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Learn about financial aid for college at Bellingham events

Teens and parents wanting to learn more about financial aid options for college are invited to upcoming information meetings.
People can choose from two sessions: 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave., or 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Trinity Lutheran Church…

2011-11-28
Petition begun to support federal financial aid 2011-11-15
WWU to launch more efficient student refund process for financial aid 2011-07-14
Students struggle to find work after budget slashed

Washington State’s work study program helps students pay for college, but the program is in jeopardy due to recent budget cuts.

The work study program pays students to work jobs on campus. Around 70% of the budget for the program has been slashed in the last two years.

2011-06-30
Fighting for college financial aid rises

College counselors statewide are encouraging students to continue to seek financial aid. Students' biggest concern is whether the financial assistance they will receive in the fall will keep pace with tuition increases, said Madeline Jeffs, vice president for student services at Columbia…

2011-06-27
Financial aid may not keep pace with fast-rising tuition

In a year when the Legislature slashed more than $4 billion from higher education, social services, health care and other areas, one program received an especially generous increase: financial aid for undergraduate college students.

The Legislature approved a 32…

2011-06-07
Reception May 31 to honor Fidele Dent, retiring after 20 years 2011-05-19
Uncertainty reigns as students with need face rising tuition, decreasing aid options

Counselors at Lincoln High School in Tacoma are proud of Gabriel Dumbrique, a senior who’s taking Advanced Placement classes and calculus, maintaining a 3.8 GPA and leading Key Club, a community service group.

In the fall, Dumbrique will be the first in his family…

2011-05-09
Kris Baldridge is winner of Alumni Western Wednesday wine drawing 2011-01-20
Bellingham Financial Aid information night Thursday

Bellingham School District students and parents are invited to a districtwide financial aid information night on Thursday, Dec. 2.

Rick Stefani, a Western Washington University financial aid officer, will discuss the Free Application for Financial Student Aid, and how to apply for…

2010-12-01
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