The 2023-2024 service year has seen continuous growth, learning, and remarkable opportunities. Our Open House event united champions of our mission, sparking vital discussions about our current impact and future goals. We launched Row for a Cause, an exciting initiative…
Every August, we welcome our new and returning AmeriCorps members, serving as college access and success coaches. We conduct three weeks of intensive onboarding and orientation called Welcome Weeks. Every year, we look to refresh the experience by adding impactful…
The roll-out of the new Better FAFSA in 2024 was bumpy. The application release was delayed by several months, from October 1 to December 31. There were numerous issues with the Department of Education website, system glitches, and confusion over…
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 – none more important than supporting completion of the Free…
Lindbergh Senior High School is one of four high schools and one of the two partner schools in the Renton School District where College Possible coaches serve. In April, College Possible board and staff members were invited to meet with…
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 tour Decatur High School to see the work of the…
I had the opportunity to participate in College Possible Washington’s first inaugural Professional Development Day. This day consisted of several workshops, panels, and group discussions, wherein we discussed future career planning. To start the day, we were greeted by our…
In our school district series, we are excited to highlight Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) this month. We had the opportunity to talk with our newest staff member, Maria Peterson, who recently joined the College Possible Washington team as Program…
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 and Todd Beamer High Schools to visit the University…
You're invited! Join us as College Possible opens its doors to the community! Discover the incredible work of our AmeriCorps coaches at a portfolio showcase walkthrough hosted at the College Possible office. Date: Friday, March 22, 2024 Time: 4–7 p.m.…
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 City neighborhoods. Franklin is culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse, with…
Written by Austin Dahl, Advisory Board Chair As the chair of the Advisory Board for College Possible Washington, I would like to introduce the advisory board to the larger community, explain our role and how we serve College Possible Washington.…