Information from the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

Statewide Programs and Assistance

Listing of organizations and government agencies that offer financial services, programsassistance, and education to Washington residents.

Banking

  • Bank On Washington
    Partnering banks and credit unions work together state wide to bring low cost checking and savings accounts to Washington community members

Credit Counseling

  • Apprisen
    Apprisen offers credit counseling to help consumers get back on track financially. You can set up an appointment for an over the phone or online counseling session.
  • American Financial Solutions
    AFS is a non-profit financial education, debt consolidation and credit counseling agency. You can contact them by phone or online to start your counseling.

Financial Education

  • Washington State Department of Financial Institutions
    DFI has a financial education clearinghouse with resources to many different financial topics and a calendar of financial education events around WA State. You can also file a complaint against your financial service provider from the website and verify a financial service provider’s license.
  • Washington State Treasurer
    The site provides financial education websites for all ages.

General Assistance


Housing


Paying for College

  • Washington Student Achievement Council 
    In addition to providing strategic planning, oversight and advocacy to support student success and higher level education attainment, the Council administers the Guaranteed Education Tuition Program, Washington’s 529 Prepaid College Tuition Plan and oversees DreamAhead College Investment Plan, Washington’s 529 College Investment Plan.