Washington Student Achievement Council: An Overview
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is the Washington State Government agency overseeing higher education in the state of Washington. The council works to increase educational opportunities and attainment in Washington.
WSAC's Mission and Goals
The Washington Student Achievement Council is committed to increasing educational opportunities and attainment in Washington.
Key Programs and Initiatives
WSAC manages several programs designed to support students in Washington. These include:
American Indian Endowed Scholarship Program
The American Indian Endowed Scholarship program helps financially needy students with close ties to a Native American community to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies. Scholarship money comes from interest generated through an endowment funded by private contributions and the state. Students can use the scholarships at public colleges and universities and accredited independent colleges, universities and career schools in Washington. The program annually awards about 15 new scholarships ranging from about $500 to $2,000.
Passport to College Promise Scholarship Program
The Passport to College Promise Scholarship program helps students who have been in foster care, or who are unaccompanied homeless youth, prepare for and succeed in college. Lower-income 7th and 8th grade students who sign a pledge by June 30 of their 8th grade year are eligible. Students promise to graduate from high school, demonstrate good citizenship, and seek admission to a college or university.
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Great Admissions Redesign
WSAC is partnering with Lumina Foundation and other leaders on the Great Admissions Redesign. A new report from Education Strategy Group examines how these grantees are leading the way by simplifying the process, connecting it to financial aid and early outreach, and embracing automation to break down barriers.
Washington Jobs Initiative (WJI)
As part of the Washington Jobs Initiative (WJI), this program exemplifies how collaborative workforce development efforts can create accessible, living-wage career pathways for Washington residents.
WSAC's Regulatory Authority
WSAC regulates degree-granting institutions only. Non-degree programs are regulated by different state agencies. WSAC does not differentiate between for-profit and not-for-profit in its review process. New institutions may submit a plan for accreditation in lieu of being accredited. The Department of Education and WSAC regulate degree-granting institutions.
WSAC uses “operate” interchangeably with “physical presence”.
Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions
Address: P.O. The minimum comment period is 30 days. Administrative Requirements (i.e. General Institutional Requirements (i.e. Academic Requirements (i.e. Instructional Resources and Support Services (i.e. Catalog (i.e.
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