Concerning Washington college grant award amounts.

SB 5205 sets specific maximum grant amounts for Washington state college students attending different types of institutions. It establishes fixed dollar amounts (e.g., $9,739 for four-year private nonprofits, $3,694 for two-year private nonprofits) that increase annually based on Washington's wage growth rate starting in 2025-26. To receive these amounts, institutions must sign an affidavit and avoid certain legal settlements; otherwise, students get fixed 2024-25 rates. The bill directly affects students at public, private nonprofit, private for-profit, and approved apprenticeship programs in Washington.