aid in the country for young people to go to college or get job training. Colleen and I recently took 15 minutes to fill out the FAFSA with our twins. We want all families in Washington to take advantage of this money.

Join our Washington Parenting Student Success learning series to explore research and practices that support parenting students through data, campus practices, and community partnerships. Learn more: ow.ly/ivTn50YkoZG #ParentingStudents #WAedu #HigherEd #EdEquity

Just one week left to apply for the Behavioral Health Conditional Scholarship. You may be eligible to receive up to $41,000 across the program length. Apply by February 25, 2026: wsac.wa.gov/bhcs

Happy National School Counseling Week! To all the counselors out there helping students thrive as they navigate school and plan their pathway forward: THANK YOU! We look forward to seeing you at the Washington School Counselor Association WSCA Conference in March! @wscaspeaks

DON'T MISS IT: The AIES is for students w/ ties to Tribes in WA & demonstrated financial need. Apps close March 2, 2026. More info: wsac.wa.gov/aies @WWNAEC1 @waOSPI @UIATF @collegesuccess @W_CAN @SBCTCWashington @icw #americanindianscholarship

Financial aid helped Mike work toward a better life. Now he owns a thriving small business. See more of Mike’s #finaid success story: ow.ly/ernq50Y7Xhr #WAedu #WAgrant

Financial aid made college possible for Cierra DW. Now she helps other former foster kids pursue their dreams. See more of Cierra’s #finaid success story: ow.ly/mmpq50Y6Bv6 #WAedu #WAgrant

Money was tight for Cierra L. Now she’s using WA Grant for Apprenticeship to train as an electrician. See more of Cierra’s #finaid success story: ow.ly/MNbf50Y4vrX #WAedu #WAgrant

High school was tough for Korey S. Financial aid helped pay for college & now he's an education leader. See more of his #finaid success story: ow.ly/oCRh50Y28fN @tacomaschools #WAedu #WAgrant

Financial aid: Where in Washington can I use it? There are more than 60 participating institutions in WA, including college & training. Check out the list: wsac.wa.gov/sfa-institutio… #ReadyWA #WAedu #classof26 @collegesuccess @W_CAN @SBCTCWashington @waOSPI @icw @Part4Learning