Paying for College
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is the first step in applying for federal and state financial aid programs.
College is an Investment
We want to be sure you get your time and money's worth and graduate with little to no debt.
There's money out there to help you pay for college — some of it you may not have to pay back — and we want to help you get it.
In this section, we'll walk you through:
- How much college costs and what your money goes to
- How to get money for college
- The kind of money that's available
- Descriptions and links to funding programs
Whether your goal is to get started on a bachelor's degree and transfer, or to train for an in-demand job, you'll get an outstanding education for Washington's lowest tuition.