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WSAC Wednesday
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Practitioners, do you have questions about financial aid? WSAC’s College Access and Support division is here to help! Join us the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00-11:00am for an open Q&A. Register in advance at https://bit.ly/WSACWednesday.

Rails to Sails Train Show
2024-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Foss Waterway Seaport is hosting the Rails to Sails Train Show, in collaboration with the National Model Railroad Association. This year’s model train show will feature at least five model trains and open to the public on March 28th to March 30th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Rails to Sails Train Show is included with regular paid museum admission.

TACOMA TOGETHER | UW TACOMA X MI CENTRO
2024-03-27 17:00 - 20:00 | UW Tacoma William Philip Hall, 1918 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402
Join us for an evening of connection and empowerment! UW Tacoma has invited Mi Centro’s families, staff, and volunteers for their inaugural Tacoma Together event! Let’s connect, share, and empower the next generation of scholars and leaders in the South Sound. See you there! On March 27th from 5:00pm-8:00pm!

#TacomaTogether #Empowerment #Community”

“¡Únete a nosotros para una tarde de conexión y empoderamiento! UW Tacoma ha invitado a las familias, el personal y los voluntarios de Mi Centro a su evento inaugural Tacoma Together. ¡Conectemos, compartamos y empoderemos a la próxima generación de académicos y líderes en South Sound. ¡Nos vemos allí! El 27 de marzo de 5:00 pm a 8:00 pm. #TacomaTogether #Empoderamiento #Comunidad”

Register here: Tacoma Together | UW Tacoma x Mi Centro

Dinner included

University Of Washington Tacoma – William W. Philip Hall (WPH)
1918 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
United States

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EOC February Winter Workshops
2024-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Evergreen State College, 1210 S 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
For the month of February, the Education and Employment Opportunity Center (EOC) will be hosting a series of workshops/info sessions focused on GED & High School Completions; Financial Aid & College Applications; Career Assessment; and much more!
Our events and workshops all always free, including enrolling into the EOC program.

Financial Aid Award Letters Webinar
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
Come and learn to better understand your financial aid award offer, provide you with tools to assess true affordability, and strategies to address too much unmet need.

BIG Impact: Networking with a Purpose
2024-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Buy your tickets now for delicious bites, swanky sips, and a night of networking with a purpose at BIG Impact on Thursday, March 21.

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound for a cocktail hour full of inspiration as we announce our 2024 Bigs & Littles of the Year. See the powerful impact these matches have made in each other’s lives as you get to know BBBS supporters from throughout the Puget Sound.
After the program celebrating these Bigs & Littles, you’ll get unlimited access to all that MoPOP’s central galleries have to offer, including the brand new “Massive: The Power of Pop Culture” exhibit that opens just a few days earlier.
This will be a night to remember. You don’t want to miss it!
*This fundraising event is for guests ages 18+

SAMI/ SOTA / IDEA / WSA Post High Night
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Bates Technical College Downtown Campus, 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
“SAMI, SOTA, IDEA, and Willie Stewart seniors! Please join us in partnership with Graduate Tacoma for the post high event of the season at Bates Technical College on March 20 from 6-8pm. We will have many experts on hand to help answer your financial aid, college, and scholarship questions. Free food will be provided and you will have the chance to earn amazing prizes. Register today at https://bit.ly/3P1nzYu to reserve your spot. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend with you!

2024 NCAN Advocacy Training and Hill Day
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-21 | WA
NCAN’s 2024 Advocacy Training and Hill Day will be on March 20th and 21st in Washington, DC. Hill Day is the premier gathering of college access and success professionals seeking to impact federal policy. Whether you are brand new to policy advocacy, or a seasoned expert in driving federal change, your voice is needed in Washington, DC. All NCAN members and your students, alumni, and board members are welcome to attend. Detailed schedule coming soon. Please join NCAN at Hill Day this spring!

Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) Scholarship Deadline Extended March 19
2024-03-19 | WA
The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) scholarship pays for up to two years of college tuition, training or other expenses. The Legislature created this scholarship to highlight career and technical education (CTE), and help students achieve their goals.

Who is eligible?
Washington residents who are either:

Graduating high school seniors who have finished or are completing the second year of a single CTE pathway.
Washington community and technical college students who have completed at least one year of a professional-technical program.

How much is the award?
WAVE pays up to $5,500 per year for up to two years, depending on the college or university attended. Funds are limited and awards may vary.
Where can the award be used?
The WAVE scholarship may be used at Washington’s community and technical colleges, universities, independent colleges and private career schools.
Apply today!
Don’t wait to get started. Visit the WAVE website for more details.

Collaborative Action Consortium March 2024 Convening
2024-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Foundation for Tacoma Students, 919 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98045, United States
The Consortium brings together cradle-to-career network partners, cross-sector organizations, and community members for robust, systemic dialogue. We align goals, strategies, and resources to impact laws, policies, and funding for student success. Add your voice to the collective power of this cross-sector alliance as we forge strategic partnerships for good.
Register for the March convening and be part of the movement to build a more equitable future through collective action.

Lincoln Financial Aid Day
2024-03-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Lincoln High School, 701 S. 37th St, Tacoma, WA, 98418, United States
On March 13th starting at 3PM the LINC Staff in collaboration with our College Access Teams will be conducting a Financial Aid Completion Day. Senior Students and Parents please come out and let us help answer any questions or concerns you may have about filling for Financial Aid.
Register here: 2024 FAFSA/WASFA Completion Day II (office.com)
Location: Lincoln HS, Room 120

2024 Washington STEM Signing Day
2024-03-13 08:00 - 2024-04-27 23:59 | WA
Boeing: STEM Signing Day 2024: The application is open! STEM Signing Day celebrates high school seniors who choose to pursue STEM education at technical programs, two- and four-year colleges, and universities. Just like signing days for athletes, STEM Signing Day honorees sign a letter of intent to pursue their STEM goals. All Washington high school seniors who will be attending either college or university and pursuing a STEM degree are eligible to apply for this recognition. There will be a ceremony this spring. Help recruit students in your network to apply!
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Tacoma Online Financial Aid Night
2024-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom: See Description for Details
Tacoma Online Seniors & parents/guardians, join Graduate Tacoma and Enhanced Prep for a virtual workshop to learn about the financial aid process. We’ll cover the components of the FAFSA and WASFA, and we will also provide assistance with completing the form. Participants will be eligible to receive a $25 electronic gift card!
Register here: https://pcpathways.my.site.com/registrationCFA/s/
Event location: https://enhancedprep.zoom.us/j/84368089085
Please create your StudentAid.gov accounts as soon as possible. Students AND parents/guardians must create their own accounts. If you’d like to learn more about the changes to the FAFSA or this is your first time filling out the FAFSA, it may be beneficial to watch the videos below:
FAFSA FAQs: 2024–25 FAFSA FAQs – YouTube
Preparing for the FAFSA Form: Preparing for the FAFSA Form – YouTube

Mt. Tahoma Financial Aid Completion Event - Class of 2024
2024-03-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Mt. Tahoma High School, 4634 South 74th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Mt. Tahoma Class of 2024 Financial Aid Completion Night
Thursday March 7 from 4-7pm at Mt. Tahoma Cafeteria
Register at https://pcpathways.my.site.com/registrationCFA/s/ to reserve your spot!
For more information or support regarding the FAFSA or WASFA, visit Room 2304 or the Career Center at Mt. Tahoma.

Charting Our Future - Request For Proposals Deadline
2024-03-04 | WA
Charting Our Future is the annual conference for education leaders, advocates, and allies. This event serves as a dynamic platform for individuals across various sectors, all united in their commitment to shaping a young person’s journey from cradle to career. Over two transformative days, we aim to ignite collaboration, enrich learning experiences, and expand professional networks. At the heart of this conference is the desire to build a collective knowledge base, equipping participants with essential tools to positively influence the lives of youth and their families. By adopting a systemic approach and pooling our diverse expertise, we aim to transform policies, practices, resource allocation, and power dynamics.
This year’s theme is Local Focus, Statewide Impact. We are actively seeking proposals for sessions that highlight initiatives and approaches within local communities with the potential to be scaled statewide.

Enhanced Prep Financial Aid Night - Virtual!
2024-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom: Register to Get Link
Seniors & parents/guardians, join Enhanced Prep for a virtual workshop to learn about the financial aid process. We’ll cover the components of the FAFSA, and we will also provide assistance with completing the form. Please create your StudentAid.gov accounts as soon as possible. Students AND parents/guardians must create their own accounts.

If you’d like to learn more about the changes to the FAFSA or this is your first time filling out the FAFSA, it may be beneficial to watch the videos below:

FAFSA FAQs: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtr3wy4M_CJ2Hrd0UwCAWJOgOPu8l_ZLf&si=X7qwbeAVSII_a3nE
Preparing for the FAFSA Form: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtr3wy4M_CJ18cBXJb2r5mzyFoh9e9mcl&si=q04Fsi2lDWDvM19m

Register here: https://events.enhancedprep.com/

EOC College Fair Night!
2024-02-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Family Investment Center, 1724 East 44th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
Educational and Employment Opportunity Center in collaboration with the Metropolitan Development Council hosts the EOC College Fair located at the Family Investment Center in Salishan. Our Education Advisors will have financial aid stations for students who need help filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA applications. In addition, a variety of our local colleges are tabling this event to help service students as they prepare for college.

Financial Aid 201: Navigating FAFSA Simplification
2024-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
PSCCN and WSAC are partnering to offer a Financial Aid Training Workshop, where we will provide valuable insights into recent simplification changes, guide you through the FAFSA and WASFA platforms, explore key topics for the upcoming financial aid year, and follow up steps after the application. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared for the upcoming financial aid season. Your participation will contribute to the success of both your institution and the students you serve.
Topics covered in this training will include:
An Overview of FAFSA Simplification
A walkthrough of the FAFSA and WASFA platforms
An overview of the corrections process
Student scenarios
And more!
Location
Green River College Kent Campus
417 Ramsay Way, Rm. 283 Kent WA 98032
Dates
2/21/2023
Time
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Register

Financial Aid 201: Navigating FAFSA Simplification
2024-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
PSCCN and WSAC are partnering to offer a Financial Aid Training Workshop, where we will provide valuable insights into recent simplification changes, guide you through the FAFSA and WASFA platforms, explore key topics for the upcoming financial aid year, and review follow-up steps after the application. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared for the upcoming financial aid season. Your participation will contribute to the success of both your institution and the students you serve.
Topics covered in this training will include:
An Overview of FAFSA Simplification
A walkthrough of the FAFSA and WASFA platforms
An overview of the corrections process
Student scenarios
And more!
Date: 2/21/2023
Time: 9 am to 11 am
Location: Green River College Kent Campus – Refreshments will be provided
Clock Hours Available
Click on this link below for more training and registration details.

Student Loans Webinar
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
This webinar is a deep dive into different types of loans, connects borrowing to career decisions, addresses consequences for nonpayment, and provides tools to develop individual borrowing plans.

Student Mental Health: Creating an Inclusive Community of Care
2024-02-20 14:00 - 15:00 | WA
We’re welcoming our student mental health programming advocates from The Jed Foundation back to NCAN to help you acquire the knowledge and tools to create a culture of care that not only safeguards mental well being but also fosters a sense of belonging and support within your organization. During this webinar, our presenter invite you to:

Reflect on how a sense of belonging and mental well-being is linked to identity
Discuss how to build a community of care within your organization
Apply principles of culturally responsive support for mental well-being to their work with teens and young adults
Identify where to find additional resources

Presenters:

Kiana Davis, Senior Manager, Educational Programming, The Jed Foundation

Members: Free
Non-members: $99. Join NCAN now to access all webinars for free.

Silas "Financial Aid Takedown"
2024-02-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Silas High School, 1202 N. Orchard St, Tacoma, WA, 98406, United States
On February 20th from 12-4 join us in the Silas Career Center to work on all things financial aid including the WASFA, FAFSA, and scholarship applications. There will be lunch and fun prizes gifted throughout the event, so don’t miss out! Stop by for a quick question or come and go as you please! Please make sure to complete your FSA ID before attending. Reach out to Ms. Becca at Rackerm1@tacoma.k12.wa.us with any questions
Register in advance here: https://pcpathways.my.site.com/registrationCFA/s/
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College Success Foundation WASFA Webinar
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
Open doors of opportunity for your future by applying for
the FAFSA or WASFA, unlocking grant & scholarship dollars
for your education. Join us for a webinar session providing
a step-by-step guide in completing your application.
Students and their families encouraged to sign up!
CSF – 2024 Financial Aid Sessions
