Supplemental Education Transition Planning (SETuP) Program

The purpose of the SETuP Program is to assist foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth in successfully making the transition from high school to postsecondary enrollment, career, or service.

The Washington Student Achievement Council contracts with six non-governmental organizations to provide SETuP services to students, with the goal of improving high school graduation rates and postsecondary plan initiation by two percent each year over five school-year periods.

2023-24 Passport to Careers Program Manual

The Passport to Careers manual offers comprehensive administrative guidance to college campuses participating in the Passport to College Program Scholarship. This program manual, updated July 2023, is your comprehensive resource for all Passport to Careers policies, practices, and requirements.

2023-2024 Passport Program Manual

Passport to College Institutional Agreement to Participate

All post-secondary institutions participating in the Passport to College Program must complete and submit this agreement to the program administrator, Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to be eligible to receive institutional Passport Student Support Funds.

Passport Student Support Plan Template

The Passport Student Support Plan (formerly Viable Plan) documents campus strategies for supporting Passport students. The plan should be submitted to WSAC for approval, and should be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. Campuses can request technical assistance from the College Success Foundation to support development of their student support plans.

Passport Student Support Plan Budget Template

This completed budget template should be submitted to WSAC along with a campus’ draft viable plan to show how Passport Student Support Funds (PSSF and formerly incentive grant funds) and other resources will be leveraged to support the strategies described in the plan.

Passport Student Support Fund Guide

This guide, developed by WSAC, explains the intent of Passport Student Support Funds (formerly incentive grant funds) as described by state law. It gives detailed guidance about how the funds can and should be spent to support Passport-eligible student recruitment, retention, and completion.

Passport Campus Leader (PCL), Designated Support Staff (DSS) and Financial Aid Administrator (FAA) Role Descriptions

Every participating Passport campus is required to designate a PCL, DSS and FAA. These role descriptions describe the ideal knowledge, skills, and abilities for each role. Please note that these are not job descriptions in a human resources sense – nor is every skill and ability required. Rather, these descriptions are written to help campuses thoughtfully determine who on their campus is the best fit for these roles, and also what support the PCL, DSS and FAA will need from the larger campus community to be successful.

Passport to Careers Eligibility Matrix

Second substitute senate bill 6274, which was signed into law March 22, 2018, renames the Passport to College Promise Scholarship program Passport to Careers and significantly expands eligibility. The expansion occurs in phases over three years, from July 1, 2018 through July 1, 2020. This matrix defines how and when the expansions will occur.

Passport to Careers Student Consent Form

Students submit this form to WSAC to provide consent for relevant state agencies and non-profit organizations to share information in order to determine eligibility for Passport to Careers financial assistance and support services.

Passport to Careers Tribal Student Consent Form

Students who have experienced tribal foster care must complete the Passport Tribal Verification For to determine their eligibility for Passport to Careers financial assistance and support services.

Passport to Careers Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Consent Form

As of July 2019, students who have experienced unaccompanied homelessness (without a parent or guardian) during the prior school year may now be eligible for Passport to Careers financial assistance and support services. Students submit this form, along with supporting documents, to WSAC to provide consent for relevant state agencies, colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations to share information in order to determine their eligibility. More information about eligibility can be found on the Passport to Careers guide page.

Justification for Increase in Student Budget Document

This document is intended to help students identify and document expenses that could impact their budget with financial aid. The Justification for Increase in Student Budget form is intended to act as a resource in communicating the student needs. Financial aid administrators have final discretion in increasing student budgets.

Student Aid Funding Guide

The student aid funding guide is intended for navigators, advisors, coaches, and pathway planners. It was developed by the Washington State Adult Education Advisory Council and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The information contained in this guide is for informational and navigational support purposes only and is not an assurance of financial aid.

Passport to Apprenticeships Opportunities

ANEW’s mission is to improve people’s lives by providing quality training, employment navigation, and supportive services leading to successful family wage careers. Passport to Apprenticeship Opportunities, a program of Passport to Careers, is designed to connect young adults (ages 18-20) who have experience in foster care and unaccompanied homelessness to state-recognized apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. Send inquiries and enrollment forms to halley@anewcareer.org.

To learn more about ANEW’s Passport to Apprenticeship program, visit their website.