Do you think you can\u2019t afford college or training? You might be surprised! Financial aid helps many students pay for\u00a0education beyond high school<\/a>. You\u2019ll never know how much money you could get unless you apply. Don\u2019t be fooled by these common financial aid myths:<\/p>\n Myth #1:\u00a0<\/strong>Financial aid only pays for four-year universities, not career or technical schools.<\/p>\n The facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n Financial aid can be used for\u00a0many types of full-time or part-time education or training<\/a>, including career and technical schools, community colleges, eligible apprenticeships, and yes, universities too. There are options that get you into a career sooner or right away!<\/p>\n Myth #2:\u00a0<\/strong>My parents make too much money, so I won\u2019t qualify for financial aid.<\/p>\n The facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n Applying for financial aid<\/a>\u00a0is the only way to know for sure whether you qualify. For example, with the\u00a0Washington College Grant (WA Grant)<\/a>, an eligible student from a family of four making up to $131,000 per year can receive money for college or training.<\/p>\n Myth #3:\u00a0<\/strong>I can\u2019t apply for financial aid because I don\u2019t know what I\u2019m going to do after high school.<\/p>\n The facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n You can\u00a0complete a FAFSA or WASFA<\/a>\u00a0financial aid application before applying for college or training. You can make your final choice about whether and where to go later, and you\u2019ll know more about what you can afford.<\/p>\n Applications are available for fall of the 2026-27 school year! Learn more and\u00a0apply for financial aid<\/a>\u00a0on the Washington Student Achievement Council website.<\/p>\n