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Council Meetings

2017 Schedule

February 8, Tumwater
April 19, Olympia
June 15, Vancouver
August 9-10, TBD
October 12, TBD
November 9, TBD
December 5, TBD
Workgroups

STEM Education Innovation Alliance

Aligning Washington's education system with a STEM-based economy

For-Profit School System Study

Research into systemic overlaps and gaps in jurisdiction of for-profit degree-granting institutions and private vocational schools
Events

Pave the Way

The Pave the Way conference focuses on strategies to increase equity, access, and educational attainment for low-income, first-generation, and historically underrepresented students
Archives

Meeting Materials

Find agendas and materials from past Council meetings

Workgroups & Events

Explore the materials of past events, and the composition, minutes, and agenda items of past workgroups
The Council meets several times annually at select cities across the state. Meetings during Legislative Session are often held in Olympia

Higher Education

College Admissions

Learn about the many post secondary options available in our State

College Readiness

The College Readiness Project and the Transition Math Project

College Credit in High School

Explore options such as Running Start, Advanced Placement, and Dual Credit Programs

Reengaging Adult Students

Understand the framework to support the educational success of returning adult students
Education

Tuition and College Costs

Costs related to tuition and fees for higher education in Washington

Transfers

Policies and procedures related to student transfers between higher education institutions

Student Residency

Residency guidelines for the determination of in-state tuition

Academic Credit for Prior Learning

Credits awarded based on skills and knowledge gained outside the classroom
Research

Data and Reports

Archive of work from the Council’s research, policy, and planning team
Workforce

Economic and Workforce Development

An educated workforce is essential to the vibrant Washington economy
The Roadmap

2015 Update

The 2015 Roadmap Update examines progress towards Washington's educational attainment goals

2013 Report

The 2013 Roadmap identifies two overarching goals for increasing educational attainment in Washington
Strategic Action Plan

2017-19 Plan

The 2017-19 Strategic Action Plan includes specific policy and investment recommendations to make significant progress toward the state's educational attainment goals

Financial Aid Programs

Financial Aid Overview

An overview of the financial aid programs available to Washington students
Need Based Programs

State Need Grant

State need grant that supports low income tuition, books, and fees

College Bound

Provides financial assistance to low income students who dream of a college education

State Work Study

Provides income for education and hands on experiences

Passport for Foster Youth

Helps students from foster care attend and succeed in college
Merit Based Programs

American Indian Scholarship

Competitive scholarship to outstanding eligible students
Targeted Workforce

Aerospace Loans

Supporting employment needs of Washington’s aerospace companies

Alternative Routes to Teaching/ Retooling

Programs to recruit new teachers to Washington’s schools

Health Professionals

Program to attract and retain licensed health professionals’ service in shortage areas

John R Justice

Loan forgiveness program for eligible Washington attorneys
University of Washington Campus - Seattle, Washington

Higher Education Administration

Colleges and Universities

Institutions serving students in Washington
Administration

Protecting Education Consumers

Investigative authority, student complaints, transcripts, diploma mills

Student Complaints

Explore the resources available for student complaints

Degree Authorization

Program to ensure post secondary education quality

Veterans' Education and Training

Promoting and safeguarding quality education and training programs for veterans

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement

Learn more about the interstate, higher education agreement
Financial Aid Administration

The Portal

Direct link to online resources for state institutions

FAA Resources

Materials for financial aid administrators

Unit Record Report

Unit Record Reporting resources

Suspended Programs

Materials related to latent SFA programs
Competitive Grants

College Assistance Migrant Program

Grant to help cover college costs for eligible students

Child Care Grants

Grant to help cover child care costs for eligible families

Educators for the 21st Century

Provides partnership grants for professional development projects serving K-12 educators
GET

Guaranteed Education Tuition

Learn more about Guaranteed Education Tuiton, Washington's 529 savings plan, and view GET Committee meeting materials

Ready, Set, Grad!

Council website designed to serve the needs of our college bound students, parents, and the educators who work on their behalf
GEAR UP

Federally-funded program providing services to low-income schools
theWashBoard.org

Free service connecting students with Washington scholarship providers
12th Year Campaign

Includes the College Application Campaign, College Goal Washington, and the FAFSA Completion Initiative
Returning Adult Students

Find resources related to helping adult students return to postsecondary education

News Releases

Advisories and Releases

Stay in the know with news from the Council
Publications

Reports

Archive of reports and publications regarding financial aid, policy, and research, plus statewide roadmap and strategic planning
Handouts

Graphics & Fact Sheets

Archive of published materials from Council communications
Newsletters

Council Conversations

Collection of the Council’s bimonthly newsletters
Blog

Established as a cabinet-level state agency on July 1, 2012, the Washington Student Achievement Council provides strategic planning, oversight, and advocacy to support increased student success and higher levels of educational attainment in Washington.

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