WSU-Vancouver to host free financial aid seminars

Prospective college students and their parents can get expert help filing for financial aid for college in fall 2022 at College Goal Washington, a free event that helps students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). College Goal Washington will be offered in the Undergraduate Building, Room 100, at Washington State University Vancouver from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, and from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26

Most students need financial aid to pay for college, whether they choose a four-year university, community college, vocational or technical school. The FAFSA is the most important application for financial assistance for higher education. 

Washington state ranks 47th in FAFSA filing. At the same time, the Washington College Grant is the most generous state college need grant in the country. This year, a family of four making up to $107,000 can qualify for financial aid in Washington. More Washington residents are able to attend college for less money — many for free. But students must file the FAFSA to access this potential financial aid.

Students and families who are not eligible for the FAFSA can get help filing the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). Translation assistance will be available for Spanish speakers.

Visit vancouver.wsu.edu/cgw to register and for information on how to prepare for filing your financial aid application. Registered guests will receive a free parking pass.

Attendees should bring the following: 

• Social security card/number or Alien registration
• A parent, if under 24 years of age
• Parent’s social security number, if they have one
• Any additional financial information (child support statements, TANF or welfare information; real estate, stock or bonds investments; family business or farm information)

WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-TRAN bus service. Find a campus map at vancouver.wsu.edu/map.

If you have a disability that requires special materials, services or assistance, contact the Access Center at 360-546-9238 or van.access.center@wsu.edu as soon as possible to discuss your specific needs.