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Local Schools Receive Funding for Homeless Student Support

Lawmakers approved a bill that guarantees full‑ride college tuition for foster and homeless youth, now awaiting the governor's signature, through the Washington College Grant.
Supporters argued that the policy benefits foster youth ages 13 and older and those who experienced homelessness in the year before college, expanding access and reducing barriers.
The bill waives the FAFSA requirement, enabling automatic Washington College Grant funds for eligible students with no action required to receive or renew support.
Outreach to school and care networks will ensure the Washington Student Achievement Council alerts social workers, high‑school advisors and counselors so eligible students learn about aid programs.
Lawmakers and mentors hope the policy will help vulnerable students stop assuming college is unaffordable, with supporters emphasizing long-term access improvements, Anderson said.

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Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition

OLYMPIA — A bill guaranteeing full‑ride college tuition for all foster youth and students who experienced homelessness passed both legislative chambers and now awaits the governor’s signature to become law.

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Local schools receive funding for homeless student support

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local schools are receiving federal grant money for programs supporting homeless students. It's being funded through the McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Act. The McKinney-Vento Act ensures all homeless children have equal access to the same, free public education, including preschool, as children who have permanent homes. The program provides [...]

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