NEWSLETTER
Students Cannot Afford More Cuts. Contact Your Legislators Today.
February 26, 2026
As lawmakers finalize budget decisions this session, Washington students cannot afford further cuts to financial aid and postsecondary education.
We encourage you to reach out today and urge lawmakers to protect student aid and keep pathways to degrees, certificates, and apprenticeships within reach.
Washington has set a goal that 70% of students will earn a postsecondary credential. That target reflects today’s workforce reality: nearly three-quarters of future job openings in our state will require education and training after high school.
Recent cuts have already created uncertainty for students.
For many, financial aid determines whether they enroll or delay their plans. When support is reduced, students take on more debt, work longer hours, or leave school altogether. These impacts fall hardest on students from low-income families, first-generation students, and those who already face barriers to opportunity.
The Washington College Grant has helped thousands pursue credentials that lead to family-supporting wages. It remains one of the most generous need-based aid programs in the country and is central to affordability and economic mobility in our state.
Take Action for Washington Students
Students and families deserve stability, clarity, and continued access to opportunity.
Please contact your legislators and share why protecting financial aid and postsecondary education matters to you and your community.
When lawmakers hear directly from students, families, and education partners, it reinforces what we know: protecting student aid strengthens economic mobility and Washington’s future.