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Passport for Foster Youth Promise Scholarship Program

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

The state of Washington has created the Passport for Foster Youth Promise Scholarship Program 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.

How can the Passport for Foster Youth Promise Scholarship Program Help Me?

You may be eligible to receive the following:

How do I get started?

Step One: Get a Passport consent form from your case worker, or download a form from the Washington Student Achievement Council

Step Two: If you are interested in the program, mail, e-mail, or fax the completed consent form to the Washington Student Achievement Council.

Step Three: Decide which Passport eligible college you would like to attend.

View the list of eligible schools

Step Four: Identify yourself as a Passport student with the admissions office and financial aid office.

Most colleges have staff dedicated to working with former foster youth. View the Designated Support Staff on your campus.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Passport for Foster Youth Promise Scholarship 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@wsac.wa.gov