Scholarships
Passport to College Promise Scholarship for Former WA State Foster Youth
Due: Ongoing
URL: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/passport.asp
Created by the state of Washington, the Passport to College Promise Scholarship program encourages foster youth to prepare for and succeed in college.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for this program if:
- You spent at least one year in foster care after
your sixteenth birthday. - You emancipated from foster care on or after
January 1, 2007. - You will be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible college by the time you turn 22.
- You are a Washington resident.
- You are not pursuing a degree in theology.
- You have not yet earned a bachelor's degree.
When you enroll in college, the financial aid office will confirm your eligibility with the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
How can the Passport for Foster Youth Promise program help me?
You may receive the following:
Scholarships and other forms of financial aid that will help pay your tuition and living expenses for up to five years of college.
Guidance from college academic and financial aid counselors.
- Assistance finding housing during school breaks and over the summer.
Special consideration for the State Need Grant and State Work Study financial aid programs.
Help finding student employment.
Step One:
- Click here to download the Passport Consent Form.
Step Two:
- Complete the consent form and mail, fax,
or E-mail it to:
Higher Education Coordinating Board
Passport for Foster Youth Promise Program
PO Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Fax: 360-704-6246
E-mail: passporttocollege@hecb.wa.gov
Step Three:
- Get ready for college. Take the right classes in high school and develop an educational plan for your college career - Check this list to see colleges you can attend with your Passport.
Step Four:
- Be sure to identify yourself as a Passport student when you apply for admission or register for college classes.
- Some colleges have staff dedicated to working with former foster youth - Click here to see the Contact Directory.
Click here to see our brochure
Who do I contact if I have questions?
E-mail: passporttocollege@hecb.wa.gov or
Phone: 1-888-535-0747
Other college and career resources for foster youth:
There are many programs that were created to help foster youth transition into college life and adulthood. The following links will take you to Web sites with information about other opportunities:
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