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The College Bound Scholarship is a grant from the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) that funds college tuition and fees for Washington State students from low-income families who pledge to stay out of trouble and graduate from high school. Students must apply in 7th or 8th grade and meet income eligibility requirements to secure their scholarship commitment early.
Upon high school graduation and enrollment at a participating Washington institution, the scholarship covers up to full tuition costs. The program is designed to make college feel attainable for students who might otherwise not consider higher education. Eligible students are Washington residents from low-income households who sign the pledge in middle school.
WSAC administers the program as part of its statewide mission to advance educational attainment.
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Students must apply for financial aid and attend a participating college in Washington. This page contains information for students, families, counselors, and anyone interested in the College Bound program. Information for Students and Families We've gathered the most important information about the College Bound program to share with our students and families in Washington State.
View the tabs below to find out about applying, eligibility, the College Bound program requirements, and more. Frequently Asked Questions If you have questions, we have answers! For answers to our frequently asked questions, please review our College Bound student & family FAQs (PDF) .
Students who meet one of the following requirements are automatically enrolled in College Bound: Students who are in public school and income-eligible for free-and-reduced price lunch in 7th, 8th, or newly income-eligible in 9th grade. Students who are in state foster care, or a dependent of the state between 7th grade and high school graduation. What makes a 9th grader newly eligible?
Be enrolled in a Washington school (public, private, or homeschooled) in 7th and 8th grade. Not income-eligible for Free and Reduced-Price Lunch (FRPL) in 7th and 8th grade. Newly income-eligible for Free and Reduced-Price Lunch (FRPL) in 9th grade.
If a student does not meet either of the above requirements, the family can contact the College Bound program if they meet one of the following criteria: Attend a private school or homeschool program in 7th, 8th, or newly income-eligible in 9th grade and meet the income requirements. 2025-26 USDA Income Guidelines (Effective from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026). Amounts in the chart refer to gross income for all members of a household.
*Household income must be less than or equal to this amount. **For each additional household member, add that dollar amount How will students get College Bound funding? To receive College Bound funds, students must meet the requirements in both columns : Maintain Your CB Eligibility Status: Qualify to Receive CB Funds: Graduate from a WA high school, homeschool, or earn a GED in WA.
Have a cumulative high school 2. 0 GPA or higher if attending a four-year public or private college directly after high school. No College Bound high school GPA requirement for students attending community or technical colleges.
Complete a financial aid application: File the FAFSA or WASFA during your senior year of high school and every year you’re enrolled in college or career school. Meet the enrollment deadline: Be accepted to and attend any college or career school (can be in WA, out of state or even out of the country) within one year of high school graduation.
Meet College Bound income and residency requirements : Determined by the financial aid office at your college, based on your financial aid application. Have no felony convictions. Attend a participating college/university: Be accepted to and attend one of Washington’s more than 60 participating colleges, universities, or career schools that accept College Bound funds.
Be in good standing at your college. This could be GPA (maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress) or student code of conduct and is specific to each school. Maintain Your CB Eligibility Status: Qualify to Receive CB Funds: Note: College Bound can be used within six years of college enrollment or until you earn a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first.
(Students must first meet the one-year enrollment deadline requirement.) How to Access to College Bound funds How to Access to College Bound funds flyers: English (PDF, 193. 58 KB) | Spanish (PDF, 207.
07 KB) | Arabic (PDF, 272. 77 KB) | Chinese (PDF, 249. 68 KB) | Darsi/Farsi (PDF, 200.
93 KB) | Korean (PDF, 222. 46 KB) | Marshallese (PDF, 199. 42 KB) | Pashto (PDF, 271.
57 KB) | Punjabi (PDF, 282. 29 KB) | Russian (PDF, 264. 17 KB) | Somali (PDF, 195.
22 KB) | Ukrainian (PDF, 263. 69 KB) | Vietnamese (PDF, 284. 9 KB) This handout outlines the student, school, and College Bound program roles and responsibilities to access College Bound.
Income Eligibility to Receive CB Who is income-eligible to receive College Bound in college? In order to access College Bound, a family’s income must be at or below the amount in the chart for their household size. This chart changes each year.
It is important that students apply for financial aid every year they plan to attend college. Students must also meet the CB student requirements. 2026-27 Median Family Income (MFI) Chart *Household income must be less than or equal to this amount.
Note: A CB Scholar could be eligible for College Bound funding for some years, and not eligible for others, if the family’s MFI level exceeded 65 percent in one or more years. College Bound Award Amounts Where can students use College Bound? Students can use College Bound at more than 60 colleges, universities, or career schools across Washington.
2025-26 Maximum Award Amounts* Washington State University Central Washington University Eastern Washington University The Evergreen State College Western Washington University Other Eligible Institutions Private four-year colleges and universities Public community and technical colleges *2025-26 Maximum CB Award Amounts Combined with Washington College Grant for 3 Quarters/2 Semesters Private and Homeschooled Students Get Started: Students and families can contact the College Bound program at collegebound@wsac.
wa. gov or call 888. 535.
0747, Option 1 to apply if they attend a Washington State private school or homeschool program in 7th, 8th, or become newly income-eligible in 9th grade and meet the income requirements .
Required Documents for Homeschooled Graduates: If a College Bound enrolled student graduates from an approved Washington state homeschool program, they need to provide extra documents for verification because the Washington Student Achievement Council doesn’t automatically receive graduation information for students enrolled in homeschool programs. Documents can be sent to collegebound@wsac. wa.
gov . They need to send: High school or homeschool transcripts showing graduation date and final cumulative GPA (unofficial transcripts are okay). Letter of Intent to Homeschool, filed with the local school district.
College coursework (unofficial transcript) College or program placement test scores PSAT, SAT, ACT, PLAN, or ASPIRE scores Once these documents are received, the request will be reviewed and a decision on whether the student meets the graduation requirements will be made. Note: If the student is a resident and finished high school in another state, they must meet Washington State residency requirements .
They should contact College Bound staff at collegebound@wsac. wa. gov to review their situation.
Required Documents for Private School Graduates: If a student graduates from a private school in Washington, they need to send: A copy of their final high school transcript (an unofficial copy is okay) showing graduation date and final cumulative GPA. A diploma alone is not enough. Required for students who earned a GED in WA: Get your GED transcript online .
This is the only document we can accept. Email your transcript to collegebound@wsac. wa.
gov . Our staff will review it to confirm that you have met the graduation requirements for College Bound. Students can send an unofficial copy of their high school transcript and supporting documents in one of the following ways: Email (preferred): collegebound@wsac.
wa. gov Mail: College Bound, PO Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 College Bound Middle School Intro Flyers College Bound Middle School Intro Flyers: English (PDF, 196. 58 KB) | Spanish (PDF, 189.
39 KB) | Arabic (PDF, 261. 13 KB) | Chinese (PDF, 268. 49 KB) | Darsi/Farsi (PDF, 254.
36 KB) | Korean (PDF, 245. 35 KB) | Marshallese (PDF, 209. 87 KB) | Pashto (PDF, 291.
93 KB) | Punjabi (PDF, 245. 98 KB) | Russian (PDF, 262. 59 KB) | Somali (PDF, 210.
82 KB) | Ukrainian (PDF, 257. 96 KB) | Vietnamese (PDF, 249. 84 KB) This one-page printable PDF walks middle school students and families through College Bound basics.
College Bound Short, Animated Videos These videos provide clear, accessible information on the College Bound program, its benefits, and how to maximize this opportunity for education or career training after high school. Videos are available in English and Spanish . Use the Video Student Learning Outcomes and Discussion Questions to actively engage your College Bound students.
Available in English (PDF) and Spanish (PDF) . College Bound High School Intro Flyers College Bound High School Intro Flyers: English (PDF, 260. 68 KB) | Spanish (PDF, 207.
91 KB) | Arabic (PDF, 289. 01 KB) | Chinese (PDF, 382. 29 KB) | Darsi/Farsi (PDF, 246.
47 KB) | Korean (PDF, 278. 17 KB) | Marshallese (PDF, 207. 96 KB) | Pashto (PDF, 260.
4 KB) | Punjabi (PDF, 260. 35 KB) | Russian (PDF, 256. 99 KB) | Somali (PDF, 208.
87 KB) | Ukrainian (PDF, 281. 91 KB) | Vietnamese (PDF, 249. 2 KB) This one-page printable PDF walks high school students and families through College Bound basics.
How to Access College Bound Funds How to Access to College Bound funds flyers: English (PDF, 193. 58 KB) | Spanish (PDF, 207. 07 KB) | Arabic (PDF, 272.
77 KB) | Chinese (PDF, 249. 68 KB) | Darsi/Farsi (PDF, 200. 93 KB) | Korean (PDF, 222.
46 KB) | Marshallese (PDF, 199. 42 KB) | Pashto (PDF, 271. 57 KB) | Punjabi (PDF, 282.
29 KB) | Russian (PDF, 264. 17 KB) | Somali (PDF, 195. 22 KB) | Ukrainian (PDF, 263.
69 KB) | Vietnamese (PDF, 284. 9 KB) This handout outlines the student, school, and College Bound program roles and responsibilities to access College Bound. College Bound Myths & Facts College Bound Myths & Facts flyers: English (PDF, 116.
67 KB) | Spanish (PDF, 162. 03 KB) | Arabic (PDF, 209. 4 KB) | Chinese (PDF, 254.
43 KB) | Darsi/Farsi (PDF, 214. 01 KB) | Korean (PDF, 217. 56 KB) | Marshallese (PDF, 169.
19 KB) | Pashto (PDF, 218. 08 KB) | Punjabi (PDF, 217. 13 KB) | Russian (PDF, 210.
88 KB) | Somali (PDF, 173. 03 KB) | Ukrainian (PDF, 202. 65 KB) | Vietnamese (PDF, 248.
03 KB) This handout covers the common myths and facts about College Bound. OtterBot is a free texting service that can help high school students and their parents or guardians with the financial aid and postsecondary education application processes. OtterBot sends reminders and can answer questions about financial aid 24/7!
If OtterBot cannot answer a question, it is sent to WSAC staff. College & Career Knowledge booklet The College & Career Knowledge booklet, consisting of digital handouts compiled into a workbook designed to support college and career education planning. Complete digital versions are available in English , Arabic , Somali , Spanish , Russian , Ukrainian , and Vietnamese .
College & Career Knowledge by Chapter – This set of digital handouts is grouped together by chapter theme. Currently only available in English. Chapter 1: About College & Career Chapter 3: Paying for College Chapter 4: Washington State Aid Chapter 5: Applying for College Chapter 6: Enrolling in College These worksheets can help students and families understand their financial aid awards depending on students’ housing situation.
Key Components to Understanding Your Award Letter (PDF) Living on-campus worksheet. (PDF) Living off-campus worksheet. Padlet: Financial Aid Resources for Students This student based padlet provides a list of resources that will navigate students through the financial aid and admissions processes.
This tool estimates what Washington College Grant and Pell Grant financial aid might look like for a student. Information for School Counselors and Staff The College Bound program gives counselors and staff the resources and guidance they need to support College Bound students. Order free promotional materials and items to support students and their families (available to Washington school and nonprofit staff only).
Use the resources below to show students and families how to stay eligible, meet program requirements, and access College Bound. Many resources are available in multiple languages. Student feedback showed that the word “scholarship” caused confusion about the awarding and enrollment process.
To make it clearer, WSAC now calls it the College Bound program instead of College Bound Scholarship. College Bound funds are not guaranteed. Students must meet income and other program requirements each year they plan to use the funds.
College Bound Online Portal for Staff College Bound Online Portal for Staff College Bound has an online portal called the Toolbox. The Toolbox allows school staff to track College Bound applications, update student information, and see which students have completed the FAFSA (high school access). Email us with your name, title, school, district and office phone number to request access to the secure portal.
College Bound Secure Online Portal and the Toolbox Find answers to our most frequently asked questions in the College Bound Portal FAQs (PDF, 1. 29 MB) . College Bound Toolbox Basics flyer (PDF, 133.
42 KB) College Bound Toolbox tutorial Order College Bound materials and swag Order free promotional College Bound items. Middle School Intro Flyers College Bound Middle School Intro Flyers: English (PDF, 196. 58 KB) | Spanish (PDF, 189.
39 KB) | Arabic (PDF, 261. 13 KB) | Chinese (PDF, 268. 49 KB) | Darsi/Farsi (PDF, 254.
36 KB) | Korean (PDF, 245. 35 KB) | Marshallese (PDF, 209. 87 KB) | Pashto (PDF, 291.
93 KB) | Punjabi (PDF, 245. 98 KB) | Russian (PDF, 262. 59 KB) | Somali (PDF, 210.
82 KB) | Ukrainian (PDF, 257. 96 KB) | Vietnamese (PDF, 249. 84 KB) This one-page printable PDF walks middle school students and families through College Bound basics.
Student and Family CB Presentation Student and Family CB Presentation: English (Coming soon in Spanish). Use this PowerPoint when presenting to students and families. College Bound Enrollment Letter Use our downloadable template to confirm a College Bound student’s enrollment, provide key resources, and customize with your school’s logo and contact details: English (PDF, 455.
51 KB) . Available in more languages soon. School Website Template: College Bound info for students Download this template with College Bound information for middle school students.
Add your school logo, events, and contact information to customize and share on your school website. Order College Bound materials and swag Order free promotional College Bound items. College Bound High School Intro Flyers: English (PDF, 260.
68 KB) | Spanish (PDF, 207. 91 KB) | Arabic (PDF, 289. 01 KB) | Chinese (PDF, 382.
29 KB) | Darsi/Farsi (PDF, 246. 47 KB) | Korean (PDF, 278. 17 KB) | Marshallese (PDF, 207.
96 KB) | Pashto (PDF, 260. 4 KB) | Punjabi (PDF, 260. 35 KB) | Russian (PDF, 256.
99 KB) | Somali (PDF, 208. 87 KB) | Ukrainian (PDF, 281. 91 KB) | Vietnamese (PDF, 249.
2 KB) This one-page printable PDF walks high school students and families through College Bound basics. How to Access College Bound Funds How to Access to College Bound funds flyers: English (PDF, 193. 58 KB) | Spanish (PDF, 207.
07 KB) | Arabic (PDF, 272. 77 KB) | Chinese (PDF, 249. 68 KB) | Darsi/Farsi (PDF, 200.
93 KB) | Korean (PDF, 222. 46 KB) | Marshallese (PDF, 199. 42 KB) | Pashto (PDF, 271.
57 KB) | Punjabi (PDF, 282. 29 KB) | Russian (PDF, 264. 17 KB) | Somali (PDF, 195.
22 KB) | Ukrainian (PDF, 263. 69 KB) | Vietnamese (PDF, 284. 9 KB) This handout outlines the student, school, and College Bound program roles and responsibilities to access College Bound.
College Bound Myths & Facts College Bound Myths & Facts flyers: English (PDF, 116. 67 KB) | Spanish (PDF, 162. 03 KB) | Arabic (PDF, 209.
4 KB) | Chinese (PDF, 254. 43 KB) | Darsi/Farsi (PDF, 214. 01 KB) | Korean (PDF, 217.
56 KB) | Marshallese (PDF, 169. 19 KB) | Pashto (PDF, 218. 08 KB) | Punjabi (PDF, 217.
13 KB) | Russian (PDF, 210. 88 KB) | Somali (PDF, 173. 03 KB) | Ukrainian (PDF, 202.
65 KB) | Vietnamese (PDF, 248. 03 KB) This handout covers the common myths and facts about College Bound. Student and Family CB Presentation Student and Family CB Presentation: English (Coming soon in Spanish).
Use this PowerPoint when presenting to students and families. College Bound Student Confirmation Letter Use our downloadable template to confirm a College Bound student’s enrollment, provide key resources, and customize with your school’s logo and contact details. School Website Template: College Bound info for students Download this template with College Bound information for high school students.
Add your school logo, events, and contact information to customize and share on your school website. The Washington College Grant (WA Grant) is a state financial aid program that provides more aid to more students than ever before. The WA Grant handout is available in 13 languages .
Access more resources to promote financial aid and college going in the Financial Aid Toolkit . The 12th Year Campaign boosts college and financial aid application rates in Washington by helping those working with high school seniors and their families complete applications for college admissions and financial aid. Visit the 12th Year web page for more information.
WSAC's Financial Aid Toolkit contains a host of resources to support students and families in learning about the Washington College Grant (WA Grant) and the financial aid application process. Find more information and resources on our Plan Your Future page to support students planning for life after high school.
School Staff & College Access Professionals Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to our most frequently asked questions in our School Staff & College Access Professionals Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 299. 03 KB) . College Bound Portal Bulk Update Tool for Student Bad Addresses & Updated Contact Information Find answers to our most frequently asked questions in the College Bound Portal FAQs (PDF, 1.
29 MB) . Partnerships, Legislative Statutes, and Reports The College Bound Scholarship is designed to inspire and encourage Washington middle school students from low-income families to prepare for and pursue postsecondary education. The early commitment of state funding for tuition is intended to alleviate the financial barriers preventing students from considering college as a possibility.
Outlines the program parameters, including student identification, eligibility, scholarship award amounts, and the roles of the Agency and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Partner Support and Resources Partner Support and Resources The Regional College Access Managers are part of the college access arm of the College Success Foundation (CSF), with the mission to increase postsecondary enrollment for all Washington State students particularly among students experiencing poverty, first-generation college-going students, and students of color.
CSF is a key partner in supporting College Bound outreach and regional support. The team assists in College Bound training, financial aid completion support, and college access efforts across the state. Visit their website to find regional contacts.
This workbook walks students through how to plan and prepare for college. It is outlined by grade and subject area and available in multiple languages. Visit the 12th Year Campaign site to download these materials or to order hard copies.
2025 CAI impact brief (PDF, 641. 6 KB) 2023 College Bound auto-enrollment brief (PDF) 2025 CAI Trusted Messenger Survey Summary (PDF, 250. 17 KB)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Students from low-income families who apply in 7th or 8th grade and meet income requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to full tuition at participating institutions Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
WA Grant (Washington College Grant) is sponsored by Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). The Washington College Grant provides need-based financial aid to income-eligible resident students pursuing education beyond high school, including career training, college, or an apprenticeship. It is not a loan and can be used for tuition, school supplies, and living expenses.
State Work Study Program is a grant from Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) that funds financial aid for Washington state students to work part-time jobs as part of their postsecondary education, helping them meet educational expenses while gaining work experience. The program provides eligible students with approved employment opportunities at participating institutions, supporting access to higher education for financially needy residents. Eligible applicants are Washington state residents with demonstrated financial need who are enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program at a participating college or university. Award amounts vary based on financial need and institutional allocation.
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.