Today, CAAA honors those injured and the memory of the lives lost during the unprovoked attack on America September 11, 2001.
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The 2024-25 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will not be available until December 2023. The WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) will also be delayed until the FAFSA opens. Applications usually open October 1 of a student’s senior year, so this is a major shift in the college planning process.
The good news is that this delay is due to positive changes in the financial aid application process:
- The FAFSA form will be shorter and less complex.
- More students will be eligible for federal Pell Grants, and the average Pell award will be larger.
School counselors and other advocates should adjust financial aid outreach messaging and timelines to address the changes because the U.S. Department of Education has not yet announced the exact date applications will open.
Parents can find updated financial aid news and updates on the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) website. This newsletter will also report the new application date as soon as it becomes available.
 You may qualify for discounted internet service! A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;
- Participates in one of these assistance programs:
- Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools.
- SNAP
- Medicaid (Medicaid eligibility may be up for renewal. Learn more about how to renew.)
- Federal Housing Assistance, including:
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers)
- Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/Section 202/ Section 811
- Public Housing
- Affordable Housing Programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI), WIC, Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits, or Lifeline;
- Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations or Tribal Head Start (income based)
To apply, go to GetInternet.gov to submit an application or print out a mail-in application
Whether you are a long-established business or are just beginning to plan a new business, the Seattle Public Library has resources for you to use for free through its Library to Business program. Business librarians are trained to help with all aspects of business research - from data about potential customers to market trends for free.
Consultations on topics such as trademarks, copyrights, real estate law, intellectual property and more are available. Whether a new or established business, book your virtual consultation, ask a question, get the information needed to plan and start your business. SPL supports non-profits too!
Click or call 206-386-4636.
The 2023 Washington Regional Contracting Forum
Department of Enterprise Services and the City of Tacoma will co-host the 2023 Washington Regional Contracting Forum on September 20, 2023 from 8am - 4pm at the Muckleshoot Tribal Event Center in Auburn.
This in-person event is an excellent opportunity for small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses to connect with public agencies that buy goods and services, including architecture and engineering services.
This event will feature speakers, networking, and learning opportunities including:
- One-on-one sessions to connect vendors with purchasers.
- Engaging classes to enhance understanding of how to do business with the state.
- Informative panels with contracting experts from state agencies.
The Washington Regional Contracting Forum is free for businesses to attend. CLICK TO REGISTER
 Theme: Journey to Justice II: Discovering and Using YOUR Inner Power. The Forum will be held at the Tukwila Community Center on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10am - 3pm. Participating youth and adults can again look forward to another chance to win prizes, learn about legal rights and responsibilities, network with justice system professionals, and have fun. It’s all free.
Register today to secure your seat! https://youthlaw-8576f.uw.r.appspot.com/forum or click the QR code!
Breakfast will be served at 9 AM
Tukwila Community Center - 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
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