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The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) are now open!
Dec
2025
May
2022
Financial Aid – Get Help!
FAFSA / WASFA Workshop and Paying for College Sessions presented by Clark College (virtual) Come to this workshop to learn more about these two important financial aid applications for college and technical schools and what it means to complete them! You will learn how and when you should apply, what information is needed as well [...]
Feb
2022
Vocational Scholarship – WA State Elks Association
The 2022 Vocational Grant Award is now open. Applications are attached and can also be found in the office at the Vancouver Elks Lodge, #823. Who May Apply: Any graduating Senior High School student U.S. Citizen Planning to pursue an eligible Vocational/Technical Course Application Tips: • Read the Instructions! This will make the application process [...]
Feb
2022
Oregon / SW Washington Chapter Scholarship Award (LOCAL!)
This local $2,500 scholarship is designed for seniors to help them pursue most post-secondary educational opportunities (trade school, college or university). AND who doesn't NEED the $$$?!? Eligibility: Open to local high school seniors who have ALREADY been accepted into a college, university or trade school 500-word essay or video or digital resource on the [...]
Jan
2022
Local Scholarships
Community Foundation of Southwest Washington (CFSWW) manages local scholarships available to high school seniors that will graduate this Spring! Their process has changed a little, but fear not, there are still MANY local scholarship opportunities! Students complete a general application with eligibility questions embedded in the online application. Once the general questions are answered, any [...]
Dec
2021
How to Avoid Scholarship Scams
Searching for scholarships may feel like a job and families should treat it as such! It takes good research, organization and dedicated time to score a scholarship. Post secondary education can be very expensive and scholarships are a great way to help cover some of those expenses. Over 180,000 student athletes are awarded $3.6 BILLION [...]
Nov
2021
FutureMe Podcast: Financial Aid
FutureMe Podcast, Season 2: Episode 1 This episode is focused on an overview of financial aid basics and understanding FSA ID/FAFSA/WASFA. This time we were joined by post-secondary guest: Monica Santos-Pinacho from WSU-V. Check out more resources at https://futureme.vansd.org/
Oct
2021
Skyview Scholarship for Trade/Technical School
The Skyview Scholarship Fund Committee has increased its Outstanding Student Trade/Technical Scholarship to $2,500! A trade or technical school may be a great choice for a student who wants to receive hands-on training and start their career in six months or less! Programs vary in cost and time requirements but there are SO many opportunities [...]
Oct
2021
How to Pay for College!
WSU Vancouver is holding workshops to help you understand how to pay for college! Open to ALL Vancouver residents (even if not planning on attending WSU). Attend an A – Z of Paying for College workshop to learn about—all the ways to pay for college—grants, loans, savings, scholarships, work … Which money is free and [...]
Oct
2021
Architecture, Construction & Engineering Mentorship & Scholarship Program
ACE is an after-school mentorship that connects Portland & SW Washington high school students to careers in architecture, construction and engineering. This local program serves over 100 students per year and relies on 100 volunteer mentors, all professionals in their fields, to coach students in a hands-on, team-oriented project. The program has demonstrated success in [...]