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Class of 2023: Set aside time this summer to consider options and prepare

It’s important for graduating seniors to keep the momentum going during the summer. The final year of high school brings a lot of excitement, and a sense of relief when it's all over—but it's just the beginning. 

Once graduation is behind you (congratulations!), set yourself up for success in life after high school. Take time this summer to reflect on what you want life to look like down the road:


* Have a plan [ [link removed] ] for college or career training. It’s never too late!
* Check out the Graduate Handbook [ [link removed] ], which provides next steps for recent high school graduates. The handbook includes a to-do list, info about college course types, financial aid tips, and more.
* Don’t forget to prepare a budget, and make sure you know how to access health care.
* Need help? Have questions? Identify supportive people and places in your community, and find resources at your future college campus.

Parents and families can help! Ask the adults in your life to review the Family Guide: Supporting Your Child After High School [ [link removed] ], which helps family members support graduates as they prepare for and complete their first year in college or career training. The family guide is available in eight languages [ [link removed] ].

Life is changing, but you are ready—you can do this! Stay on track and plan your future [ [link removed] ] on the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) website.

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Related Resources

*Translated Materials*

Educators and advocates are well-positioned to support and encourage students to dream big regardless of their immigration status or country of origin. To that end, WSAC produces some key resources in multiple languages:  


* GEAR UP’s family newsletters [ [link removed] ] include targeted college readiness and financial aid information for students in 7th through 12th grade. The newsletters are designed to be delivered from schools directly to families in their communities. Each edition is available in English and translated into Arabic, Chuukese, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.   

* The Financial Aid Toolkit [ [link removed] ] includes several resources translated into multiple languages. All are available in English and Spanish. Most are also available in Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese. Translated resources include:  
* Washington College Grant flyer [ [link removed] ] 
* Financial Aid Myths & Facts flyer [ [link removed] ] 
* College Bound Scholarship Myths & Facts flyer [ [link removed] ] 
* WASFA promotional flyer [ [link removed] ] 

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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

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

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