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 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years. Note, there have been some technical issues and delays with the 2024-25 FAFSA application, as well as changes to the form. Don't give up! Financial aid is available, but you do need to apply. Get help navigating the 2024-25 FAFSA.
WA Grant award amounts vary based on income, family size, and school or program cost. For 2024-25, an eligible student from a family of four with income of $78,500 or less per year would get a full award. What does that mean? For example, public college tuition would likely be free for a family with three children and a single parent making $37 per hour. For middle-income families, grant amounts are lower. But even someone from a family of four making up to $120,500 per year can get some money to help pay for college or training.
To find your estimated maximum award, first find your family size in Table 1 below. Moving from left to right across the table, identify the first column where the amount is higher than (or equal to) your household income. For the 2024-25 FAFSA or WASFA, use the household income reported on your 2022 taxes.
The letter at the top of the column will help you find your approximate maximum award amount in Table 2. Column A shows the maximum family income at which someone can receive a full award, equivalent to free tuition at public colleges. Partial awards are available up to the income in Column D, which is the maximum income to receive WA Grant.