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

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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