Filling out a FAFSA application is the first step to funding your college career! 

Watch the FAFSA/WSFA Series on YouTube that answers many of your questions. (English & Spanish versions)
Learn how to create a FSA ID
Apply for Federal Student Aid
Need help? Talk to Otterbot! 

Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) Financial Aid Webinar link—Check it out!

The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for people who don’t file a federal FAFSA application. People who complete a WASFA are applying for state aid. Click here to see the various reasons to complete a WASFA instead of a FAFSA.
How to complete the WASFA
Need help? Talk to Otterbot!

Scholarships—Students can start searching national & local scholarships through NAVIANCE

Ron Brown Scholar Program

National program that gives scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African-American high school students who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees
full-time. 

Gates Millenium Scholarship

This program provides minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree.

Gig Harbor Tides Scholarship Foundation

The Gig Harbor Tides Scholarship Foundation is a group of volunteers that facilitates GHHS seniors in applying for and obtaining local scholarships. 

Peninsula Hawks Scholarship Fund

The Peninsula Hawks Scholarship Fund is a group of volunteers and PHS alumni who help PHS seniors in applying for and obtaining local scholarships.

Washboard

Search engine site produced/managed by the Washington Scholarship Coalition. Search scholarships in Washington.

Scholarship Guide

Links to scholarships, career information, sample college course outlines, and more!

Scholarship Experts from Unigo

Powerful scholarship search engine. Includes access to colleges, internships, careers, and more. 

Fastweb

One of the largest scholarship search engines.

Student Scholarships

Large scholarship database. 

Scholarship Junkies

A guide to the scholarship process from students who have won national scholarships. 

• Western Undergraduate Exchange
• Net Price Calculator 
• Financial Aid Shopping Tool

Want to compete at an NCAA school?

Create an eligibility account at the NCAA website. It's recommended to create an account during your freshman year in high school. 

Ready to play?

Register with the NAIA to connect with coaches, resources, and scholarship opportunities. 

• Playing Sports in college - your options

Prepare for the ACT

Learn everything you need to know about registering for the ACT, test dates, what to bring, and more!

ACT Practice

Show colleges you're ready - Register for the SAT by creating a College Board account. 

• Take the official SAT practice test.
• Learn more about the PSAT – ​​​​​​​the Practice SAT. Students may take this in the sophomore and junior year.

Take the ASVAB

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. 

The ASVAB can be taken either at a recruiting center or at your high school. Contact your Career Center to find out testing dates.
ASVAB Study Tips.

• 9th and 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade 

Click here for a planning guide from Schoolinks

• Recommendation Request
• How to ask for a letter 

• Varsity Letter in Community Service
• Volunteer Opportunities