Listing of organizations and government agencies that offer financial services, programs, assistance, 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
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
DSHS has resources for cash assistance and housing programs - 211
211 is a phone number for people to call for health and human service information and referrals and other assistance to meet their needs.
- Office of Family Assistance
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) contacts - Washington Connection
Look to see what government benefits you may qualify for
Housing
- Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Resources for anyone in the housing market - Housing and Urban Development
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development offers programs and assistance to those having trouble or looking for housing - HomeSage
HomeSage partners offer first-time homebuyers unbiased personal plans, financial fitness coaching, and homebuyer education
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.