SB 6744 - DIGEST |
Declares an intent to inspire and encourage all Washington students to dream big by creating a guaranteed one-year tuition scholarship program for academically successful high school students from low and middle-income families. |
Finds that too often, financial barriers prevent many of the brightest students from even 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 even drop out before graduation. |
Declares an intent to reward high-achieving students early in their high school career so that they know they have options and opportunities available beyond high school. |