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The College Bound Scholarship. What is the College Bound Scholarship?. The College Bound Scholarship…. Is a promise of college tuition and books to qualifying 7 th and 8 th grade students in Washington.
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The College Bound Scholarship… • Is a promise of college tuition and books to qualifying 7th and 8th grade students in Washington. • Covers the average cost of tuition (at comparable college rates), some fees, and a small book allowance. • Can be used at two- or four-year public and private colleges and universities.
Am I eligible? If you meet ONE of these requirements, you are eligible to apply: • You are eligible to receive free and reduced price lunch. • You are a foster youth. • Your family receives TANF benefits. • Your family’s income meets the requirements on the chart. Note: Family income from the student’s senior year (submitted on your FAFSA) will be used to verify financial eligibility for the scholarship.
How do I sign-up? Complete the application online at www.collegebound.wa.gov. • Sign-up in 7th or 8th grade. • The deadline is June 30 of your 8th grade year. • You only need to sign-up once!
The student pledge & certificate. By signing up for College Bound, 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 College Bound Scholar certificate in the mail.
Fulfill the pledge. Students: make a plan to keep you on-track for completing your high school coursework. • Revisit it often and revise as needed. • Talk with your school counselor or advisor to make sure you’re fulfilling your high school’s graduation requirements. • Check out the minimum college admission standards for the college or university you want to attend to make sure you meet their requirements. Parents: help your student stay on-track for high school graduation and beyond. • Meet your student’s teacher & attend school conferences. • Support your student’s study habits by making sure they complete their homework. • Encourage your student to participate in extra-curricular activities, take Honors classes, and take electives that interest them.
College Bound Scholarship 888-535-0747 collegebound@wsac.wa.gov www.collegebound.wa.gov www.readysetgrad.org Want to know more?