The Washington College Grant, also called WA Grant, is need-based state aid for Washington residents. It may apply at universities, community colleges, career-training programs, and some registered apprenticeships; there is no single amount for every pathway. The state calculates aid using income, household size, enrollment, and approved program cost.
For 2026–27, the official example for a four-person household places the full-award level up to $83,500 annual income and partial aid up to $139,500. Do not use those figures for other household sizes: the chart has separate rows and uses 2024 tax income reported on FAFSA or WASFA. An approved percentage does not mean every bill is paid in full.
Most students file FAFSA; people who should not use FAFSA may complete WASFA, depending on their situation. WSAC says residents with different immigration statuses may qualify through the appropriate state application. Verify that the institution, training program, or apprenticeship sponsor is approved; a private course is not automatically covered.
Maximum amounts differ by campus type and enrollment. Review WSAC’s estimator and chart, then compare them with your financial-aid offer: ask whether the grant applies to tuition, fees, or other education costs and when it posts. If you filed for 2026–27, check for verification tasks; if you did not, ask whether late options exist without assuming funding. Prepare FAFSA/WASFA for 2027–28 and check each college’s own priority date.
Before budgeting, request a written offer separating tuition, mandatory fees, housing, meals, books, and transportation. State grants often reduce only eligible charges and may change after Pell or other scholarships are applied. Do not commit money based on a chart maximum.
Your campus office should confirm missing documents, institutional eligibility, and disbursement timing. The program profile expands on the criteria; the public-agency profile links to applications, deadlines, and official help.
WA Grant Eligibility and Awards — Washington Student Achievement Council.
Washington College Grant — Washington Student Achievement Council.
WASFA resources — Washington Student Achievement Council.
Research checked on October 12, 2026 against official or institutional sources. Past deadlines are identified, and eligibility is distinguished from an actual award. Confirm the cycle, your file, and available funds with the agency and your college financial-aid office.
WA Grant combines household income with program cost; verify your household row, participating institution, and actual award.
Options to compare
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Washington College Grant (WA Grant)
Amount depends on income, household size, institution, and program; $139,500 is the 2026–27 partial-aid ceiling for the four-person example.
State grant for college, training, and approved apprenticeships
Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
Publishes deadlines, WA Grant, FAFSA/WASFA, and college-planning resources.
State agency administering grants and college-planning guidance
Sources & references
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Washington Student Achievement Council · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Washington Student Achievement Council · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Washington Student Achievement Council · Accessed October 12, 2026
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WSAC · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official website of Washington College Grant (WA Grant) ↗
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WSAC · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official website of Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) ↗
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WSAC · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official website of Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) ↗
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WSAC · Accessed October 12, 2026
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