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Advocates urge restoration of Washington College Grant access to students in certain private and nondegree credential programs
Summary
SB 6,209 would allow students in eligible postsecondary nondegree credential programs to receive the Washington College Grant beginning in the 2027–28 academic year if programs meet a gainful‑employment standard. Private vocational schools, students, and some colleges testified in support, while committee members discussed eligibility criteria and proposed amendments to include certificate programs.
The committee heard staff briefing and extensive public testimony on Senate Bill 6,209, which seeks to expand eligibility for the Washington College Grant (WCG) and College Bound Scholarship to eligible postsecondary nondegree credential programs beginning in the 2027–28 academic year, provided institutions meet a gainful employment standard established by the student achievement council.
Kelly Gunn briefed the bill: under the proposal, private nondegree credential programs determined eligible by the…
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