Financial Aid Completion Support

Want free support completing your FAFSA or WASFA application? We can help!

While our group events are on a summer pause and will resume later this year, our team is still here to provide one-on-one support with funding your future pathway.

Check back on our Events Calendar for upcoming Financial Aid Drop-In Support Sessions and other opportunities to connect. These sessions offer high school seniors and their families one-on-one help with the FAFSA or WASFA, answers to questions, and guidance to make real progress on their applications.

There is no formal presentation, just friendly experts available to guide you step by step and help you finish with confidence. Our financial aid support is made possible through partnerships with Western Washington University, the Washington Student Achievement Council, and local high schools.

Need 1-1 support?

If you are unable to attend an event or get support from a trusted source, please book a meeting with a member of our team through our calendly booking link.

helpful resources

If you are Parent/Caregiver, or student who is in 11th or 12th grade, and have a financial aid question you want answered sign up for FuturesBot for 24hr support. If you stump our system you will get a person to directly answer your questions.

FUTURESBOT FOR STUDENTS

Sign up at hello.mainstay.com/fnwstudentsignup

FUTURESBOT FOR PARENTS

Sign up at hello.mainstay.com/fnwparents

In addition to the above events, you can also receive support in a number of ways below:

• Thanks to the amazing folks at the Washington Student Achievement Council, we are able to attend and co-host many statewide and regional events. For a complete list of virtual events hosted by WSAC check out their event list here. Additionally, you can find personalized support by booking an appointment with The College Success Foundation, Washington Student Achievement Council’s 12th year campaign, or uAspire. All are free!

• Check out our Financial Aid resources page for more detailed information on how to fund your education plans!

• As always you can get one-on-one support (scholarships, college applications, and Financial Aid applications) from a FuturesNW team member through our Calendly booking links!

• Text Otterbot for free 24/hr Financial Aid completion support, 9th-12 grade students and their parents!

  • If you have questions on your Financial Aid application, but don’t have direct access to a professional who can help, ask Otterbot!

    How do I get started?

    OtterBot for students

    Text "Hi OtterBot" to 
    360.928.7281

    OtterBot for parents

    Text "Hi OtterBot" to 
    360.634.0354

    How can OtterBot help me?

    12th grade learning objectives – Acting/applying

    11th grade learning objectives – Preparing

    10th grade learning objectives – Educating

    9th grade learning objectives – Informing

    Supporting your student(s) in the college planning process and navigating financial aid.

    OtterBot en español:

    • Envíe un mensaje de texto "Hi OtterBot" al 360-928-7281 (estudiantes) o al 360-634-0354 (padres). Cuando responda, escriba "#language" y envíe. Cuando se le solicite, escriba "Spanish".

Our impact

For a snapshot of our latest progress and impact, please see our Pathways Navigation Support Data Two-Pager.