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OLYMPIA \u2014 A bill to improve access to higher education and financial aid guidance for Washington students was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Thursday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Senate Bill 5164<\/span><\/b><\/a>, sponsored by Sen. T\u2019wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), establishes a statewide postsecondary outreach and enrollment specialist program and expands support for students navigating financial aid and enrollment processes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMany students dream of pursuing higher education but face challenges navigating complex systems,\u201d Nobles said. \u201cThis legislation ensures students have the tools and personalized support they need to turn those dreams into reality.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The bill builds on an existing pilot by broadening financial aid completion programs to every educational service district, integrating public four-year institutions with community and technical colleges. Outreach specialists will work closely with students to provide hands-on assistance while partnering with community-based and tribal organizations to meet diverse needs across the state.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To enhance support, the legislation creates a free financial aid training program for educators, counselors, and community partners. The program will equip professionals with the knowledge to guide students through financial aid processes and offer incentives like professional certification and continuing education credits.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The bill also includes strong accountability measures, requiring annual progress reports and a comprehensive evaluation of the program\u2019s impact on FAFSA completion and enrollment rates by 2027.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis legislation is about breaking down barriers and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed,\u201d Nobles said. \u201cInvesting in education is investing in Washington\u2019s future.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow its progress <\/span>here<\/span><\/b><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

OLYMPIA \u2014 A bill to improve access to higher education and financial aid guidance for Washington students was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Thursday. Senate Bill 5164, sponsored by Sen. 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