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Washington is the place for students wanting to immerse themselves in an eclectic mix of culture, outdoors and world-class educational facilities. Education Washington has over 81 colleges, universities, vocational schools and community colleges that specialize in educating a diverse student body to become responsible global citizens and future leaders. Washington schools provide a challenging learning environment and cutting-edge scholarship. Washington schools, colleges and universities offer degrees for those interested in pursuing careers in Architecture, Arts, Sciences, Business, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Environment, Forest Resources, Computer Technology, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Affairs, Public Health and Social Work. Financial Aid Students have several financial aid programs available to them. Federal Pell Grants Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART Grant) Federal Supplemental Grants State Need Grants Tuition Exemption and University Grants Educational Opportunity Grants (EOG) Federal Perkins and Nursing Loan Program Federal Stafford Loan Program Federal Stafford Loan Maximums Federal Parent PLUS Loan Program Activities and Recreation Washington has plenty of recreation options for students. Students can catch a game, get some serious shopping done, or hang out in the great outdoors. If you’re ready for some fun and games with your academics then there’s plenty waiting for you here. Sports: NFL Football fans can get their fix watching the Seattle Seahawks battle it out for division dominance. Major League Baseball fans can catch America’s pastime at it’s best at a Seattle Mariners game. ProBasketball fans will get their fill of hoop actions cheering on the WNBA Seattle Storm. Golfers can break out their clubs at a variety of golf courses located on water-views, desert plains, urban resorts, rural fairways or on beautiful islands. Outdoors: Students who like to climb, ski, hike, bike, paddle, float, pitch a tent or cast a line will find a paradise in Washington. There are two major mountain ranges, a stunning variety of national parks, state parks, recreation areas and reserves, vast stretches of rural and often wild Pacific coastline, and countless rivers, lakes and trail miles, Washington has spaces and places for all your favorite Outdoor Activities. The Arts: Students who love music, dance, theatre and great movies won’t have a problem finding their passion in Washington. Seattle’s vibrant performing arts scene is centered at the Repertory Theatre, Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Seattle’s Annual Music and Arts Festival and the legendary Northwest Folklife Festival are held in Bumbershoot. Every July the Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival presents the world’s greatest blues artists. Historical Sites: Washington offers students a wealth of historical attractions including dozens of beautiful and historic lighthouses along the coast. Stand within an arm’s length of Jimi Hendrix’s guitar at Experience Music Project. Experience unique Native American history and culture at the Makah Cultural and Research Center at Neah Bay, the Yakama Nation Museum and Cultural Heritage Center in Toppenish and the annual Spokane Tribal Fair and Powwow. |