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Passport to College Promise Program

Think you can’t go to college?
Think again.

The state of Washington has created the Passport to College Promise just for foster youth like you.

This new program is designed to encourage you to prepare for and succeed in college.

Am I eligible?

You are eligible for this program if:

Colleges will confirm your eligibility when you enroll.

What do I need to do?

Step One: Get a Passport consent form from your case worker, or download a form from the Higher Education Coordinating Board

Step Two: If you are interested in the program, mail, e-mail, or fax the completed consent form to the Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Step Three: Get ready for college. Take the right classes and develop an educational plan with a trusted adult.

Step Four: Identify yourself as a Passport student when you apply for admission or register for classes.

How can the Passport to College Promise Program Help Me?

You may be eligible to receive the following:

Passport to College Promise Program

917 Lakeridge Way SW
PO Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Phone: 360-753-7846
Toll Free: 1-888-535-0747
Fax: 360-704-6246
E-mail: passporttocollege@hecb.wa.gov