Washington Application for State Financial Aid
Apply for Washington state financial aid.
One application for the Washington College Grant and other Washington state aid. No FAFSA needed. Sign in with your wa.gov account to begin.
No account yet? You can create your wa.gov sign-in in the same step.
Cycle 2027–28
What to expect
- Oct 1, 2026
- Cycle opens
- Jan 31, 2028
- Cycle closes
- 10–15 min
- Time to complete
How to apply
Three steps, at your own pace.
Sign in once, then work through each section. Come back anytime before the cycle closes.
- 01
Sign in
Use your wa.gov account, or create one in about a minute.
- 02
Complete each section
Tell us about your household, income, and the schools you’re considering.
Saves automatically as you go - 03
Sign and submit
Sign electronically. Each school you list packages your aid after you submit.
Good to know
Who can apply
Washington residents who don’t file a FAFSA, including DACA, undocumented, and mixed-status students. New and returning applicants are welcome.
What it covers
Tuition, books, housing, and living costs at Washington colleges, universities, and approved training programs.
What you’ll need
Your wa.gov sign-in and basic household information. No tax documents required to start.