Students can get state financial aid with the WASFA if they aren't eligible to use the FAFSA
Washington offers the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) for people who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status, defaulted federal loans, or other issues with federal aid. The WASFA is an application for state and institutional financial aid only.
Financial aid is money that can help you pay for more education after high school. Complete the WASFA to see if you are eligible.
Important info about the WASFA and its users:
- The 2024-25 WASFA is a new and improved application with fewer questions and a simpler form. Learn more and apply online.
- Instructions and form fields on the WASFA application are written in both English and Spanish.
- State residency requirements now make it easier to get in-state tuition and state financial aid, making college or job training cost less. Many people who didn’t qualify before now do.
The WASFA is for people who are undocumented or who do not qualify for federal financial aid, and can be used in limited circumstances by others who choose not to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must meet state residency and program requirements to qualify.