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Get a head start on applications for college and financial aid
Big changes are coming to financial aid applications [ [link removed] ] for the 2024-25 academic year. The changes will increase eligibility, make more money available, and simplify the form. Because of these improvements, financial aid applications likely won?t be available until December 31, 2023.
But just because you are waiting for financial aid applications to open, doesn?t mean you should wait on other important steps. Here are some things to take care of in the meantime:
*Create your FAFSA or WASFA account: *
* Create a FAFSA account [ [link removed] ] on the Federal Student Aid website. Most people should complete the FAFSA to maximize financial aid.
* Create a WASFA account [ [link removed] ] on the Washington Student Achievement Council website if you?re ineligible to use FAFSA [ [link removed] ].
* Remember your login info or store it somewhere secure. Do not share this info with anyone.
*Consider options for your plan after high school:*
* Explore potential careers [ [link removed] ] and the educational pathways to get you there. Financial aid can be used for?college, technical schools, trade schools, and apprenticeships. State aid, such as WA Grant [ [link removed] ], can be used at more than 65 institutions [ [link removed] ] in Washington.?
*Don?t forget to apply for admission:*
* Confirm application deadlines for any colleges or training programs you?re interested in. It?s typically a good idea to apply for admission as soon as possible.
* Check out the Common app [ [link removed] ]. This shared application is accepted at over 1,000 colleges and universities.
* Don?t stress! You do not need to apply to financial aid before applying for admission. And you do not need to know where you are going to college or training before you apply for financial aid.
*Get help with applications:*
Talk to your school counselor college and career specialist about how to get support. Many schools host a financial aid night to provide info and resources to students and families about types of financial aid, and about the financial aid process. Or check out a virtual event [ [link removed] ].
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Spanish flyers are now available.
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Washington Student Achievement Council
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 753-7800
www.wsac.wa.gov
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