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.
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FAFSA Workshops Are Here!
Mark your calendars! Student Financial Aid Workshops are here. Get ready to learn more about student financial aid, make a FSA ID, or maybe even start the FAFSA. Our Student Financial Aid Liaison will be there every step of the way. More information to come!
Thursday, November 21
6 - 7pm
Elwha Heritage Center
Port Angeles
Wednesday, December 4
6 - 7pm
Klahn Room, Forks Library
Forks
Sunday, December 8
12 - 2pm
KSQM Community Room
Sequim
Sunday, December 15
12 - 2pm
Clallam Bay Library
Clallam Bay
Sign Up for a Workshop
If possible, please register in advance for a workshop so that we can plan accordingly. However, you do not have to preregister in order to attend.
FAFSA Update: College Are Being Flexible
Seniors, don’t cancel your plans! The FAFSA application process this year has been frustrating, to say the least, but colleges are being flexible and money for college or training is still available. If you haven’t submitted a financial aid application yet, don’t worry—it’s not too late! Apply as soon as you can.
Click to read the updates!
Halloween Resource Event
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Join us for a fun-filled event with activities for the whole family, and take advantage of the valuable resources and guidance from participating vendors. This event will feature a costume contest, trick or treating at each booth or table, Halloween carnival games, and other fun activities. Resource organizations include:
Concerned Citizens | First Step Family Support Center | OPPCClinic REdisCOVERY | Peninsula Behavioral Health | United Way of Clallam County | Washington Connection | WA Department of Licensing | WorkSource
| Joyce Thurs., Oct. 24 2-6pm Crescent Grange 50724 WA-112, Port Angeles |
Neah Bay Fri., Oct. 25 12-6pm Makah Community Gym 1394 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay |
Forks Sat., Oct. 26 10am-4pm Location TBA |
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.
First Thursday Zoom Sessions
Do you need help with student financial aid? Our Student Financial Aid Liaison regularly hosts free help sessions on the first Thursday of each month from 5 - 6pm! From getting started to finishing paperwork, United Way’s Student Financial Aid Liaison can help! Financial aid opportunities are available for both 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 details on the next help session.
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.
