Agency: 340 - Student Achievement Council
Last Updated: 10/08/2025
A001 - Higher Education Coordination
The Council coordinates policy for higher education to ensure a seamless post-secondary education system from K-12 to higher education, and from community and technical colleges to baccalaureate institutions.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 47.4 | 46.7 | 46.7 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 5,339,000 | 4,504,000 | 9,843,000 |
| Federal | 2,496,000 | 2,522,000 | 5,018,000 |
| 23A - Student Loan Advocate Account | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 173,000 | 177,000 | 350,000 |
| 23D - SAC Tuition Recovery Trust Fund | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 225,000 | 225,000 | 450,000 |
| 24J - Workforce Education Investment Acc | |||
| State | 2,755,000 | 2,364,000 | 5,119,000 |
| 748 - WA Career & College Pathways Innova | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 32,000 | 40,000 | 72,000 |
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| Local | 144,000 | 144,000 | 288,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 48.4 | 47.7 | 48.1 |
| GFS | 5,339,000 | 4,504,000 | 9,843,000 |
| Other | 5,825,000 | 5,472,000 | 11,297,000 |
| Totals | 11,164,000 | 9,976,000 | 21,140,000 |
Expected Results
Students are prepared for and complete their education in a timely and efficient manner.
A002 - Administration
Provide executive leadership (executive director, deputy director, and executive assistant) and overhead services for the agency.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 150,000 | 167,000 | 317,000 |
| Federal | 18,000 | 19,000 | 37,000 |
| 23A - Student Loan Advocate Account | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 6,000 | 6,000 | 12,000 |
| 24J - Workforce Education Investment Acc | |||
| State | 9,000 | 10,000 | 19,000 |
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 108,000 | 120,000 | 228,000 |
| Federal | 52,000 | 58,000 | 110,000 |
| Local | 6,000 | 6,000 | 12,000 |
| 17R - Aerospace Training Student Loan Acc | |||
| State | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| 24A - Behavioral Health Loan Repay Prog A | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 3,000 | 3,000 | 6,000 |
| 24J - Workforce Education Investment Acc | |||
| State | 6,000 | 6,000 | 12,000 |
| 463 - Washington Colleg Savings Prog Acct | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 17,000 | 18,000 | 35,000 |
| 496 - Educator Conditional Scholarship | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 20,000 | 22,000 | 42,000 |
| 747 - Health Prof Loan Repay/Scholar Prog | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 43,000 | 47,000 | 90,000 |
| 788 - Advanced Coll Tuition Payment Prog | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 156,000 | 173,000 | 329,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 2.5 | 3 | 2.8 |
| GFS | 258,000 | 287,000 | 545,000 |
| Other | 337,000 | 369,000 | 706,000 |
| Totals | 595,000 | 656,000 | 1,251,000 |
Expected Results
Agency operations allow it to successfully carry out its mission.
A003 - Interstate Exchange Programs for Higher Education
Washington is a member of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Through this program, Washington residents can obtain out-of-state tuition support to pursue optometric or osteopathic medicine degrees in 15 member states. In addition, the Commission uses dues collected from its member states to fund studies of higher education programs and policy issues.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | |||
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 172,000 | 176,000 | 348,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | |||
| GFS | 172,000 | 176,000 | 348,000 |
| Other | |||
| Totals | 172,000 | 176,000 | 348,000 |
Expected Results
Washington residents should pay lower tuition to pursue optometry or osteopathy degrees. Washington institutions will receive the rough equivalent of non-resident tuition for students who are residents of other states, while students pay the equivalent of resident tuition. Decision makers will have access to WICHE studies in making policy decisions.
A004 - Prepaid Tuition and Savings Plans
The Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) activity allows families to purchase tuition units now and use them later. The program invests these funds, and the purchaser is guaranteed a return that will cover tuition at a future date at any eligible public or private accredited educational institution in the nation.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 29.4 | 29.4 | 29.4 |
| 463 - Washington Colleg Savings Prog Acct | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 1,035,000 | 1,022,000 | 2,057,000 |
| 788 - Advanced Coll Tuition Payment Prog | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 7,431,000 | 7,329,000 | 14,760,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 29.4 | 29.4 | 29.4 |
| GFS | |||
| Other | 8,466,000 | 8,351,000 | 16,817,000 |
| Totals | 8,466,000 | 8,351,000 | 16,817,000 |
Expected Results
As a result of this activity, Washington families will have a low-risk, tax-free option to save for college.
A005 - Student Financial Aid Programs
The agency administers a number of state financial aid programs, including direct grants and scholarships, reimbursement to qualifying organizations that employ eligible students, and scholarships or loan repayments tied to a service requirement in a qualified teaching or health profession position.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 6.6 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 3,904,000 | 3,960,000 | 7,864,000 |
| 24J - Workforce Education Investment Acc | |||
| State | 1,018,000 | 1,015,000 | 2,033,000 |
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 43.7 | 41.4 | 41.4 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 299,905,000 | 299,448,000 | 599,353,000 |
| Federal | 6,105,000 | 6,127,000 | 12,232,000 |
| 08A - Education Legacy Trust Account | |||
| State | 42,828,000 | 42,660,000 | 85,488,000 |
| 17F - WA Opportunity Pathways Account | |||
| State | 43,843,000 | 63,350,000 | 107,193,000 |
| 17R - Aerospace Training Student Loan Acc | |||
| State | 109,000 | 111,000 | 220,000 |
| 22V - Medical Student Loan Account | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 366,000 | 366,000 | 732,000 |
| 24A - Behavioral Health Loan Repay Prog A | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 1,347,000 | 1,347,000 | 2,694,000 |
| 24J - Workforce Education Investment Acc | |||
| State | 230,360,000 | 216,135,000 | 446,495,000 |
| 496 - Educator Conditional Scholarship | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 634,000 | 568,000 | 1,202,000 |
| 747 - Health Prof Loan Repay/Scholar Prog | |||
| State | 862,000 | 862,000 | 1,724,000 |
| Non-Appropriated | 13,989,000 | 13,989,000 | 27,978,000 |
| 785 - State Educational Trust Fund Acct | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 646,000 | 646,000 | 1,292,000 |
| 835 - 4 Yr Student Child Care Hi Ed Acct | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 75,000 | 75,000 | 150,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 50.3 | 46.5 | 48.4 |
| GFS | 303,809,000 | 303,408,000 | 607,217,000 |
| Other | 342,182,000 | 347,251,000 | 689,433,000 |
| Totals | 645,991,000 | 650,659,000 | 1,296,650,000 |
Expected Results
Over 80,000 students have better access to higher education because of financial aid facilitated by this activity.