Student Financial Aid Resources
United Way of Clallam County, in partnership with Peninsula College, is thrilled to offer the following resources to support individuals in Clallam County who are completing student financial aid applications, including FAFSA and WASFA.
Scroll down to see which resources are currently available.
Scholarships are Open!
Join a FAFSA Workshop!
It's scholarship season! Most scholarships require you to have completed the FAFSA, but don't stress - our Spring Break FAFSA Workshops will help you get ready. Bring your parents (to fill out the parent form), we'll provide pizza, and our Educational Attainment Specialist help you finish your application before scholarships are due.
Tuesday, April 1
12:45 - 2:15pm
Port Angeles Library, Carver Room
Port Angeles
Thursday, April 3
11:15am - 12:45pm
Forks Library, Klahn Room
Forks
Friday, April 4
2:30 - 4:30pm
Pioneer Memorial Park Clubhouse
Sequim
Register Here
If possible, please register in advance for a workshop so that we can plan accordingly. However, you do not have to preregister in order to attend.
Book a One-On-One Meeting
Wherever you are in your financial aid journey, get personalized help from our Educational Attainment Specialist, Kennedy. Complete the form below to schedule a meeting with Kennedy.
First Thursday Zoom Meetings
Do you need help with student financial aid? Our Educational Attainment Specialist regularly hosts free help sessions on the first Thursday of each month from 5 - 6pm! From getting started to finishing paperwork, United Way’s Educational Attainment Specialist can help! Financial aid opportunities are available for both recent high school graduates and returning adult students. No registration is required for these session. Unfortunately, Spanish interpretation will not be provided.
Stay tuned for details on the next help session.
Questions? Contact Kennedy: collegeaccess@unitedwayclallam.org | 360-457-3011.
About the Educational Attainment Specialist Program
United Way of Clallam County and Peninsula College have partnered to create the position of Educational Attainment Specialist. This position was established to support folks in Clallam County who are completing student financial aid applications including the FAFSA and WASFA.
FAFSA connects students to federal and state financial aid, including the Washington College Grant. Currently, Clallam County has some of the lowest FAFSA completion scores in the state, which means our students are leaving money on the table. After identifying this low completion rate in Clallam County, the Washington State Legislature created the FAFSA Liaison position.
Through the Educational Attainment Specialist, United Way of Clallam County is offering both drop-in and informational workshops, as well as other forms of support to help families navigate this process. If you have any questions about completing FAFSA or WASFA, or need assistance navigating the financial aid process please contact Kennedy at collegeaccess@unitedwayclallam.org
You do not need to attend a 4-year university in order to receive financial aid, folks applying to 2-year or CTE programs can also be eligible!
Helpful Links
Wherever you are in your FAFSA journey, we have gathered resources that you might find useful. Click on each section below for information and links related to the FAFSA and WASFA application process:
Ready to complete your FAFSA application? Click below to be taken to the Federal Student Aid website.
A lot of documents are required to complete the FAFSA application. Save time and frustration by gathering them in advance. Click below to see the complete list of required documents.
The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for people who don’t file a federal FAFSA application. People who complete a WASFA are applying for state aid. There are various reasons to complete a WASFA instead of a FAFSA. Click below to be taken to the WASFA eligibility quiz.
