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Want to attend a college or trade school but don’t think you can afford it? Think again! Each year millions of dollars in scholarships, grants, and other types of financial aid are available to students pursuing a higher education. Get started!
Complete the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form students must fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government. Many states and colleges also use the FAFSA to decide which students get aid, and how much.
Tools to help with the FAFSA:
- FAFSA Checklist
- Documents You Need to complete the FAFSA
- Step-by-Step Video Guides in English and Spanish
- FSA ID How-To Guide and FSA ID How-To Video
- Financial Aid Checklist to stay organized
- Use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to get an estimate of how much federal student aid you may be eligible to receive.
- Use the Parent Wizard tool to determine which parent(s) should participate in a student's FAFSA form.
Need more help?
- Sno-Isle is offering Financial Aid Help programs at five libraries. All students and parents are welcome!
- With a Sno-Isle library card, you may connect with a live expert at Brainfuse HelpNow (Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.) who can walk you through the process of completing the FAFSA. Under Expert Help, choose Featured Service. Then click on the blue "Get Live Help" button below Live FAFSA Help.
Complete the WASFA
The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for students in Washington state who are undocumented or do not qualify for federal financial aid because of their immigration status. The WASFA can also be used in limited circumstances by other select applicants, opens a new window who cannot or choose not to file a FAFSA.
Tools to help with the WASFA:
- Step-by-Step Video Guides in English and Spanish
- Documents You Need to complete the WASFA
Not sure whether to fill out the FAFSA or WASFA?
Check out these videos to determine which form to submit.
