Please note, this scholarship is the first of its kind that reaches far into the middle class.  Here are the family income requirements:

Total yearly family income for 2011 does not exceed:

·        Family of 1 – $53,200
·        Family of 2 – $69,500
·        Family of 3 – $85,900
·        Family of 4 – $102,200
·        Family of 5 – $118,600
·        Family of 6 – $134,900
·        Family of 7 – $138,000
·        Family of 8 – $141,000
·        Family of more than 8 – Add $3,000 more per person

Here is a brief overview from the Opportunity Scholarships website:
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship helps low- and middle-income Washington State residents earn first bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and health care.  The application period is March 1 through April 16, 2012. Three thousand students will be selected and awards will be made for the 2012-13 academic year. High school seniors through college seniors who plan to attend colleges and universities in Washington State for the entire 2012-13 academic year are eligible to apply. A student must be a Washington State resident, have a 2.75 GPA or higher and have completed a 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to submit an application. These scholarships are $1,000 per year which will be renewable for up to five years for entering college freshmen.

For more information, visit http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/.

AHAS Summer Program

Free Breakfast & Lunch
July 5th through July 29th, 2011
Silver Star Elementary

Enrollment limited to 500 applicants.  Pre-register today!

Click here to download enrollment forms.