College Promise Coalition

Our polling on Washington voters' views on post-high school education shows that voters strongly support the 70% postsecondary attainment goal and that cost remains the main barrier to students reaching their educational goals. Read more here🔗https://lnkd.in/gZhRpdKQ

For Colton Nussbaum, a senior at Whitworth University, the WA Grant helped transform his dream of college into reality. The WA Grant not only eased the burden of tuition—it also made unique learning opportunities possible. Thanks to financial support, Colton joined the university’s Wind Symphony on tour in Thailand, an experience he describes as transformative: “Experiencing Asian culture has been impactful for my overall growth and college experience,” he said. Read his story here https://lnkd.in/dy3zNiFv (Independent Colleges of Washington)

Have you read our latest newsletter? Check it out at the link if not, and find out how the WA Grant changes lives! https://lnkd.in/gbnJUCqe

Do you want to help our friends at WWIN select the next Star Scholars? Each year, WWIN receives hundreds of applications from exceptionally qualified women, and WWIN is committed to providing each applicant with a high level of personal attention, so every application is reviewed by four volunteers in addition to WWIN staff. If you're interested in being part of the volunteer community, sign up at the link https://lnkd.in/gJwvJRju (WWIN)

The Washington College Grant has made so many dreams possible in Washington by allowing students who may not have been able to otherwise pursue post-high school education. "Thanks to the Washington College Grant, I'm able to pursue a higher education that no one in my family has ever been able to pursue, and I now get to go on and choose my own future," Cher, a student at Saint Martin's University, said. Watch the full video at the link! https://lnkd.in/gkrk9CkU (Independent Colleges of Washington)

For Alexis, the Washington College Grant is more than just financial aid — it’s a pathway to a better future. As a single mom and health care worker, Alexis is applying to college with big goals: advance her career and create more opportunities for her daughter. Her story is one of many that show how the WA Grant is helping students across Washington access education and transform their lives. 🎓 Learn more about Alexis and the power of the WA Grant ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gy7MMSPa

Ever wonder what Washingtonians think of post-high school education? How much do you know about the Washington College Grant? Want to hear Alexis' story as she embarks on her college application journey? Read all of this and more in our latest newsletter! https://lnkd.in/g8gXU_8w

The Washington Student Engagement Networks (WA-SEN) developed a video series to help students take their advocacy to the next level. The four-video series explains, step-by-step, how students can represent themselves and their concerns to elected officials. Access it here: 🔗https://lnkd.in/gNv_2QR9

As our friends at College Success Foundation (CSF) mark CSF’s 25th anniversary of empowering students to access and succeed in college, a new alumni survey highlights the positive impact CSF has had on individuals and their communities. Check out the key findings here https://lnkd.in/gCYkVG9W Thanks for all you do, CSF, and happy anniversary! Here’s to many, many more decades!

The Washington Student Engagement Networks created several videos to help students take their advocacy to the next level and make their voices heard in Olympia! Today, we're spotlighting their video on submitting a written testimony! Share it with students in your network! https://lnkd.in/g__G_JzN