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Lillian McNab

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“Financial aid is what really makes it or breaks it for me so that I can achieve what I want to in life.”

Lillian is a first-year biology and German student at Pacific Lutheran University. Watch the video below to hear her story.

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Emma

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“When it’s at the high school, it’s a lot more accessible for people.”

Emma is a Bridgeport High School senior and has always had wanted to go to college and study nursing. Earning college credit during high school via college in is making it easier.

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Micah

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“Receiving a grant helps me stress less and spend more time working on my education. I currently still work and balancing work to pay off loans and education to advance towards my career goals can be challenging.”

Micah is first-year Biology (Pre-Health) student at Gonzaga University.

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Anjelique

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“[Education is] important to me because I wanted to be the first in my family to finally be able to have the chance in going to college and learn and achieve my goals. Also, I wanted to show an example to my younger siblings that anything is possible for you, you just have to put the time and energy into it.”

Anjelique is a first-year nursing student at Big Bend Community College and the first in her family to attend college.

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Matthew

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“Without the Washington College Grant, I would not have even considered pursuing postsecondary education. The Washington College Grant has removed my financial barriers allowing me to pursue my goals and the confidence to know that I can make a bigger impact in my community.”

Matthew is a second-year biology student at Edmonds Community College and first in his family to attend college.