Financial aid events

Do you know the steps you need to take to apply for college?

Do you need money for college?

The 12th Year Campaign can help you with two important steps you need to take to go to college: applying for college and applying for financial aid. The first step is to file a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application.

Join one of the events listed below to learn more and get help.

Please note: Most events are offered virtually.

Statewide events

May 7: How to Fix Common Errors in the 2024-25 FAFSA

5:30–6:30 p.m.
Register in Advance / Enlace para registrarse.
Hosted on Zoom in English and Spanish.

Do you have errors on your 2024-25 FAFSA? The Washington Student Achievement Council is here to help! Join us as we walk through three of the most common FAFSA errors and how to correct them. We will cover:

What to do If a FAFSA form is missing a contributor’s consent and approval.
How to change the answer to “Direct Unsubsidized Loan Only” question.
How to add a missing signature.

May 22: Class of 2025 Financial Aid Night

5:30–7:00 p.m.
Register in Advance / Enlace para registrarse.
Presentation with Q&A and support creating an FSA ID or WASFA account.
Hosted on Zoom in English and Spanish.

May 23: Taking the First Step to Financial Aid: Creating an FSA ID or WASFA Account

5:30–7:00 p.m.
Register in Advance / Enlace para registrarse.
Presentation with Q&A and support creating an FSA ID or WASFA account.
Hosted on Zoom in English and Spanish.

May 29: 2024-25 FAFSA Walkthrough

5:30–7:00 p.m.
Register in Advance / Enlace para registrarse.
Step by step how to complete the FAFSA as a student or parent.
Hosted on Zoom in English and Spanish.

Local & in-person events

Click the tabs below to find support from schools and organizations in your area!

Centralia

Centralia College will host a 2024-25 FAFSA/WASFA workshop on May 22, which is open to all high school seniors and their families, as well as current CC students.

Seattle/King County

Highline College hosts virtual, in-person, and hybrid Financial Aid Workshops and Information Sessions. These events are open to the community, as well as current Highline students.
Seattle Colleges are offering financial aid nights. These events are limited to current and new Seattle Promise students only. Please RSVP.

Skagit & Whatcom Counties

Skagit Valley College is hosting financial aid support workshops throughout May and June. These events are open to the community, as well as to current and future SVC students. Algunos ofrecen ayuda en español.
View the Futures NW event calendar for other events in Skagit & Whatcom Counties.

Spokane/Eastern Washington

Eastern Washington University is hosting FAFSA Friday events throughout April and May. These events are open to the community, as well as to current EWU students.
View the Launch NW event calendar for other events in the Spokane/Eastern Washington area.

Tacoma/Pierce County

Worksource Pierce County is offering regular FAFSA assistance drop-in sessions. Search "FAFSA" on the workshops tab for more events.
View the Graduate Tacoma event calendar for other events in the Tacoma/Pierce County area.

Yakima/Tri-Cities

Yakima Valley College (YVC) will host financial aid workshops at its Grandview and Yakima campuses to help students and their families complete the FAFSA or the WASFA. YVC staff will be available to help answer questions in both English and Spanish. These workshops are open to the community and free of charge.

Is your organization hosting a financial aid event that is open to the public? Contact us to add your event to this webpage.