FIRST YEAR CHECKLIST
Currently still in high school or have not earned college credit after receiving your high school diploma or equivalent (GED). To qualify for admission into The Evergreen State College, you must meet the following: F An unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 F Missing no more than 3 credits of College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) To apply, submit the following: F Online application at evergreen.edu/apply (QR code) or CommonApp F $60 application fee (waivers available) F Transcripts/GED scores F Submit FAFSA/WASFA
College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) To meet Washington state college preparedness standards high school students must complete the following high school coursework. English Math
4 Credits 3 Credits (Algebra 1 or higher)
Science
2 – Lab (Biology/Anatomy etc.) 1 – Algebra (Chemistry/Physics etc.)
Social Studies
3 Credits
World Languages
2 Credits**
Arts or Elective Senior Year – Quantitative Literacy
1 Credit 1 Credit **Waiver for World Language credits available if your school doesn’t offer any
Running Start/Dual Enrollment/AP/IB/College F Official College Transcripts from the school that awarded the college credit F Official AP/IB test scores
Paying for Your Education at Evergreen Financial Aid Paying for college doesn’t have to be complicated. The first step is applying for federal or state financial aid. The applications open October 1 with a recommendation to complete by February 1.
FAFSA studentaid.gov
WASFA wsac.wa.gov/wasfa
Merit Awards You will automatically be considered for our Merit Awards at the time of application. UNWEIGHTED GPA
WASHINGTON RESIDENT
NON-RESIDENT
3.75-4.00
$1,200
$13,500
3.50-3.74
$1,200
$12,500
3.25-3.49
$900
$10,500
3.00-3.24
$900
$8,500
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) If you reside in a WUE state*, you’ll automatically be considered for this merit-based award. This award is in place of the awards listed above. UNWEIGHTED GPA
WUE AWARD AMOUNT
3.00-4.00
$19,276
*Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, and Guam.
Evergreen Scholarships
Local Scholarships
These scholarships will help offset the cost even farther by stacking on top of your merit-based award. The application opens December 1 and all applications must be in by the March 1 deadline.
Don’t limit your earning potential. Every year there are thousands of scholarships awarded through community organizations and local companies. Take the time to research and apply for as many as you can.
Learn more: evergreen.edu/scholarships
Washington Residents – Start here: washboard.org