Financial Aid for Education
EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO SUCCEED
Bringing higher learning within reach
Even the most determined college students can find their dreams threatened by financial barriers – especially in Seattle, where the cost of living can put higher education out of reach.
The Financial Aid for Education (FAFE) program provides aid in removing those barriers. By providing $1,500 each quarter directly to students, the program helps cover essential expenses such as books, housing, and transportation.
Open to King County residents attending community colleges or technical schools, FAFE keeps its GPA requirement at 2.5 to ensure students facing real-life challenges still have the opportunity to succeed. Applicants are selected based on both merit and financial need.
Learn more about the application process.
“It was an honor to have been chosen as recipients of the FAFE scholarships during our academic journey. The scholarships allowed us as working parents to focus on our studies and additional education opportunities such as covering our textbooks. We would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Assistance League of Seattle and its contributors for their generous financial support and guidance provided during our academic journey. We hope to continue our relationship with ALS in any other capacity when the opportunity avails itself.”
Sincerely, -Martin and Doreen
YEAR IN REVIEW
“I am still in disbelief that Assistance League of Seattle awarded me this opportunity. I feel very blessed. I will do my very best in school. Thanks again for believing in me and helping me to pursue an education.”
– Sean
“I achieved all my goals and earned my diploma, but I didn’t do it alone. WE achieved my success together. Without Assistance League, I am not sure I would have made it this far. Your role in my life was very important and I will always be very grateful.”
-Monica
BETTER TOGETHER
Community Partners
Our community partners play a critical role in identifying students who need our support to complete their degree. Partnerships with TRiO at Seattle Public Colleges and Seattle Education Access provided a stream of eligible, motivated students in need of support, with a focus on students with one or two quarters left to finish their degree.
GRANTORS
