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Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
Government Administration
Olympia, WA 1,074 followers
WSAC is committed to increasing educational opportunities and attainment in Washington.
About us
The Washington Student Achievement Council is committed to increasing educational opportunities and attainment in Washington. The Council has three main functions: - Lead statewide strategic planning to increase educational attainment. - Administer programs that help people access and pay for college. - Advocate for the economic, social, and civic benefits of higher education.
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http://www.wsac.wa.gov
External link for Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Olympia, WA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2012
Locations
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Primary
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917 Lakeridge Way SW
Olympia, WA 98502, US
Employees at Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
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Michael Meotti
CEO of Washington state higher education agency working to expand educational success to all state residents
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Jaclyn Cook
Program Manager
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Kimberly Hetrick, Ed.D.
Student Success Champion
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Ami Magisos
Associate Director of Policy and Planning at Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
Updates
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We are honored to be the spotlight in SHEEO's Policy Review. HB 2214 is a first-in-the-nation law that will automatically qualify students in grades 10–12 who receive nutrition assistance for the WA Grant. We hope this bill can be a model for other states to follow.
NEW PUBLICATION: Check out our Summer Quarterly Policy Review to learn what states are doing to address key issues in higher education. This quarter’s edition includes a state policy spotlight on the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). Read more: https://lnkd.in/dgiAC2S8
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Washington’s GEAR UP Program receives a $35 million grant to help low-income students prepare for college https://lnkd.in/gaH5Mxxc #WAedu
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WSAC’s Rathi Sudhakara joins Northern Arizona University’s Jonathan Gagliardi and Lumina Foundation's Melanie Heath to talk ‘Redesigning College Admissions’ in anticipation of the “enrollment cliff”. Listen to their conversation on the Lumina Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gJdAr4Q8
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At our August 20 meeting, the Council will review proposals for the upcoming 2025 legislative session in line with priorities articulated in our 2025 Strategic Action Plan. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGjA7J9k
Media Advisory: August 20 Council Meeting | WSAC
wsac.wa.gov
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Student loan borrowers: share your experience with the PSLF program! We want to hear your feedback so we can address barriers and expand access. Survey closes July 31. https://ow.ly/F5tW50SIzmm
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WSAC awards $3.1 million to five new regional challenge grant partnerships https://lnkd.in/gRT3nUiN
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Are you a nonprofit or public service employer? We want to hear how about your experience with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program so we can address barriers and expand access. Please take a moment to complete our Employer Survey: https://ow.ly/uz3w50SFvhl?
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🚀 Virtual Convening Alert! 🚀 Join us July 31 at 11:30 a.m. to explore how #AI is revolutionizing #StudentSupport! Discover practical insights and the latest research findings from MDRC on leveraging AI to seamlessly coach students through college and financial aid. Register now: shorturl.at/t0uPA NCAN #AIinEducation #StudentSuccess #EdTech #CollegeAccess
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Join us next week (July 9 & 11) as we look for input on policy recommendations ahead of the 2025 legislative session. WSAC staff will facilitate breakout discussions and a survey to gather direct feedback. Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/N48I50SqvYU
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