Do you want to make a lasting difference in your community and help the next generation access higher education? We need you!
Recent state funding cuts drastically reduced our Financial Aid completion support program. While we continue to offer one-on-one support for complex cases and will host virtual support events from October–December with the College Success Foundation, the truth is: we can’t reach every student alone.
This is where the community comes in. Together, we can ensure that students and families don’t lose out on vital financial aid simply because they lacked guidance. Imagine the impact if every workplace, neighborhood, and parent group had someone who could help navigate FAFSA and WASFA applications.
Our goal is to train 200 community members, 100 in Whatcom County and 100 in Skagit County, with the support of WSAC, CSF, BTC, SVC, and WCC. Participants will also have the chance to take an optional 30-minute tour of Skagit Valley College or Whatcom Community College before the training, making this an opportunity to learn, give back, and connect with our beautiful local campuses, where many of our students’ dreams begin.
Please share this call to action with your coworkers, neighbors, coaches, PTA leaders, friends, or anyone who cares about giving students a fair shot at higher education. Together, we can break down barriers and guarantee that all students have a fair chance to pursue education, training, and opportunity after graduation.
Registration found here: Financial Aid Train the Trainer 2025