Student Resources

From shopping at Pike Place Market to enjoying the underground music scene, there are lots of fun things to do in Seattle. But Seattle residents work hard to earn their playtime.

As a student in Seattle, get to know the best of the city, including everything from Seattle's top cheap eats to the best coffee bars.

Use the resources below to review your financial aid options, find internship ideas, and learn more about education in the Emerald City.

Introduction to Seattle

Introduction to Seattle: Education & Employment
Seattle's industrial diversity and innovative spirit make the city a wellspring of fresh ideas, and create an environment primed for students and career movers, shakers, and changers.

Financial Aid in New York

Financial Aid in Seattle
Need cash for college? We have valuable tips on how you can secure financial aid for your future!

Federal Financial Aid

Federal Financial Aid
Don't know a Perkins from a PLUS? Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org and Fastweb.com, explains your federal loan options.

Win scholarships in Seattle

Scholarships in Seattle
A scholarship is financial aid that, unlike a loan, never has to be repaid. And schools aren't the only places that award them! Get a sample of the millions of dollars worth of private scholarships open to students in Seattle.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

All About the FAFSA
Looking for assistance with the FAFSA application for federal student financial aid? Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org and Fastweb.com, provides valuable application tips.

Find an internship to start your career in Seattle

Internships in Seattle
Working at a Seattle coffee bar isn't the only hands-on experience you can find in King County.

Seattle Top Eats

On the Cheap: Seattle's Top Eats
Our staff's definitive guide to Seattle's "Top Cheap Eats".

Seattles Top Coffee Bars

Seattle's Best Coffee Bars
Discover your best bets to stay awake during class.