WA Grant for Apprenticeship (WG-A)
Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
State grant of up to $2,548 (2026-27) for registered apprentices in participating Washington apprenticeship programs, to cover program costs.
- How much
- up to $2,548 (2026-27 maximum); based on family income, may be prorated
- Who qualifies
- Work in a participating WG-A apprenticeship program; high school diploma or equivalent; Washington resident; meet family income/need limits (family of four up to $139,500); no bachelor's degree; not owing a repayment on state aid; quarters of eligibility remaining.
- For trade school students, adults going back to school
- no citizenship requirement — Washington residents of any immigration status may qualify (undocumented students apply with the WASFA)
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Open now annual fiscal-year cycle; application opens July 1 and is accepted while the fiscal year (to June 30) is active
- How to apply
- Submit the online WG-A application in the WSAC portal (2026-27 opened July 1, 2026), using 2024 tax documents, and complete any verification forms requested
- Respond to WSAC requests and award offers within 45 days
- Apprentices in programs at a college that is an eligible institution file a FAFSA/WASFA instead
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (wsac.wa.gov) and page 2
The details
Part of the Washington College Grant for apprentices in WSAC-participating state-registered apprenticeship programs (non-college sponsors, and some programs at community or technical colleges). Awards are based on median family income, may be prorated and are set by the Legislature; 2026-27 maximum $2,548. Covers costs tied to the apprenticeship such as books, supplies and equipment; not meant to replace lost wages. Generally one award per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Returning applicants' renewal depends on progress hours reported by the Department of Labor & Industries.
More money from Washington
- Washington College Grant (WA Grant)up to full tuition; 2026-27 maximum $13,203/yr (University of Washington), $5,095 at community and technical colleges; partial awards (60%, 50%, 24.5%, 10%) at higher incomes
- WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship (BaS)$2,500 per year until accepted into the major, then $5,000, $7,500 and $5,000 in the following years
- College Bound (formerly College Bound Scholarship)free public-college tuition when combined with WA Grant; 2026-27 maximum combined awards from $5,595 (community/technical colleges) to $13,703 (University of Washington)
- Opportunity Granttuition and fees for up to 45 credits, plus up to $1,000 for books and supplies
- Student Teaching Grantnot stated on the official page
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