College Bound Scholarship

The College Bound Scholarship was created to support students from low-income families by covering the cost of tuition (at public institution rates), some fees, and a small book allowance. This scholarship is an excellent resource for families who may be concerned about the affordability of higher education and provides students with the means to focus on their dreams of attending college.

Learn more on the college bound website

Applying and Qualifying for a College Bound Scholarship

Grade 7 or 8: Complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit (CNEEB) Application to see if your student qualifies for free or reduced priced meals in the 7th or 8th grade

cneeb application

I thought all meals were free?  Tacoma Public Schools does provide free meals to all students, however data from the CNEEB survey is used to determine College Bound Scholarships along with additional funding for your school.

Grade 8: Sign up for the scholarship with your school counselor by June 30 of their 8th-grade year.

Grade 9-12: Stay on Track Academically. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher and remain focused on graduating from high school on time. To remain eligible, students cannot have any felony convictions.

If students are in foster care at any point after seventh grade, learn about additional options on the Ready Set Grad website.

Grade 12: Complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) during your senior year. Be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or meet the program's state residency requirements.

Students can attend any eligible Washington State institution that accepts the College Bound Scholarship. View a list of eligible schools.