Financial Aid Information
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On November 6, 2024, the Cultural and Family Partnership team hosted the "Financial Aid Information Night" event. A workshop to help high school seniors complete the financial aid applications will be held on December 11, 2024.
This event is designed for families who are interested in learning more about what are some Financial Aid opportunities for students as they are getting ready for post-high school education.
The workshop is designed to help high school seniors (grade 12) and their parents to start or to work on completing their financial aid application online (FAFSA/WASFA).
For seniors and their family:
We will be hosting an in-person help session to provide support in complete the FAFSA and WASFA applications.
Wednesday, December 11th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: ISD Administration Building 5150 220th Ave. S.E., Issaquah, WA 98029 (Tiger Mt. Room)
Please register if you plan on attending so we can provide support staff at the event. Here is the registration link.
FAFSA eligibility: Financial Aid Eligibility | Federal Student Aid – this link has many resources about loans and grants. The website also has a Help Center link and a virtual assistant for support in answering many questions.
Many participants asked questions as who which parent should fill create an account and report information for FAFSA. Here is a link with more information to answer those questions. Reporting Parent Information | Federal Student Aid
WASFA eligibility questionnaire: WASFA Questionnaire | WSAC
Here is the link to CSS. CSS Profile Home – CSS Profile | College Board
CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. Check your colleges’ information to determine whether they require the CSS Profile.
Please email your high school senior’s College and Career Center if you have additional questions or need support with this.
Issaquah High School IHScollegeandcareer@issaquah.wednet.edu· Liberty High School LHScollegeandcareer@issaquah.wednet.edu
Skyline High School SHScollegeandcareer@issaquah.wednet.edu
Financial Aid Information
How to pay for post high school education!
Click here for PPT link
Presented by - Equity and Family Partnership Department
Purpose of Information Session
- Explain what are some post-high school education options.
- Learn what types of Financial Aid are available for students going to college/universities.
- Explain the difference between types of aids – grants, student loans and scholarships
- Learn what FAFSA and WASFA are, and how to apply
- Learn about the timeline to apply for college financial aid
- Learn about the Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program (WAGAP)
Post High School Options
What does your student want to do after high school? Students can explore options on Xello as a part of their High School & Beyond Plan
- Attend a college or university (Bachelor's degree - usually 4-year program)
- Public University – tuition costs are supported by the state of Washington, generally more affordable
- Private College/University – tuition costs are generally higher, may be affiliated with a religious organization, may offer more financial aid
- Attend community college or technical college
- Associate’s degree – usually a 2-year program
- Earn certificate or credentials for certain career
- Enlist in military service
- Get a job
