Grants awarded as part of gift aid are made on the basis of financial need. No repayment is required.

Federal Pell Grant. 

The federal Pell Grant program is available only to undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree. In most cases, eligibility is determined by an individual's or family's previous year's income.

The actual amount a student will receive is determined by a variety of factors.

Please note that with this and many other federal or state programs, amounts awarded vary, depending on legislation, regulations and analysis of the student's needs.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant.

The federal grant program is available only to undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree. Priority is given to fulltime students who are Pell Grant recipients who have the greatest financial need.

Washington State Need Grant. 

The Washington State Need Grant is a state grant program for Washington residents with exceptional financial need. It is awarded only to undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree. The maximum eligibility is 15 quarters or 10 semesters (or a combination of quarters and semesters).

Saint Martin's Grant. 

Saint Martin's Grant are internal University awards. Awards from these programs are made to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need.

Educational Opportunity Grant

The State of Washington's Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) determines a student's eligibility for this need-based grant.  Grants of up to $2,500 for the academic year are renewable for one additional year.  To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a Washington Resident
2. Have completed only two years of college and have junior standing    through either an associate of arts degree or transferable credits.
3. Demonstrate financial need based on a completed FAFSA.
4. Apply by April 1 for priority consideration.  The HECB will review additional applications on a monthly basis through September, making additional awards as long as money is available.

For more information and details about the application process, go to the board's website: www.hecb.wa.gov.