Education beyond the classroom! CSF Scholars from Tacoma recently had an enriching day at the Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. Thank you for hosting this eye-opening career exploration visit! #LegalCareers #CareerConnections #CareerJourneys

CSF Scholars from Kentridge, Kent-Meridian, Kentwood, Rainier Beach, and Auburn high schools recently journeyed beyond the classroom for a career exploration day at T-Mobile. We love seeing our future leaders inspired--thank you T-Mobile! @kentschools415 Seattle Public Schools Auburn Schools

In The News: With boosting FAFSA completion for underrepresented and rural students at the top of our minds, CSF is interviewed by the Yakima Herald-Republic. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4d9idF5 #Yakima #FinancialAid #FAFSA

Student spotlight! Andrumada, a CSF Scholar at Pacific Lutheran University, is a driven student who prioritizes community engagement and self-care to better those around her. Learn more about this amazing college student: bit.ly/3vPV6yH

Let's get students across the FAFSA finish line! Questions? Need support? We can help. Connect with us at [email protected].

#FAFSAFastBreak #FinancialAid #College #WAedu

Students or practitioners, are you stuck? We can help.

Connect with us at: [email protected] for support with navigating the new FAFSA form.

#FAFSAFastBreak #FinancialAid #College #WAedu

'Latino college students are more likely to be first-generation students and less likely to leave college having earned their degrees, according to a new report from Excelencia in Education.' bit.ly/49x9dqj

College Uncovered's first two episodes of the new season are posted--tackling the true cost of college and what to look out for in financial aid award letters: bit.ly/43SyIkN #College #FinancialAid #StudentLoans

Gear up for a College Bound online training session! Practioners can choose between two convenient dates. Register today:

Thursday, May 9
11 AM-12 PM
bit.ly/43ZQVgb

Wednesday, May 22
10-11 AM
bit.ly/3PXJdxo

Questions? Email [email protected]. @wsacouncil

“We’re working on this around the clock, because we want to make sure our students have information they need to make informed decisions.” Read the latest from the U.S. Dept. of Education: politi.co/43WZV5R #FAFSA #FinancialAid #College

To practitioners working with students: Join us Thursday, April 18 at 1 p.m. for a webinar to help close the WA state #FAFSA completion gap. Register today: bit.ly/3PTz1WE. #FinancialAid #WAedu Washington Student Achievement Council

We're excited to announce our Empowering Youth Tacoma Alumni Speaker: Makala Broussard! Make plans today to gather with friends, family and colleagues to celebrate Tacoma's CSF Scholars. Join us Tuesday, May 21, 2024: bit.ly/3vJrenq Tacoma Schools Clark College

Case studies highlighting two minority-serving institutions demonstrate how data helps to drive student success in #College . Read about their findings here: bit.ly/3TDGBpi #HigherEd #Workforce

FAFSA delays: The risk of not knowing the bottom line before deciding where to go to college puts students in a bad position regarding their financial future. Read more: bloom.bg/49mcZCN #FAFSA #FinancialAid #College

'Long after schools have fully reopened after the pandemic, one concerning metric suggests that children and their parents have changed the way they think about being in class.' Listen here: nyti.ms/3U2aKjJ #Absenteeism #Pandemic #WAedu

CSF In The News: 'PREP’s goal is to boost postsecondary enrollment of students from district and tribal schools in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason counties.' Read the full story from the Peninsula Daily News: bit.ly/3U1avp7 West Sound STEM Network @PenCollege

“Now that April is nigh upon us, the pressure internally for institutions is going to push many of them to move deadlines back to at least June.” Read more: bit.ly/4cTdszw #FAFSA #FinancialAid #College

We are delighted to announce the Passport to Careers State Conference keynote speaker, Dr. Adam Starks. Purchase your ticket to this year's virtual conference: bit.ly/43kD5oy

We’re partnering with the Gates WA State #HorizonsWA program to ensure every student is supported on their postsecondary journey. Learn more about our PREP partnership on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas: bit.ly/3TZhPBw

West Sound STEM Network Peninsula College

'The Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action left students of color uncertain how their race should figure into college essays. This year’s high school seniors had to forge new paths when it came to sharing aspects of personal identity.' Read more: bit.ly/4cwlY7j