Scholarship hole to Migration

The Kent-Meridian senior, who asked that her name be withheld because of their immigration status, was on a school visit to the University of Washington in October, when he first heard that she could qualify for College Bound. Professor of Mill Creek Middle School who encouraged her to complete the scholarship form in the eighth grade was probably not aware of their immigration status, he said. It is used to encourage good students to apply. Kent-Meridian, she has a 3.8 GPA and enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program, an initiative that high-achieving students worldwide to prepare for college. His father works in construction and his mother in a restaurant. Without a scholarship, said would not be able to pay for her to study, in particular the University of Washington, where she hoped to attend. A few private foundations and organizations offer scholarships to its students, including the College Success Foundation in Washington. "I know there is a possibility that I might be able to go," he said. "I look back, and even if I can not, at least I tried. I watch every chance I say." $ 7.4 million to begin In the years after the Legislature started to college, there have been nearly 93,967 high school students, according to the Higher Education Coordinating (HEC) Board. The first group - almost 16,000 who applied for the school years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 - will graduate from high school this year. At the time that the legislature set aside $ 7.4 million to pay for the program. The Board considers that the amount HEC will offer scholarships to eligible students through the school year ending in 2014. It is for the legislature to find ways to pay for the program beyond that, the spokesman Gary Larson said. High school students may enroll in the program using your Social Security number or student identification number. Their families must qualify as low income, you must commit to being good citizens and not commit a crime. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and foster care are also applicable. As seniors, students must apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA).