Hey 8th graders!
Have any of you ever thought about how much you’d like to go to college, but wonder if your family could afford it? Well, now there’s some help. A special program from the state of Washington called the College Bound Scholarship, helps families supplement the costs of college to those students who qualify. First, you’ve got to be either a 7th or 8th grade student to apply. Second, you’ve got to apply for a College Bound Scholarship by June 30, 2009. Third, you got to maintain a 2.0 GPA from the 8th grade until you graduate from high school. Fourth, you got to be considered a “good citizen” by State of Washington standards. This means behaving with respect and civility in school and in the community, and not getting in trouble with the law. Fifth, your family must meet the family income requirements defined by Washington State. And lastly, you’ve got to submit a financial aid application called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during your senior year in high school. That’s it! That’s what you have to do to get some help paying for college. I think it’s a great program put on by the State of Washington to help students get to college. The rest of up to you!
If you and/or your family have any questions about this program, come by Mr. Goldstein’s office (105) for more information, or go to the College Bound website to apply. Their website is http://www.hecb.wa.gov/collegebound. You may also contact the College Bound staff by calling 1-888-535-0747, or e-mailing them at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Good luck!
Mr. Goldstein
206-252-2614