Bill > SB5999

This bill aims to expand financial aid eligibility for the Washington College Grant program. The key provisions are: 1. It increases the family income eligibility threshold from 55% to 70% of the state median family income to receive the maximum grant, and expands the income range for prorated grants from 56-100% of the state median family income. 2. It creates a new annual "bridge grant" of $500 for Washington College Grant recipients who qualify for the maximum grant but are not recipients of the College Bound Scholarship program. The bridge grant is intended to provide supplementary financial support for higher education expenses beyond tuition and fees.