Practitioner/Volunteer Resources
Class of 2027 WSAC Financial Aid Basics & Navigation Training Resources
Practitioner Padlet from WSAC- ALL the resources you need!
Financial Aid Completion worksheets and checklists
Document checklist (what you’ll need to complete the FAFSA and WASFA) English
Document checklist (what you’ll need to complete the FAFSA and WASFA) Spanish
Updated resources from uAspire:
Fin Aid Checklist -- available in multiple languages!
FAFSA Checklist -- also available in multiple languages! (see under "apply"> Submit the FAFSA)
Who is my parent on the FAFSA?
Navigating Financial Aid in Washington State: Supporting Undocumented & Mixed Status Families
Resource links from WSAC (opens in new tab)
WSAC Train the Trainer video (opens in new tab)
WSAC Train the Trainer presentation (opens in new tab)
Additional Resources:
Educator and Parent’s Guide to College Readiness for Students with Disabilities
Student’s Guide to College Readiness and Accessing Support/Accommodations
Fillable PDF Application Fee Waiver form. More fee waivers are here on the NACAC website
uApsire Early Awareness (about fin aid) Workshop materials -- these are grab-and-go for anyone who wants to deliver a workshop to students starting in 7th grade to teach them about financial aid (and really to norm it for them so that it's less overwhelming when they are actually starting on their college list)
(Free) uAspire Webinars for students and families all year long - we cover all the major financial aid milestones during senior year (FAFSA, verification, scholarships, aid offer review, etc).
uAspire one pagers that explain the current implications of federal policies on financial aid (updated regularly) - for students and for counselors.
ADDITIONAL WSAC RESOURCES
Please use and share the resource packet below with your colleagues to connect your students and their families with financial aid resources, track FAFSA completion, and explore education and career pathways. Save this email for easy reference throughout the school year.
Start here: Three key resources
1. Washington Completes FAFSA Campaign
Learn about the 40% fall target and how your school can take part.2. FAFSA Completion Dashboard (open to everyone) & FAFSA Completion Portal (access permissions required)
Check FAFSA completion progress to guide student outreach. School staff who work directly with seniors can request access to the FAFSA Completion Portal to view student-specific application statuses by emailing fafsa@wsac.wa.gov.3. Financial Aid Toolkit
Find resources to help students and families understand financial aid and complete their applications.Additional important resources to support you
1. State Financial Aid resources for students and families
Help students and families learn about state financial aid and ways to pay for college or career training.
Washington College Grant (WA Grant)
Learn about state financial aid for eligible Washington residents on this NEW interactive site.WA Grant Calculator
Estimate how much WA Grant funding a student may receive with this NEW resource.WA Grant Flyers
Find printer-friendly and multilingual materials to share with students and families.Early Path to WA Grant
Learn about an early pathway to WA Grant eligibility. Use the student and family flyer to share program information.2. College Bound (CB) Program resources
Use these resources and tools to support students enrolled in the CB program and help them stay on track toward college and career training.
CB Online Portal and Staff Resources
School staff can use the CB Toolbox to find enrolled students, update contact information, and send secure messages to our office. School staff can email collegebound@wsac.wa.gov to request access. See the CB Toolbox Access Flyer for details.High School Introductory Flyer
Share this overview with CB enrolled students and their families. Find translated flyers.School Website Template
Add updated CB information to your school website.3. College and career planning resources
Share these resources to help students explore options after high school.
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Washington
Find resources for students, families, and educators, including newsletter templates for grades 7 –12 and college readiness materials. Available in many languages.Passport to Careers
Learn about support for eligible students who have experienced foster care or homelessness as they prepare for college, apprenticeships, or career training.OtterBot
Promote Washington’s free, 24/7 texting service for students in grades 9–12 and their parents/guardians. It shares financial aid and college planning information. Flyers in multiple languages are available.theWashBoard.org
Help students search for scholarships to pay for college or career training.4. Training and support from WSAC
Connect with WSAC’s College Access Initiatives (CAI) team for training, tools, and support.
12th Year Campaign
Find resources to help seniors apply for college and financial aid, including planning a financial aid advising day.Practitioner Padlet: 12th Year Campaign Resources
Browse financial aid resources and outreach ideas to help students complete their applications.CAI Training Center
Find training materials and resources to support your work with students and families.WSAC Wednesday: Monthly Practitioner Office Hours
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month, from 10–11 a.m., for program updates, resources, and Q&A. Register today.5. Order free outreach materials
Order Free CAI Promotional Items — Request available free materials for school events and student outreach.
Stay connected with WSAC and CAI
Have new staff on your team? Please share these newsletter sign-up links so they can receive updates and resources throughout the year.
CAI Newsletter
Get updates on College Bound, OtterBot, financial aid, and college and career planning.WSAC News
Receive news about WSAC programs, statewide efforts, and resources for students and families.
Volunteer at a Financial Aid Completion Event
We are so grateful for our local college Financial Aid teams as well as knowledgeable community members joining our completion events!
Sign up to volunteer here!
Contact Ashley DeLatour if you have questions adelatour@futuresnw.org
Want to connect with a member of our team?
Do you want to book a meeting with a member of our team to strategize or promote your events? Do you have additional questions? Book a meeting here: BOOK A SUPPORT SESSION — FuturesNW