Christina Winstead, Program Associate for Outreach 12th Year Campaign Christina Winstead, Program Associate for Outreach

About Us Our Mission: We advance educational opportunities and attainment in Washington. In pursuit of our mission, the Washington Student Achievement Council: Leads statewide strategic planning to improve educational coordination and transitions. Supports Washingtonians through the administration of financial aid, a college savings plan, and support services. Advocates for the economic, social, and civic benefits of postsecondary education. We advance educational opportunities and attainment in Washington. In pursuit of our mission, the Washington Student Achievement Council: Leads statewide strategic planning Supports Washingtonians through the administration of financial aid, a college savings plan, and support services. Advocates for the economic, social, and civic benefits of postsecondary education. Washington Student Achievement Council

12th Year Campaign College Application Campaign College Goal Washington FAFSA Completion Initiative Talk about campaign and then stats from this year. 24,836 high school seniors had the opportunity to participate in the 2016-2017 12th Year Campaign and 11,558 seniors have successfully completed the FAFSA. Sites have three ways to participate The Washington Student Achievement Council

Addressing Needs Geared toward 1st gen college-goers Demystifies college application and financial aid processes Helps students make personalized college choices Supports seniors who may not otherwise apply Celebrates application submission & creates college-going culture Meeting the needs of seniors. 12th Year Campaign is geared toward 1st generation college-goers. In-school activities help demystify the college application and financial aid processes and help students make personalized college choices. The program supports seniors who may not otherwise apply. It celebrates application submission and helps create a college-going culture.

Applying for State Aid Complete a FAFSA or WASFA: Each college determines financial aid eligibility based on awarding policies (SNG and CBS awards may vary by college). State funding is limited. Students should apply as early as possible after October 1. Students who are eligible for federal student aid submit a FAFSA to be considered for federal, state, and institutional aid. Apply online at FAFSA.ed.gov Students who are not eligible for federal student aid submit a WASFA to be considered for state and institutional aid. Apply online at ReadySetGrad.org/WASFA In WA we have two financial aid applications. Washington Student Achievement Council

12th Year Campaign Resources 2016-2017 Materials Distributed Postcards – 26,100 Workbooks – 10,000 Posters – 1,871 I Applied Stickers – 11,030 Additional Resources Site lead toolkit and resource guide. FAFSA/WASFA line by line trainings. 6 webinar trainings on a variety of topics. Assistance in finding volunteers for events. The topics for the trainings are suggested by site leads in our resource audit This allows us to provide timely training on topics like the DRT outage. Site Lead Comments “LOVE the Student workbook.......huge help!!!!”   “100% of senior students, and at least one parent for student attended the first event.” “Over 200 applications finished and submitted.” http://www.readysetgrad.org/#educators/grad/12th-year-campaign

FAFSA Completion Data Portal Aggregate data is accessible by anyone District employees can request access from their district data receiver as long as a data usage agreement is signed. Can be used to see if a student has completed the FAFSA, submitted but with errors, or has not yet filed. 93% of districts have a signed data sharing agreement Washington Student Achievement Council

Data Map Monday Data pushed to sites bi-weekly Washington Student Achievement Council

Partners in Student Success WSAC Schools and Districts College Success Foundation & WCAN College Bound and GEAR UP 2-year and 4-year institutions OSPI Regional and national orgs WSECU Strong partnerships are critical to the success of the 12th Year Campaign and FAFSA Completion Initiative. Data helps us leverage and inform partners to help meet FAFSA Completion goals 11/7/2018

Quotes From 2016-2017 Student Participants “The workshop was very helpful, applying for FASFA is a tedious process and having someone there to answer all my questions was very helpful” “Was very useful please continue doing this for future students! Thank you” “The people at the event were very helpful and patient with me. They help me fill out my WASFA application and guide me through the whole process, and they also answered all my questions.” “This event was incredibly helpful. It really helped me open my eyes to the different possibilities for college.” “I love that the school does this so I can get help with the FASFA. I would be lost if this help was not provided.” Washington Student Achievement Council

What is the Data Telling Us? There is still more work to be done to increase FAFSA completion in Washington State! 12th Year Campaign sites have a 7.93% higher FAFSA completion than non-sites. Identifying districts and schools that need targeted assistance. Identifying students that need additional assistance in successfully completing their financial aid application. Sites had a 7.93% higher FAFSA Completion rate than non-sites as of 2/21/17. FAFSA Completion data is assisting in providing targeted assistance to students and schools Washington Student Achievement Council

Washington Student Achievement Council 2017-2018 12th Year Campaign Registration is open and 40 sites have signed up so far. We are expanding beyond traditional high school and college sites. We will offer 12th Year Campaign events at libraries, community based organizations, and housing developments. Provide new trainings for sites and materials to help families support their students in their first year of college. MOU with Washington Financial Aid Association to provide early training and additional assistance to sites. Washington Student Achievement Council

Continue the Conversation Contact Us Christina Winstead christinaw@wsac.wa.gov Online: www.wsac.wa.gov www.readysetgrad.org www.thewashboard.org www.get.wa.gov On Twitter: @WSACouncil @Ready_Set_Grad On Facebook: www.facebook.com/WSACouncil www.facebook.com/ReadySetGrad Washington Student Achievement Council