2023 Quick Facts
Dates: June 11 – 17, 2023
Location: Central Washington University, Ellensburg
Basic Qualifications:
- Current high school junior or senior girl
- Resident of Washington state
Other Benefits:
- Scholarships available
- Opportunity to attend ALA Girls Nation
- College credits available (click here for more info; girls who attend will also be given additional information during the week)
Application Deadline: May 20, 2023
Registration Deadline: May 26, 2023
Cost: $600 per student
ALA Evergreen Girls State is committed to allowing every interested young woman to attend, regardless of financial situation. We have multiple financing options to choose from:
- Independent Enrollment: Applicants pay the full $600 cost to attend. They will participate in a short phone call to verify eligibility.
- Sponsored Enrollment (*Default*): Applicants will be interviewed and sponsored by a local American Legion Auxiliary Unit. Sponsoring Units will pay $400 of the tuition cost. Applicants may be requested to attend a Unit meeting the following Fall to share information about their experience at ALA Evergreen Girls State with their sponsor. We will assist with locating a Unit to be your sponsor.
- Full Financial Aid: Applicants will be interviewed and sponsored by a local American Legion Auxiliary Unit. Sponsoring Units will pay the full cost to attend ($600). Applicants may be requested to attend a Unit meeting the following Fall to share information about their experience at ALA Evergreen Girls State with their sponsor. We will assist with locating a Unit to be your sponsor.
The tuition cost covers 6 nights of room and board plus all meals and a week full of educational programming (and fun!).