There are a variety of resources available to students to help meet the costs of college attendance. Early planning and thorough research is helpful in securing funds within the timeframe the student is seeking to attend. Advisors can refer students to programs to find out if they are eligible and learn how to apply. A few resources include: Financial Aid, generally for residents of Washington who have completed high school or their GED, Running Start for high school juniors and seniors, Workforce Education Services for professional-technical career training programs, and the Highline College Foundation for scholarships and grants. Advisors can also make students aware of the importance of building skills in Financial Literacy. Finally, advisors help students learn how to pay including options for making payments in installments (STEPP.)