01/31/2025Community and technical colleges were well represented in Olympia this week, sharing the success of the system's financial aid outreach pilot program and supporting bills that would expand Washington College Grant eligibility and helping high school students who are chronically absent. Presidents, trustees, and students were on the hill Thursday with partners from the four-year universities to meet with members in support of the state's colleges and universities.SBCTC Communicationsfinancial aid, outreach, absenteeism, student support, Washington College Grant