# WA Grant (Washington College Grant)

> Up to $13,000 from Washington Student Achievement Council. Rolling deadline.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/washington-wa-grant
- Provider: Washington Student Achievement Council (State)
- Award: Up to $13,000, renewable
- Deadline: Rolling deadline
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/wa
- Official page: https://wsac.wa.gov/wcg
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

WA Grant, also called the Washington College Grant, is the state's guaranteed, income-based grant. Anyone who meets the requirements receives it, with no grade or activity criteria. Eligible people can get up to full tuition, with awards of up to $13,000 a year, and the money can also help with books and living costs. A student from a family of four earning $83,500 or less could receive a full award, which typically makes public college tuition free, while families of four earning up to $139,500 may receive a smaller amount. The grant covers degrees, certificates, job training and apprenticeships at more than 60 participating public and private institutions, for full-time or part-time study. Washington residents of any immigration status, including undocumented students, can qualify. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and must enroll in a program approved for state aid. People who already hold a bachelor's degree, or who owe a repayment on other state aid, are not eligible.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: WA
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen, DACA or state Dream Act student
- Income-based: a family of four earning $83,500 or less could receive a full award; partial awards up to about $139,500 for a family of four. Washington residents of any immigration status. Not available to students who already hold a bachelor's degree or owe a state aid repayment.

## How to apply

Complete the FAFSA, or the WASFA if you choose not to or cannot file the FAFSA, and send it to the schools or programs you are considering. The grant appears in your aid offer; some apprenticeships need a separate form.

## Related scholarships

- [Opportunity Grant](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/opportunity-grant): Amount varies
- [Alfred G. and Elma M. Milotte Scholarship Fund](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/alfred-g-and-elma-m-milotte-scholarship-fund): Amount varies
- [Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/washington-award-for-vocational-excellence-wave): Up to $3,900
- [American Indian Endowed Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/american-indian-endowed-scholarship): $500 to $3,000

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