Submit the WASFA
The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for financial aid from the state and some college aid, and is only for people who don’t fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due to immigration status—including being undocumented—or other federal aid eligibility issues.
If you are eligible for federal aid, you should complete the FAFSA in order to maximize financial aid awards. People who complete a WASFA are only applying for Washington state aid, not federal aid.
If you are unsure if you should complete a FAFSA or a WASFA, complete the WASFA Eligibility Questionnaire.
Use this code when applying for financial aid at Highline College.
Submitting your financial aid application (FAFSA or WASFA) by the Priority Due Date is highly recommended for optimal service.
How to Submit the WASFA
Apply for Admission
to Highline College
Students planning to complete a degree are eligible for Financial Aid. Be sure to declare your intended degree on your application and review Residency for Tuition.ADMISSiON APPLICATION
WASFA Account
Setup Your Account
Visit the WASFA webpage and create your WASFA account, which you will use to submit
your WASFA.
WASFA SIGN UP
Submit the WASFA
Select the School Year
2026-27 WASFA: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. 2025-26 WASFA: Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026. Include Highline College on
application, use School Code 003781 and print confirmation.
Submit the WASFA
WASFA Edits
Making Changes
If you need to make any changes to your application once you have submitted it, please
log back into the Student WASFA Home Page.
Returning Users
Welcome Letter
Any Missing Documents?
Once WASFA is reviewed, Highline will send you a Welcome Letter via email. Visit your ctcLink Student Portal for any missing documents and submit within 10 days.
Monitor "To Do List"
How to Review To Do List
Check your email and ctcLink Student Portal - Task Tile/ To Do List multiple times
a week for Financial Aid requests, even after receiving aid. Respond within 10 days.
CHECK CTCLINK
Financial Aid Offer
Details on Funding Award
The Financial Aid Offer Letter details the available financial aid funding that Highline
can offer you to attend during the Academic Year and shows what you can expect each
quarter.
AWARD INFORMATION
Accept Aid Offer
30 Days to Accept
Accept your financial aid within 30 days or it will be canceled and awarded to someone
else. You can decline it later if you change your mind. Read the Terms and Conditions
carefully.
HOW TO ACCEPT AWARD
Mandatory Presentation
Students must watch the Mandatory After Award Letter Presentation and complete the post-video form.
Aid Disbursements
BankMobile Options
Choose Your BankMobile Disbursements Refund Option. This is how you will receive any
refunds. We recommend Direct Deposit or the BankMobile VIBE account options.
Bankmobile Disbursements
The Financial Aid Application process is a multi-step process that generally takes an average of 3 months to complete. The majority of the 3 months can be increased and decreased by your participation in the process.
The following is a timetable to help you estimate the time needed to submit your financial aid application.
| Quarter and Year | Date to Complete the FAFSA/WASFA |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
| Winter 2026 | October 1, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | January 1, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
Note, that the Highline Financial Aid Office will no longer hold students in their classes pending financial aid. If you do not have a signed Financial Aid Award Letter on the Tuition and Fee Due Date, you are responsible for 100% of your fees.
Note, that the Highline Financial Aid Office will no longer hold students in their classes pending financial aid. If you do not have a signed Financial Aid Award Letter on the Tuition and Fee Due Date, you are responsible for 100% of your fees.
Washington residents pay less for college.
Residency Requirements for WASFA
- Both U.S. citizens and non-citizens can be Washington residents, including undocumented students. In most cases, a Washington resident is someone who lives in the state for one year immediately prior to starting their college or program.
- Washington residents pay resident (in-state) tuition and fees, which are lower than those of non-residents. Learn more about residency.
Washington State Financial Aid Programs
Learn more about Washington’s state financial aid programs, collectively known as Opportunity Pathways. State financial aid could include the
Washington College Grant, the College Bound Scholarship, Passport to Careers, National
Guard Grant, or State Work Study. The first, best step is to apply for financial aid.
WASFA Application Resources
- 2025-26 WASFA Application Guide — English (word) (PDF) Spanish (word) (PDF)
- 2025-26 Sample WASFA — PDF
- 2024-25 WASFA Application Guide — English (word) (PDF) Spanish (word) (PDF)
- 2024-25 Sample WASFA — PDF
Questions
Contact the Washington Student Achievement Council by email at wasfa@wsac.wa.gov, or call 888-535-0747 and select option 2.
Questions? Contact Us.
Financial Aid
financialaid@highline.edu
Building 6, Floor 2
Financial Aid Office Hours
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Day |
Hours |
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Monday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
8 – 6 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
Closed to public |
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Thursday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
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Friday |
Closed to public |
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