Paying for College
Washington Student Scholarships
Check out theWashBoard.org for lots of scholarship opportunities for Washington students. Add your profile and get updates when scholarships come up that might be a good fit!
Changes to Financial Aid Filing Dates
Read more about the changes to the financial aid process in this helpful guide. Families may now file the FAFSA on October 1st, rather than January 1st. Another big change is that applicants will use prior-prior year (PPY) tax information when reporting personal and family income.
Financial Aid Changes Ahead
Here is a helpful summary prepared by the Dept. of Education, summarizing the upcoming changes to the financial aid system in 2017-2018.
Big Changes to the Financial Aid Process Ahead
Families of current high school juniors should consider the upcoming changes to the financial aid process, as the 2015 tax year will now be included in financial aid reviews. Other changes are afoot, including the welcome release of the FAFSA on October 1st rather than January 1st. You can read more from Lynn O’Shaughnessy here.
