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Virginia G3 Tuition Assistance Program

Last-dollar tuition assistance for low- and middle-income Virginians pursuing in-demand degrees at community colleges.

Type: Benefit Amount: Covers tuition, fees, and textbooks; living stipend for eligible students Deadline: Rolling with priority for early FAFSA filers Location: United States - Virginia

Virginia Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Allows Virginia homeowners with limited income who are elderly or permanently disabled to reduce or fully exempt local real estate taxes.

Type: Benefit Amount: Localities may exempt 100% or provide partial relief based on income and net worth limits Deadline: Varies by locality; often March 1 to April 1 Location: Virginia

Washington College Grant 2025: How Washington Students Can Get “Free” Tuition for College, Training, or Apprenticeships

If you live in Washington State and you think college or career training is financially out of reach, this program should be on your radar.

Type: Grant Amount: Covers up to full tuition at public institutions; prorated awards for private and apprenticeship programs Deadline: Priority FAFSA/WASFA deadlines set by individual campuses; awards available year-round until funds exhausted Location: United States - Washington

Washington Paid Family Leave: Get Up to 90% of Your Wages for 12 Weeks When Life Happens

Provides paid time off with wage replacement for Washington workers who need family or medical leave.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 90% of weekly pay, max $1,544 for 12 weeks Deadline: Rolling; file weekly claims within 30 days Location: Washington

Washington SNAP/Basic Food Benefits: How to Get Monthly EBT Help for Groceries

If your grocery bill is stressing you out more than your group chat, Washington’s **Basic Food** program is worth your full attention. This is Washington State’s version of **SNAP** (the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Type: Benefit Amount: Monthly EBT benefits based on household size and income Deadline: Applications accepted year-round Location: United States - Washington

Washington State Home Energy Rebates 2025: Get Up to $14,000 for Efficiency and Electrification Upgrades

Washington State Department of Commerce rebates that leverage Inflation Reduction Act funds for home efficiency and electrification.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $14,000 per household plus potential community adders Deadline: Program expected to launch in 2025 following DOE approval Location: Washington

Washington Working Families Tax Credit: How to Get $300–$1,255 Back in Your Pocket

If you live in Washington and you work for a living, there’s a decent chance the state owes you money. Not a scam. Not a weird “program” that takes 90 minutes to understand.

Type: Benefit Amount: $300 to $1,255 depending on income, filing status, and number of qualifying children Deadline: April 15 each year (claims accepted up to three years later) Location: Washington

West Virginia Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Save Money on Property Taxes if You're 65+ or Disabled

Reduces county property taxes for eligible West Virginia homeowners who are seniors or totally and permanently disabled by exempting the first $20,000 of assessed value.

Type: Benefit Amount: Exempts up to $20,000 of assessed value (equal to $100,000 of market value) Deadline: File application with the county assessor between July 1 and December 1 for the following tax year Location: West Virginia

Wisconsin FoodShare

Monthly Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) assistance to help low-income Wisconsin households buy groceries.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to USDA Thrifty Food Plan allotments (e.g., $291/month for a single adult in 2025) Deadline: Year-round application; six-month or 12-month renewals Location: United States - Wisconsin

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Provides heating and electric bill assistance, crisis aid, and furnace services for income-qualified Wisconsin households.

Type: Benefit Amount: $200–$1,500 per heating season; crisis and furnace grants may add $1,200+ Deadline: Heating assistance available October 1–May 15; crisis assistance year-round Location: Wisconsin