From Washington Student Achievement Council <[email protected]>
Subject Get a head start on applications for college and financial aid
Date October 24, 2024 2:56 PM
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*Get a head start on applications for college and financial aid*

If you plan to attend college or training during the 2025-26 school year, you can submit a FAFSA or WASFA beginning December 1, 2024.

But just because you are waiting for applications to open, doesn’t mean you should wait on other important steps. Here are some things to do in the meantime:

*Create your FAFSA FSA ID or WASFA account*


* Create a FAFSA FSA ID [ [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.

*Learn about financial aid from experts who are here to support you!*


* Inviting all class of 2025 students! Learn about how to pay for education after high school in the “Class of 2025 Financial Aid Night” webinar on November 13. Register now [ [link removed] ]!
* Find more webinars and events [ [link removed] ] that can guide you through financial aid and college or training applications.
* WA Grant [ [link removed] ] is free money available to income-eligible Washington students. WA Grant can help pay for many kinds of education or training beyond high school [ [link removed] ].

*Sign up for OtterBot to get text reminders and info*


* OtterBot [ [link removed] ] is a free texting service to support Washington high school students and their parents/guardians.
* Students: Text “*Hi OtterBot*” to *360-928-7281* to get started.
* Parents/guardians: Text “*Hi OtterBot*” to *360-634-0354* to get started.

*Don’t forget to **apply for college or training* [ [link removed] ]*! And check for important dates*


* Colleges and training programs have important you should track for admissions, financial aid, and other processes.
* Check with each institution where you plan to apply. Each one has its own deadlines and requirements.

Get excited and stay focused! You have reached senior year and it’s time to prepare for life after high school [ [link removed] ].

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*Spanish version:*

*Obtenga una ventaja en las solicitudes de ayuda financiera y universitaria*

Si planea asistir a la universidad o recibir capacitación durante el año escolar 2025-26, puede presentar una FAFSA o WASFA a partir del 1 de diciembre de 2024.

Pero el hecho de que esté esperando que se abran las aplicaciones no significa que deba esperar otros pasos importantes. Aquí hay algunas cosas que hacer mientras tanto:

*Cree su cuenta FAFSA FSA ID o WASFA*


* Cree una FAFSA FSA ID [ [link removed] ] en el sitio web de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes. La mayoría de las personas deberían completar la FAFSA para maximizar la ayuda financiera.
* Cree una cuenta WASFA [ [link removed] ] en el sitio web del Washington Student Achievement Council si no es elegible para usar FAFSA [ [link removed] ].
* Recuerde su información de inicio de sesión o guárdela en un lugar seguro. No compartas esta información con nadie.

*¡Obtenga información sobre la ayuda financiera de la mano de expertos que están aquí para apoyarlo!*


* ¡Invitamos a toda la clase de estudiantes del 2025! Aprenda cómo pagar la educación después de la preparatoria en el seminario web “Noche de ayuda financiera de la clase del 2025” el 13 de noviembre. ¡Regístrese ahora! [ [link removed] ]
* Encuentre más seminarios web y eventos [ [link removed] ] que puedan guiarlo a través de solicitudes de ayuda financiera y universidad o capacitación.
* WA Grant [ [link removed] ] es dinero gratuito disponible para estudiantes de Washington con ingresos elegibles. WA Grant puede ayudar a pagar muchos tipos de educación o capacitación más allá de la preparatoria [ [link removed] ].

*Regístrese en OtterBot para recibir recordatorios de texto e información*


* OtterBot [ [link removed] ] es un servicio de mensajes de texto gratuito para apoyar a los estudiantes de preparatoria de Washington y a sus padres/tutores.
* Estudiantes: envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra "Hola OtterBot" al 360-928-7281 para comenzar.
* Padres/tutores: envíen un mensaje de texto con la palabra "Hola OtterBot" al 360-634-0354 para comenzar.

*¡No olvides aplicar para la universidad o capacitación [ [link removed] ]! Y consulta fechas importantes*


* Las universidades y los programas de capacitación tienen importantes procesos que debe realizar un seguimiento de las admisiones, la ayuda financiera y otros procesos.
* Consulte con cada institución donde planea aplicar. Cada uno tiene sus propios plazos y requisitos.

¡Anímate y mantente concentrado! Has llegado al último año y es hora de prepararte para la vida después de la preparatoria [ [link removed] ].

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P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504
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