SB 5098-S - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) |
Declares an intent to inspire and encourage all Washington students to dream big by creating a guaranteed four-year tuition scholarship program for students from low-income families and those students that may be the first in their family to attend college. |
Finds that, too often, financial barriers prevent many of the brightest students from considering college as a future possibility. Often the cost of tuition coupled with the complexity of finding and applying for financial aid is enough to prevent a student from even applying to college. Many students become disconnected from the education system early on and may give up or drop out before graduation. |
Declares an intent to alert students early in their educational career to the options and opportunities available beyond high school. |