Bill > HB1447

This bill requires the state's financial aid office to track and publicly report on the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) starting with the 2025-26 academic year. Specifically, the office must track the total amount of state aid awarded to each student using WASFA and make these award amounts publicly available on their website. Beginning December 1, 2026, the office must submit an annual legislative report detailing three key pieces of data: the total number of students who applied for state financial aid through WASFA, the total number of students who actually received state financial aid through WASFA, and the total amount of state aid disbursed to each higher education institution on behalf of WASFA applicants. This bill aims to increase transparency around state financial aid by providing comprehensive data about the application and distribution process, which could help policymakers and students better understand financial aid trends and accessibility.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1447&Year=2025&Initiative=false