In Fall 2005, College Possible Washington, then known as College Access Now (CAN), was founded at Garfield High School. The concept, outlined by founder Julia Schechter, was simple: give students…
As College Possible Washington celebrates twenty years of service, we're excited to honor the partners who've helped support our mission. One of those partners is BECU, whose steadfast commitment to…
When Todd Beamer senior, Dominic, was asked why he joined College Possible, his response was straight to the point: “I want to be successful. I want a degree. I want…
Garfield High School senior XinTong will soon pack her bags and head to California, bound for Stanford University and the next big chapter of her life. Getting there didn't happen…
This April, foundry10, a Seattle-based education research organization, partnered with College Possible Washington to distribute scholarship awards to 27 students across Seattle, Renton, and Federal Way. The students received awards…
College Decision Day, celebrated on May 1, is one of our favorite days of the year. After years of hard work and countless college applications, College Possible Washington students have…
At College Possible Washington, our work is powered by people who believe deeply in the potential of every student. We’re proud to highlight our Board Chair, Austin Dahl, who has…
In December, Tasha sat at the end of her dining room table as family gathered around her. Some of her closest friends, her two brothers, and one of her teachers…
At College Possible our goal is to ensure students graduate college with the least amount of debt possible. There are a variety of tactics we employ to meet this goal…
Decatur High School was established in Federal Way in 1971, and has gone through several renovations since its original construction. In February 2024, College Possible board members were invited to…
At College Possible Washington, we are thrilled to continue our annual college campus visits for students. This year we took a total of 41 students and AmeriCorps coaches from Decatur,…
Franklin High School opened its doors in 1909 and is the oldest high school in Seattle still in operation. This school primarily serves the Mt. Baker, Beacon Hill, and Columbia…
Maryrose has always said yes to a good opportunity. When she was accepted into College Possible Texas while attending Connally High School, she jumped at the opportunity. "That's cool," she…
For recent college graduates, the question of what comes next can be both exciting and overwhelming. Should you jump into a traditional career? Go to graduate school? Take time to…
