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College

5/3/2018

 

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Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA is an application for financial aid that can go toward tuition and other expenses for most colleges and universities. FAFSA offers both grants (which is like free money) and loans (which recipients pay back later) to students as they qualify. FAFSA opens October 1 and typically ends in June, but the earlier you apply, the better financial aid award you can be offered. Visit Federal Student Aid ID (FSAID) ​to ​create your signature for your FAFSA account.
Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)
WAFSA is an application for financial aid that can go toward tuition and other expenses for most colleges and universities, specifically for students who aren't eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status. WAFSA offers scholarships and grants (which is like free money) to students as they qualify.
Local scholarships
Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
This is an LGBTQ scholarship for people who have resided for at least one year in the State of Oregon or in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, or Wahkiakum counties in Washington. Scholarship values vary and the application must be postmarked before May 1.
Clark College Foundation Scholarships
This is for full-time Clark College students and is offered twice a year (fall and spring). Scholarship values vary.
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Scholarships
These scholarships are for high school seniors and current college students. Scholarship values vary and applications are typically due late April to mid-May.
General George C. Marshall Youth Leadership Award
The nominee must be a 12th grade high school student living in Clark County (home schooled students are eligible). The nominee’s activities and projects must advance the work and philosophy of General George C. Marshall. Scholarship is worth $2,500. Applications are typically due mid-February.
Young Women of Achievement Scholarship
For female students enrolled in the 12th grade at a Clark County high school. Number of scholarships awarded vary. Scholarship is worth $1,500.  Applications are typically due in spring.
Statewide scholarships
Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
Financial assistance for youth likely to age out of foster care and will attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical college. Unlike scholarships, this program reimburses you for receipts you submit for tuition, fees, books and supplies, housing, transportation and other education related costs. The maximum award is $5,000 per academic year. Awarded while funds last. Check website for additional information and further eligibility.

Latino/a Educational Achievement Project (LEAP) Rise Above Scholarship
Financial support for students who demonstrate advocacy, accountability and perseverance, and have shown a commitment to improving their community. It is open to any student regardless of immigration status. Earn up to $5,000 for your education.​ Applications typically due October 31.
Passport to Careers Scholarship: Passport to College and Passport to Apprenticeship Opportunities
This program provides scholarships to youth who have been in Washington state, federal or tribal foster care after age 15 and gives them priority consideration for the State Need Grant and State Work Study programs. Number and value of scholarships vary with the maximum annual award being $4,500. Students must be enrolled in an eligible college, apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program in Washington by their 22nd birthday. To apply, complete the one-page Passport Consent Form.
Pride Foundation: LGBTQ scholarships
​The Pride Foundation awards scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and straight ally student leaders in Washington State. Scholarships can be used for any post-secondary education. Apply for more than 50 different scholarships with just one application. Applicants must be a resident of Washington State, but may study elsewhere. Scholarship values vary. Application opens in October and closes in January. 
Scholarships.com: Washington Scholarships
This is a database of scholarships for Washington students. Scholarship values and due dates vary.
The Washboard
​This is a database of scholarships for Washington students. Scholarship values and due dates vary. You will create an account and, based on your responses, be connected to different scholarship opportunities.
Washington State Governors' Scholarship
Financial assistance for youth in foster care, tribal care, guardianship or dependency guardianship with a 2.0 GPA and who will attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical college. Earn $2,000 to $4,000 for your education. Applications open January 1 and are due February 28. Check website for additional information and further eligibility.
Washington State Scholarship List for Undocumented Students
This is a slideshow listing scholarships for undocumented students in Washington. Scholarship values and due dates vary.
National scholarships
Fastweb
Search through scholarships based on your strengths, interests and skills.
Links to college scholarship databases
This page on Clark College's website contains links to different scholarship databases.
Links to college scholarships
This page on Clark College's website contains information about, and links to, different scholarships for Clark students. Scholarship values vary. Deadlines are usually late winter or early spring for the following academic year.
Finding the right college
Campus Pride Index
Learn how to prepare for college as an LGBTQ+ student. You can also search the index to see where colleges and college sports teams stand in terms of being inclusive and where they have room to grow. Reasoning behind scores are clearly explained, and are even separated by sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
College Board
Search for colleges by categories like location, campus and sports, and find information about getting into college, paying for college and exploring careers. College Board can also connect students to SAT, PSAT and other testing, and assist in scholarship searches, major searches and career searches.
College Board: Create Your Road Map
This planning module helps create a road map that guides you through the steps it takes to go from high school to college, including what to do when and how to track your progress.
College Board: What to do if you're wait-listed
This article provides advice on steps you can take after being put on a wait list, including deciding whether or not to stay on the wait list, pursuing other colleges and gathering important information.
College Board: Working with your high school counselor for college success
This article provides advice on how to make the most out of your school counselor, including finding out what classes to take, finding what colleges are right for you, finding financial aid and scholarship opportunities, exploring career options, and sharing personal things that may be going on in your life.
Washington State Community and Technical Colleges
This board advocates, coordinates and directs Washington's 34 public community and technical colleges. Its mission areas are education for adults, workforce education and academic transfers. This website contains information on registering for college, paying for college and starting a career.

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