Washington higher education agencies
- Washington State Board of Education
- Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
- Alliance for Education, a nonprofit organization, exists to help ensure the academic success of all students in Seattle Public Schools.
Washington higher education institutions
Washington is home to six public four-year colleges and universities, 34 public community and technical colleges, and more than 300 independent colleges, universities, and career schools.
State financial aid programs
Washington offers a variety of financial aid programs such as grants, scholarships, and other awards for students who want to further their education beyond high school:
- Washington state aid programs help students and their families pay for college (over $159 million allocated annually).
- College Success Foundation provides college scholarships and mentoring to low-income, high-potential students.
- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) lets Washington residents enroll in eligible programs in 14 western states at reduced tuition rates through student exchange program.
Benefits for Veterans
- National Educational Benefits for Veterans
- Washington Troops to Teachers assists eligible military and reserve personnel transition to a new career as public school teachers in schools serving students from low-income families.
Publications
Special programs
- Washington Center for Teaching Careers (WATeach) was established to recruit qualified individuals to the teaching profession to alleviate the shortage of credential teachers in Washington state.
- Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is a state agency committed to the development of a highly skilled workforce that will sustain Washington's economic vitality.
- State Work Study Program
