Higher Education Coordinating Board

Western Washington University

State Need Grant

The State Need Grant (SNG) program helps the state’s lowest-income undergraduate students pursue degrees, hone skills, or retrain for new careers. Students can use the grants at eligible institutions (public two- and four-year colleges and universities, and many accredited independent colleges, universities, and career schools) in Washington.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

Submit an approved FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Have a family income of equal to or less than 70 percent of the state median (see chart below).
Be a Washington state resident.
Enroll at an eligible institution.
Enroll as an undergraduate student in an eligible program, at a minimum of 3 credits.
Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree, certificate, or first associate degree.
Not be pursuing a degree in theology.
Not have exceeded five years of SNG term usage or exceeded 125% of program length.
Not owe a repayment to another student aid program.*

*If you owe a repayment on a Washington State Need Grant, please view our SNG Repayment Frequently Asked Question.

Maximum Family Income (2008-09)
Family Size	Family income 50% of the state median	Family income 65% of the state median	Family income 70% of the state median
1	19,500	25,500	27,500
2	25,500	33,000	36,000
3	31,500	41,000	44,000
4	37,500	49,000	52,500
5	43,500	56,500	61,000
6	49,500	64,500	69,500
7	50,500	66,000	71,000
8	52,000	67,500	72,500

Award

State Need Grant amounts vary by the type of school you attend. The table below shows the maximum you may be eligible to receive, if enrolled full-time.

2008-09 Maximum SNG Amounts
Sector /Type of school	Median Family Income 0-50%
Public Research (UW & WSU)	$6,000
Public Comprehensive 4-years (CWU, EWU, WWU, and TESC)	$4,416
Public Community and Technical Colleges	$2,554
Independent/Private 4-year Universities & Colleges	$6,234
Private Career Colleges	$2,554
Dependent Care Allowance	$803

How to Apply

You will be considered for a State Need Grant when you file a FAFSA, (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply online or review your status.

For more information on applying for aid, contact your high school counselor or college financial aid office.

State Need Grant Program, Higher Education Coordinating Board - Phone: 360-753-7850.

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