Washington state considers innovative approach: allowing food benefits eligibility as proxy for free college tuition
Olympia?The complex financial aid application process has long been known to be a barrier to accessing aid and enrolling in college or training. To eliminate this burden, policymakers in Washington state are considering a groundbreaking approach: guarantee financial aid for education to anyone who qualifies for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP?known in Washington as Basic Food?without requiring a financial aid application. ?Learn more.
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