Washington State Need Grant

About Washington College Grant (WA Grant)
WA Grant provides need-based financial aid to income-eligible resident students pursuing education beyond high school. Award amounts vary based on income, family size, and the school or program attended, as outlined below.

Apprentices in non–campus-based apprenticeship programs are encouraged to check with their program sponsor to ensure their participation in WA Grant for Apprenticeship.

Applications are now open for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years.

Am I eligible for WA Grant?
I am a Washington resident.
I have a high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent.
I meet the income requirements.
I have not already earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.
I do not owe a repayment for any state financial aid program.
I have applied to an eligible Washington college, or I am an apprentice at an approved sponsor.
I am enrolling in a financial aid-eligible program (check with the financial aid office at your college to ensure your program qualifies).