World Class Education
Last Updated: 04/04/2024
Increase access to high-quality post-secondary education programs
Strategy: Increase access to high-quality post-secondary education programs
Agency: 340 - Student Achievement Council
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.
SAC-Policy Coordination and Administration
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 14.4 | 14.9 | 14.7 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 3,014,000 | 3,171,000 | 6,185,000 |
| 23D - SAC Tuition Recovery Trust Fund | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 225,000 | 225,000 | 450,000 |
| 24J - Workforce Education Investment Acc | |||
| State | 1,303,000 | 1,303,000 | 2,606,000 |
| 26T - Washington Student Loan Account | |||
| State | 90,000,000 | 90,000,000 | |
| 748 - WA Career & College Pathways Innova | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 8,021,000 | 8,025,000 | 16,046,000 |
SAC-Student Financial Aid
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| Local | 150,000 | 150,000 | 300,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 14.4 | 14.9 | 14.7 |
| GFS | 3,014,000.0 | 3,171,000.0 | 6,185,000.0 |
| Other | 9,699,000.0 | 99,703,000.0 | 109,402,000.0 |
| Totals | 12,713,000.0 | 102,874,000.0 | 115,587,000.0 |
002507 - Number of Associate Degrees Awarded Annually
Number of Associate Degrees Awarded Annually
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 0 | 31,061 |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0 | 31,276 |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 26,121 | 31,490 |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 0 | 31,704 |
002508 - Number of Bachelor's Degrees Awarded Annually
Number of Bachelor's Degrees Awarded Annually
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 0 | 36,310 |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0 | 37,015 |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 35,620 | 37,721 |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 0 | 38,426 |
002511 - Total Number of Degrees and Certificates Awarded In High-Demand Fields
Total Number of Degrees and Certificates Awarded In High-Demand Fields
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 0 | 32,350 |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0 | 32,551 |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 27,270 | 32,751 |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 0 | 32,952 |
002838 - College Going Rate
College Going Rate
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 0% | 59% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0% | 59% |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 0% | 59% |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 0% | 59% |
A002 - Administration
Provide executive leadership (executive director, deputy director, and executive assistant) and overhead services for the agency.
SAC-Policy Coordination and Administration
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 948,000 | 1,034,000 | 1,982,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| GFS | 948,000.0 | 1,034,000.0 | 1,982,000.0 |
| Other | |||
| Totals | 948,000.0 | 1,034,000.0 | 1,982,000.0 |
002839 - Average Positive Response for Employee Engagement
Average Positive Response for Employee Engagement.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 0% | 76% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0% | 80% |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 76% | 80% |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 64% | 80% |
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.
SAC-Student Financial Aid
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 29.0 | 29.0 | 29.0 |
| 463 - Washington Colleg Savings Prog Acct | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 1,045,000 | 1,039,000 | 2,084,000 |
| 788 - Advanced Coll Tuition Payment Prog | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 7,443,000 | 7,329,000 | 14,772,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 29.0 | 29.0 | 29.0 |
| GFS | |||
| Other | 8,488,000.0 | 8,368,000.0 | 16,856,000.0 |
| Totals | 8,488,000.0 | 8,368,000.0 | 16,856,000.0 |
000501 - New accounts created in WA529 programs
Number of students whose families began saving for college this year using the GET program (new accounts created).
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 3,381 | 5,000 |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0 | 5,000 |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 5,620 | 5,000 |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 5,468 | 5,000 |
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.
SAC-Policy Coordination and Administration
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 37.9 | 35.4 | 36.7 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 5,888,000 | 5,211,000 | 11,099,000 |
| Federal | 11,992,000 | 9,004,000 | 20,996,000 |
| 001 - General Fund Totals | 17,880,000 | 14,215,000 | 32,095,000 |
| 23A - Student Loan Advocate Account | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 175,000 | 175,000 | 350,000 |
| 24J - Workforce Education Investment Acc | |||
| State | 6,487,000 | 7,218,000 | 13,705,000 |
SAC-Student Financial Aid
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 43.5 | 41.5 | 42.5 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 302,029,000 | 301,772,000 | 603,801,000 |
| Federal | 6,119,000 | 6,131,000 | 12,250,000 |
| 001 - General Fund Totals | 308,148,000 | 307,903,000 | 616,051,000 |
| 08A - Education Legacy Trust Account | |||
| State | 42,828,000 | 42,660,000 | 85,488,000 |
| 17F - WA Opportunity Pathways Account | |||
| State | 36,210,000 | 42,704,000 | 78,914,000 |
| 17R - Aerospace Training Student Loan Acc | |||
| State | 110,000 | 110,000 | 220,000 |
| 22V - Medical Student Loan Account | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 366,000 | 366,000 | 732,000 |
| 24A - Behavioral Health Loan Repay Prog A | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 6,350,000 | 6,350,000 | 12,700,000 |
| 24J - Workforce Education Investment Acc | |||
| State | 114,903,000 | 111,512,000 | 226,415,000 |
| 496 - Educator Conditional Scholarship | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 576,000 | 580,000 | 1,156,000 |
| 747 - Health Prof Loan Repay/Scholar Prog | |||
| State | 5,860,000 | 5,860,000 | 11,720,000 |
| Non-Appropriated | 9,514,000 | 14,012,000 | 23,526,000 |
| 747 - Health Prof Loan Repay/Scholar Prog Totals | 15,374,000 | 19,872,000 | 35,246,000 |
| 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 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 81.4 | 76.9 | 79.2 |
| GFS | 307,917,000.0 | 306,983,000.0 | 614,900,000.0 |
| Other | 242,211,000.0 | 247,403,000.0 | 489,614,000.0 |
| Totals | 550,128,000.0 | 554,386,000.0 | 1,104,514,000.0 |
002513 - Number Of Washington Residents Filing A Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Number Of Washington Residents Filing A Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 373,938 | 395,000 |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0 | 375,000 |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 356,216 | 375,000 |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 339,681 | 375,000 |
