Financial Aid Completion Support

Want free support completing your FAFSA or WASFA application? We can help!

Virtual Financial Aid Events

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Financial Aid 101 & Account Creation

Join FuturesNW and the Washington Student Achievement Council for a presentation on financial aid basics, followed by a step-by-step guide to creating your FAFSA or WASFA account. This event is for all Whatcom and Skagit County students and families on October 29th, 6-7:30 PM via Zoom. You might even get a prize, thanks to the College Success Foundation!

FAFSA and WASFA Completion Events

These events are co-hosted by FuturesNW and the Washington Student Achievement Council and are supported by local volunteers trained in Financial Aid navigation. Registration is required to attend these virtual events. The dates below are assigned for specific schools, but feel free to join the session that works for you and your family! Huge thank you to the College Success Foundation for providing us with some event prizes!

November 5, 2025 05:30-07:30 PM

This virtual event is dedicated to students and families from Concrete, Sedro-Woolley, State Street, and Skagit Academy high schools.

November 12, 2025 05:30-07:30 PM

This virtual event is dedicated to students and families from Blaine, Ferndale, Lummi Nation and Whatcom Intergenerational high schools.

November 19, 2025 05:30-07:30 PM

This virtual event is dedicated to students and families from Anacortes, Burlington-Edison, Cap Sante, and La Conner high schools.

December 3, 2025 05:30-07:30 PM

This virtual event is dedicated to students and families from Squalicum, Bellingham, Sehome, and Options high schools.

December 10, 2025 05:30-07:30 PM

This virtual event is dedicated to students and families from Mount Vernon, Lopez Island, Aspire Academy high schools.

December 17, 2025 05:30-07:30 PM

This virtual event is dedicated to students and families from Mount Baker, Nooksack Valley, Lynden, Meridian high schools.

In addition to the above events, you can also receive support in a number of ways below:

• Get one-on-one support (scholarships, college applications, and Financial Aid applications) from a FuturesNW team member through our Calendly booking links!

• Thanks to the amazing folks at the Washington Student Achievement Council, we are able to attend and co-host many statewide and regional events. For a complete list of virtual events hosted by WSAC check out their event list here. Additionally, you can find personalized support by booking an appointment with The College Success Foundation, Washington Student Achievement Council’s 12th year campaign, or uAspire. All are free!

• Check out our Financial Aid resources page for more detailed information on how to fund your education plans!

• Text Otterbot for free 24/hr Financial Aid completion support!

  • If you have questions on your Financial Aid application, but don’t have direct access to a professional who can help, ask Otterbot!

    How do I get started?

    OtterBot for students

    Text "Hi OtterBot" to 
    360.928.7281

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    360.634.0354

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    Supporting your student(s) in the college planning process and navigating financial aid.

    OtterBot en español:

    • Envíe un mensaje de texto "Hi OtterBot" al 360-928-7281 (estudiantes) o al 360-634-0354 (padres). Cuando responda, escriba "#language" y envíe. Cuando se le solicite, escriba "Spanish".

Need direct support?

If you are unable to attend an event or get support from a trusted source, please book a meeting with a member of our team here.

Our impact

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