Senate2025-26 sessionFiscal note

SSB 5785 — Amending the Washington college grant and college bound scholarship.

Signed into law — Chapter 395, Laws of 2025

Sponsor
Robinson
Introduced
April 18, 2025
Status
C 395 L 25
Last action
Effective date 7/1/2025. (May 20, 2025)

What this bill does

Increases eligibility for the maximum Washington College Grant (WCG) award to include students with a family income up to 60 percent of the median family income starting in academic year (AY) 2025-26. Aligns the maximum WCG award at private four-year not-for-profit institutions with the average maximum WCG award at regional public baccalaureates, beginning in AY 2026-27. Modifies WCG for Apprenticeships award amounts to 50 percent of the Community and Technical College maximum award, beginning in AY 2026-27.

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Floor votes

  • House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 24, 2025
    55 yea · 43 nay
  • Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 25, 2025
    28 yea · 20 nay
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 19, 2025
    28 yea · 20 nay · 1 not voting

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