State Need Grant

The State Need Grant program helps the state’s lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. Students can use the grants at public two-year and four-year colleges and universities and many accredited independent colleges, universities, and career schools in Washington.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

Have a family income of equal to or less than 70 percent of the state median (see chart below);
Be a Washington State resident;
Enroll as an undergraduate student in an eligible program, at a minimum of 3 credits; and
Be pursuing a certificate, bachelor’s degree, or first associate degree; and
Not be pursuing a degree in theology.

Eligible students with family incomes between 51 and 65 percent of the median receive three-quarters of the maximum full-time grant. Eligible students with family incomes between 66 and 70 percent of the median receive half of the maximum full-time grant.

Maximum Family Income (2007-08)
Family Size	Family income 50% of the state median	Family income 65% of the state median	Family income 70% of the state median
1	18,500	24,500	26,000
2	24,500	32,000	34,500
3	30,500	39,500	42,500
4	36,000	47,000	50,500
5	42,000	54,500	58,500
6	47,500	62,000	66,500
7	48,500	63,500	68,000
8	50,000	64,500	69,500

Award

Grant amounts vary by the type of school you attend. The table below shows the maximum grants you may be eligible to receive if enrolled full-time.

2007-08 Maximum SNG Amounts
Sector /Type of school	Median Family Income 0-50%
Public Research (UW & WSU)	$5,564
Public Comprehensive (CWU, EWU, WWU, and TESC)	$4,188
Public Community and Technical Colleges	$2,502
Independent or Private Four-year Universities	$5,798
Private Career Colleges	$2,502
Dependent Care Allowance	$780

How to Apply

You will be considered for a State Need Grant when you file a FAFSA - (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

For more information on applying for aid, contact your high school counselor or college financial aid office.

State Need Grant Program
Higher Education Coordinating Board
Phone: 360.753.7850

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