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 with other state financial aid to cover the average cost of tuition (at comparable public colleges.) It can be used at two- or four-year public and private colleges and universities. What Does It Pay For?

EXAMPLE OF STUDENT COST PER YEAR 4

All the Places You Can Go! 5 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 or receive basic food/TANF benefits Are a foster youth or dependent of the state Family’s income falls within the guidelines 6 Sign up in 7 th or 8 th grade Deadline is June 30 at the end of the your 8 th 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. Household Size 2012 Income Guidelines * Household income must be less than or equal to this amount. Monthly Income Weekly Income 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$1,410 Each additional household member Add $7,437Add $620Add $144

Complete the Application Online 1.Complete the application at 2.Print the Signature Page, sign, and send. Paper 1.Download a paper application (available in 11 languages) 2.Sign the application and send to: College Bound Scholarship P. O. Box Olympia, WA DEADLINE June 30 at the end of 8 th grade year 7

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 receive a certificate in the mail! 8

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 Websites