College Bound Scholarship

2014 edition

What is the College Bound Scholarship?

The Scholarship is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who sign up in middle school and fulfill the Pledge.

It is a program that encourages students, who might not consider college because of the cost, to dream big and continue their education beyond high school.

The College Bound Scholarship will combine withother state financial aid to cover the average cost of tuition(at comparable public colleges.)

It can be used at two- or four-year publicand private colleges and universities. 

What Does It Pay For?

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All the Places You Can Go!

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The College Bound Scholarship can be used at 68 Washington colleges and universities.

Are You Eligible to Apply?

If you meet ONE of these requirements, you may apply:

• Eligible to receive free- and reduced-price lunch orreceive basic food/TANF benefits

• Are a foster youth or dependent of the state

• Family’s income falls within the guidelines

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Sign up in 7th or 8th grade

• Deadline is June 30 at the end of the your 8th grade year

• You only need to sign up once

Note: Family income from the student’s senior year will be used to verify financial eligibility for the Scholarship.

HouseholdSize

2012 IncomeGuidelines*

Household income must be less than or

equal to this amount.

MonthlyIncome

WeeklyIncome

2 $28,694 $2,392 $552

3 $36,131 $3,011 $695

4 $43,568 $3,631 $838

5 $51,005 $4,251 $981

6 $58,442 $4,871 $1,124

7 $65,879 $5,490 $1,267

8 $73,316 $6,110 $1,410Each additional

household member Add $7,437 Add $620 Add $144

Complete the Application

Online 1. Complete the application at www.collegebound.wa.gov 2. Print the Signature Page, sign, and send.

Paper3. Download a paper application (available in 11 languages)4. Sign the application and send to:

College Bound ScholarshipP. O. Box 43430Olympia, WA 98504

DEADLINE

June 30 at the end of 8th grade year

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The Student Pledge & Certificate

You promise to:• Do well in middle school and high school, and graduate with

a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

• Be a good citizen and not be convicted of a felony.

• Apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during your senior year of high school.

Once your application is complete, you will receivea certificate in the mail!

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Students: Prepare for College

• Make a plan for your high school coursework.– Revisit often & make changes when necessary

• Many colleges require that you take more than the minimum high school graduation requirements to be admitted.

• Ask for help from your guidance counselor when needed.

Parents: Prepare Your Child

• Meet your child’s teacher• Attend parent-teacher conferences• Make sure your child completes homework– Find a quiet, well-lit room to study– Limit time at the computer and TV

• Encourage your child to read and use the library

• Spend time with your child and be positive about the value of education

Want to Know More?

Contacts:

WSAC 1-888-535-0747

collegebound@wsac.wa.gov

Websiteswww.collegebound.wa.gov

www.readysetgrad.org