Financial Aid
Washington College Grant
The Washington College Grant gives MORE money to MORE people for MORE types of education beyond high school. Learn more today at wsac.wa.gov/wcg
The WA College Grant can cover:
Flyers in English and Spanish:
WA College Grant Flyer_ENGLISH
WA College Grant Flyer_SPANISH
- Workforce and training programs
- Approved apprenticeship programs
- Public and private colleges and universities
CSS Profile
What is the CSS Profile?
The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid.
For federal aid you must complete the FAFSA, available October 1. For more information regarding the FAFSA, click "FAFSA" below
FAFSA
When do I complete the CSS Profile?
Most students complete the application in their senior year of high school. Schools may have different deadlines - be sure to check with each school you are applying to.
Who must complete the CSS Profile?
Check your colleges’ information to determine whether they require the CSS Profile. A list of participating colleges is also found on the CSS Profile Homepage. Some schools may also require divorced or separated parents to complete separate applications.
How do I complete the CSS Profile?
You submit the CSS Profile at cssprofile.org. Once you sign in, you will find a list of useful documents, such as your federal tax returns and other financial information that you’ll need to have on hand to complete the application. Help is provided within the application and additional help is available in English and Spanish by chat, phone, or email by clicking “Contact Us” in the application.
What Does the CSS Profile Cost?
The CSS Profile is free for domestic undergraduate students whose family income is up to $100,000. The fee for the initial application is $25. Additional reports are $16. Payment may be made via credit or debit card.
For more info: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/