Financial Aid Completion Support
Want free support completing your FAFSA or WASFA application? We can help!
Virtual Financial Aid Events
ALL schools across Whatcom and Skagit Counties are welcome!
helpful resources
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 out calendly booking link.
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
360.928.7281OtterBot for parents
Text "Hi OtterBot" to
360.634.0354How 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.