Most students need financial aid to pay for college, whether they choose a four-year university, community college, vocational or technical school
VANCOUVER – Prospective college students and their parents can get expert help filing for financial aid for college in fall 2022 at College Goal Washington, a free event that helps students and families complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). College Goal Washington will be offered four days in October in the Undergraduate Building, Room 100 at Washington State University Vancouver.
- 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6
- 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12
- 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17
- 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26
Most students need financial aid to pay for college, whether they choose a four-year university, community college, vocational or technical school. The FAFSA is the most important application for financial assistance for higher education.
Did you know Washington state ranks 47th in FAFSA filing? At the same time, the Washington College Grant is the most generous state college need grant in the country. This year, a family of four making up to $107,000 can qualify for financial aid in Washington. More Washington residents are able to attend college for less money—many for free. But you have to file the FAFSA to access it.
Students and families who are not eligible for the FAFSA can get help filing the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid). Translation assistance will be available for Spanish speakers.
Visit vancouver.wsu.edu/cgw to register and for information on how to prepare for filing your financial aid application. Registered guests will receive a free parking pass.
Guests, please bring:
- Your social security card/number or Alien registration
- Your parent, if you are under 24 years of age
- Your parent’s social security number, if they have one
- Any additional financial information (child support statements, TANF or welfare information; real estate, stock or bonds investments; family business or farm information)
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-TRAN bus service. Find a campus map at vancouver.wsu.edu/map.
If you have a disability that requires special materials, services or assistance, contact the Access Center at (360) 546-9238 or van.access.center@wsu.edu as soon as possible to discuss your specific needs.
About WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver is in the homeland of Chinookan and Taidnapam peoples and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. As one of six campuses of the WSU system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university provides affordable, high-quality baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations.
Information provided by WSU Vancouver Communications.
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Of course the university will help you mortgage your future. There was a time that getting a college degree meant something. Now it means thousands of dollars of debt that takes a lifetime to repay. Is it really worth it? Covid proved you can save a fortune by taking courses online if you think you need a degree. WSU raises tuition every year because they can. You really need to think about your return of investment.