Washington College Grant (WA Grant)
Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
Guaranteed state grant of up to full public-college tuition for Washington residents from low- and middle-income families; 2026-27 maximum $13,203 at UW.
- How much
- 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
- Who qualifies
- Washington resident; high school diploma, GED or equivalent; enrolled (full- or part-time) in an eligible college, certificate, job-training or apprenticeship program in Washington; no bachelor's degree yet; not owing a repayment on other state aid. 2026-27: family of 4 income $83,500 or less for a full award, up to $139,500 for any award. Grades, sports and activities are not considered.
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school, transfer students
- 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
- Apply any time FAFSA/WASFA-driven; no state deadline (entitlement — all eligible students funded); FAFSA and WASFA open October 1 each year; meet your college's own aid deadlines
- How to apply
- Complete the FAFSA or the WASFA (for students who can't file a FAFSA) and send it to your Washington college or program
- No separate WA Grant application (except some apprenticeship programs, which use the WG-A application)
- Your award appears in your college's financial aid offer
- Reapply every year
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (wsac.wa.gov), page 2 and page 3
The details
Entitlement program: every eligible person is funded. Award depends on family size, income and the cost of the college or program. 2026-27 income bands for a family of four: full award (column A) at $83,500 or less; 60% (B) up to $90,500; 50% (C) up to $97,500; 24.5% (D) up to $104,500; 10% (E) up to $139,500 (income from 2024 taxes). 2026-27 full-award maximums for full-time students: University of Washington $13,203; Washington State University $12,700; CWU $8,615; EWU $8,035; Evergreen $8,640; WWU $8,804; private nonprofit four-year $6,476; private for-profit four-year $0; WGU Washington $4,150; community and technical colleges $5,095; CTC applied baccalaureate $8,134; private two-year nonprofit $3,694; Northwest Indian College $3,694; WSAC-approved apprenticeship programs $2,548. Can be used for degrees, certificates, job training and apprenticeships, full- or part-time, at 60+ participating institutions; money can also cover books and living costs. Must reapply (FAFSA/WASFA) every year.
More money from Washington
- 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
- WA Grant for Apprenticeship (WG-A)up to $2,548 (2026-27 maximum); based on family income, may be prorated
- 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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