Higher Education
COVID-19 Resources

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Trying to decide whether or not to go to college this year? Don’t let COVID-19 derail your higher education plans. The links below can help you navigate financial aid, new college application and high school graduation requirements, and more.

• Washington Student Achievement Council | Action Plan

  Visit this website to find a wide variety of college planning resources, including getting personalized advice from financial aid and college admissions experts.

• Washington College Grant

  In 2019, the Washington State Legislature invested in a major expansion of the Washington College Grant (formerly the State Need Grant) to cover many more students for a wider variety of programs, including apprenticeships and other credentials. Check out the link above to see whether you are eligible for state aid!

CURRENT STUDENTS

Higher education institutions in Washington State continue to adjust as they learn more about the corona virus and how to stop it’s spread.  Below are links to the  COVID-19 page for each of our public, private and community and technical colleges.  These links provide information about instruction, grading, commencement, and frequently asked questions. 

Washington State Public Institutions

• Central Washington University

• Eastern Washington University

• Evergreen 

• University of Washington

• Washington State University

• Western Washington University

• State Board for Community and Technical Colleges  

Washington State Private Institutions

• Gonzaga University

• Heritage University

• Pacific Luther University

• Saint Martin’s University

• Seattle Pacific University

• Seattle University

• University of Puget Sound

• Walla Walla University

• Whitman College

• Whitworth University

The Coronavirus Aid and Relief Economic Security (CARES) act provides some relief for struggling students who qualify. Across the nation, higher education institutions received funds through the Department of Education to distribute to students in need you and can find those resources on each institutions page above. 

Unfortunately undocumented students are not eligible to receive these funds.  The links below are to resources available to undocumented students negatively impacted by the pandemic.

Resources for Undocumented Students

• COVID-19 Relief fund for undocumented Individuals in Washington State

• One America: COVID-19 resources for Immigrants