Join the community-wide effort to increase FAFSA and WASFA completion.
FAFSA and WASFA Open Doors to Your Future
Completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is a key step to unlocking financial resources for post-high school education.
Did you know…
The FAFSA and WASFA unlock financial aid for many forms of post-high school education, including 2-year and 4-year degrees, apprenticeships, and technical training.
Filling out a FAFSA or WASFA is completely free, and completing one of these forms does not mean you have to commit to enrolling in postsecondary education.
The FAFSA and WASFA allow students to access thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships from federal and state programs, universities and trade schools, and many private scholarship organizations. The FAFSA is also required for students seeking federal work-study funding and federal student loans.
FAFSA and WASFA Completion Support Events
Our community is here to support you. Use the calendar below to explore in-person and virtual events hosted by our partners to help you through your completion of the FAFSA or WASFA.
Online Resources
If you are unable to attend an event or speak with a counselor or financial aid expert, there are still resources to help you through your FAFSA or WASFA application. Explore a step-by-step guide on how to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA and more via the buttons below.
Recursos Para Ayuda Financiera Estudiantil
Nuestros compañeros de Nuestras Raíces estarán ofreciendo servicios de apoyo para la FAFSA y WASFA tanto en español por cita virtual. ¡Reserve una cita hoy con uno de estos representantes a continuación!
Financial Aid Resources for Students
Our partners at Nuestras Raíces are currently offering FAFSA and WASFA support in both Spanish and English via virtual appointment. Book an appointment with one of these representatives below!
A Message to Our Community
It’s clear that post-high school education and/or training – whether that’s through an apprenticeship program, two-year degree program, or four-year degree program – is a key to future economic development in our region. Forecasts suggest that nearly three-quarters of job openings over the next several years will require education or training beyond just a high school diploma.
Our state recognizes this: Washington has some of the most generous state-based financial aid programs in the country. In combination with federal aid, state programs such as the WA Grant provide a pathway to affordable college for many Washington students.
The FAFSA/WASFA is a crucial step in the pathway from high school graduation to career readiness! Without completing the FAFSA/WAFSA, students won’t know how much aid they qualify for.
When communities come together to support FAFSA completion, the results can be powerful: higher rates of students and families filling out the FAFSA, and students who receive the education and training they need for career readiness.
Our Partners
We are proud to work alongside the following organizations in this important effort.
Click on the logos below to access the FAFSA or WASFA assistance information from our partners.
