Checkout the steps below or see Mrs. Thomas in the Career Center, room 408, for help before/after school or you can stop by during FLEX or lunch.
A student and a contributor need to create a financial aid account to sign the application. If a student is considered an independent, only the student needs an account. Washington State students can either complete the FAFSA OR WASFA. You will only need to complete one. See which one is right for you below.
All information remains confidential and is not shared—used only for the online application.
Driver’s license or state ID (Optional)
Student Social Security number and one parent Social Security number (if available)
OR
Non-citizen(alien) registration card (if you are a permanent resident for FAFSA application only)
Student and parent copy of most recent tax return
Additional information such as child support, assistance, welfare information, real state/investments, bank balances
FAFSA Account: Students create a FSA ID account to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students who are US citizens, legal permanent US residents, and students with qualifying visas can complete the FAFSA.
Go to studentaid.gov and click Create Account.
WASFA Account: Students create a WASFA account to complete the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid). Students who are undocumented with or without DACA and who have been living in Washington State for at least one year prior to starting college can complete the WASFA.
Go to https://wsac.wa.gov/WASFAelig and complete the survey to see if you're eligible.
FAFSA: Sign-in with your FSA ID account to complete your FAFSA application. If you need help, check out the videos at https://www.youtube.com/@FederalStudentAid.
Go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and login with your FSA ID to complete the FAFSA.
WASFA: Sign-in to your WASFA account or create an account to complete the application for the year you are going to start college.
Go to https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa-returning-user to complete the WASFA application