Debunking Financial Aid Myths
Information to Share With Students & Families
During the COVID-19 crisis, the Washington Student Achievement Council is sending weekly messages with resources and information about financial aid, college and career planning, and more. Please consider sharing this with students and families in your community.
Student & Family Messaging
Don’t let financial aid myths limit your options for the future
Think you can’t afford college or career education? Financial aid helps many students pay for education after high school, and more families in Washington are now eligible. Even if you didn’t qualify before, you might now!
Myth #1: My parents make too much money, so I won’t qualify for financial aid.
Fact: Applying for financial aid is the only way to know for sure whether you qualify. With the new Washington College Grant, an eligible student from a family of four making up to around $97,000 per year can receive some money for their education.
Myth #2: Financial aid only pays for universities. That takes four years—I need to start working now.
Fact: Financial aid can be used for many types of full-time or part-time education, including career and technical schools, community colleges, some apprenticeships, and yes, universities too. You have options!
Myth #3: I can’t apply for financial aid, because I don’t know what I’m going to do after high school.
Fact: You can complete a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application before applying for college or training. You can make your final choice about whether and where to go later, and you’ll know more about what you can afford.
Learn more and apply for financial aid on the Washington Student Achievement Council website.
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