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. 

 

 


 

Do you live in Clallam County? Are you preparing for future college or career training? By creating a Federal Student Aid ID or WASFA Account by December 15th you can enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Creating an account early will streamline the student financial aid process once the full FAFSA & WASFA forms open. Once you make your account, you can enter to win HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Kennedy at collegeaccess@unitedwayclallam.org.

Entrants will be split into two different groups by geography, and a prize will be drawn for both the West End (including Crescent, Cape Flattery, Quillayute Valley School Districts and Quileute Tribal School) as well as East Clallam County (including Port Angeles and Sequim School Districts).

 

 


 

 

Book a One-On-One Meeting

Wherever you are in your financial aid journey, get personalized help from our Student Financial Aid Liaison, Kennedy. Complete the form below to schedule a meeting with Kennedy.

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Virtual Drop-In Sessions

United Way’s Student Financial Aid Liaison is available for general or specific questions related to financial aid opportunities for 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 upcoming dates!

 

Questions? Contact Kennedy: collegeaccess@unitedwayclallam.org | 360-457-3011.

 

 


 

About the Student Financial Aid Liaison Program

United Way of Clallam County and Peninsula College have partnered to create the position of Student Financial Aid Liaison. 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 Student Financial Aid Liaison, 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.

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