State Need Grant

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

SNG Program - Frequently Asked Questions»

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

• Submit an approved FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

• 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 at an eligible institution.

• Enroll as an undergraduate student in an eligible program, at a minimum of 3 credits.

• Be pursuing a first bachelor’s degree, certificate, or first associate degree.

• Not be pursuing a degree in theology.

• Not have exceeded five years of SNG term usage or exceeded 125% of program length.

• Not owe a repayment to another student aid program.*

*If you owe a repayment on a Washington State Need Grant, please view our SNG Repayment Frequently Asked Question.

See the 2009-10 Family Income Chart»

Award

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

How to Apply

You will be considered for a State Need Grant when you file a FAFSA, (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply online or review your status.

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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