Paying for College
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.
Washington Scholarships
Start building your profile on the Washboard.org website and get updates on scholarship opportunities for Washington students. Many opportunities are posted on the site, including events to help students complete financial aid forms.
Comparing Financial and Merit Aid Awards
Here are some useful tools to help you compare your award letters from colleges: Award Letter Comparison Tool Advanced Award Letter Comparison Tool College Board Comparison Tool
