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WA Rev Code § 28B.92.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.120 - Office to determine how funds disbursed.

RCW 28B.92.120 Office to determine how funds disbursed.Funds appropriated for student financial assistance to be granted pursuant to this chapter shall be disbursed as determined by the office.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 164; 2004 c 275 § 41; 1969 ex.s. c 222 § 17. Formerly RCW 28B.10.818, 28.76.510.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.130 - Grants, gifts, bequests, and devises of property.

RCW 28B.92.130 Grants, gifts, bequests, and devises of property.The office shall be authorized to accept grants, gifts, bequests, and devises of real and personal property from any source for the purpose of granting financial aid in addition to that funded by the state.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 165; 2004 c 275 § 42; 1969 ex.s. c 222 § 18. Formerly RCW 28B.10.820, 28.76.520.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.140 - State educational trust fund—Deposits—Expenditures.

RCW 28B.92.140 State educational trust fund—Deposits—Expenditures.The state educational trust fund is hereby established in the state treasury. The primary purpose of the trust is to pledge statewide available college student assistance to needy or disadvantaged students, especially middle and high school youth, considered at-risk of dropping out of secondary education who participate in approved early awareness and outreach programs and who enter any accredited Washington institution of postsecondary education within two years of high school graduation.The office shall deposit refunds and recoveries of student financial aid funds expended in prior fiscal periods in such account. The office may also deposit moneys that have been contributed from other state, federal, or private sources.Expenditures from the fund shall be for financial aid to needy or disadvantaged students. The office may annually expend such sums from the fund as may be necessary to fulfill the purposes of this section, including not more than three percent for the costs to administer aid programs supported by the fund. All earnings of investments of balances in the state educational trust fund shall be credited to the trust fund. Expenditures from the fund shall not be subject to appropriation but are subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 166; 1997 c 269 § 1; 1996 c 107 § 1; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 12; 1985 c 57 § 10; 1981 c 55 § 1. Formerly RCW 28B.10.821.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.150 - Rules.

RCW 28B.92.150 Rules.The office shall adopt rules as may be necessary or appropriate for effecting the provisions of this chapter, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 167; 2004 c 275 § 43; 1999 c 345 § 7; 1973 c 62 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 222 § 19. Formerly RCW 28B.10.822, 28.76.530.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.Savings—Severability—1973 c 62: See notes following RCW 28B.10.510.
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.205 - Washington college grant program—Financial need.

RCW 28B.92.205 Washington college grant program—Financial need.In addition to other eligibility requirements outlined in this chapter, students who demonstrate financial need are eligible to receive the Washington college grant. Financial need is as follows:(1) Until academic year 2020-21, students with family incomes between zero and fifty percent of the state median family income, adjusted for family size, shall receive the maximum Washington college grant as defined in RCW 28B.92.030. Grants for students with incomes between fifty-one and seventy percent of the state median family income, adjusted for family size, shall be prorated at the following percentages of the maximum Washington college grant amount:(a) Seventy percent for students with family incomes between fifty-one and fifty-five percent of the state median family income;(b) Sixty-five percent for students with family incomes between fifty-six and sixty percent of the state median family income;(c) Sixty percent for students with family incomes between sixty-one and sixty-five percent of the state median family income; and(d) Fifty percent for students with family incomes between sixty-six and seventy percent of the state median family income.(2) Beginning with academic year 2020-21, students with family incomes between zero and fifty-five percent of the state median family income, adjusted for family size, shall receive the maximum Washington college grant as defined in RCW 28B.92.030. Grants for students with incomes between fifty-six and one hundred percent of the state median family income, adjusted for family size, shall be prorated at the following percentages of the maximum Washington college grant amount:(a) Seventy percent for students with family incomes between fifty-six and sixty percent of the state median family income;(b) Sixty percent for students with family incomes between sixty-one and sixty-five percent of the state median family income;(c) Fifty percent for students with family incomes between sixty-six and seventy percent of the state median family income;(d) Twenty-four and one-half percent for students with family incomes between seventy-one and seventy-five percent of the state median family income; and(e) Ten percent for students with family incomes between seventy-six and one hundred percent of the state median family income.[ 2019 c 406 § 20.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 43.79.195.Findings—Short title—2019 c 406: See notes following RCW 28B.92.200.Findings—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 28B.94.020.Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 28C.30.050.Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 43.216.135.
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.210 - Washington college grant program—Caseload forecast.

RCW 28B.92.210 Washington college grant program—Caseload forecast.The caseload forecast council shall estimate the anticipated caseload of the Washington college grant program and submit the caseload forecast as specified in RCW 43.88C.020.[ 2019 c 406 § 23.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 43.79.195.Findings—Short title—2019 c 406: See notes following RCW 28B.92.200.Findings—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 28B.94.020.Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 28C.30.050.Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 43.216.135.
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.220 - Postsecondary institution student-level data—Education data center.

RCW 28B.92.220 Postsecondary institution student-level data—Education data center.(1) In order to be eligible for state student financial aid programs, postsecondary institutions shall submit student-level data to the education data center established in RCW 43.41.400 in accordance with RCW 28B.77.090 for the purposes of legislatively authorized research and evaluation of state postsecondary student aid programs.(2) The education data center shall determine the appropriate student-level data each postsecondary institution shall report in order to meet the state goals for research and evaluation under subsection (1) of this section.(3) The education data center shall enter data-sharing agreements to facilitate the transfer of required data.(4) Religious postsecondary institutions that maintain a religious exemption under RCW 28B.85.040 may request an exemption from the council from submitting student-level data to the education data center.(5) Postsecondary institutions, except for those exempt under subsection (4) of this section, that do not submit student-level data to the education data center may be found ineligible for the state's federally required eligible training provider list and may lose eligibility to participate in the Washington college grant program, established in this chapter. The council's office of student financial assistance shall determine penalties for postsecondary institutions in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.(6) Nothing in this section allows the sharing of confidential information that is prohibited by state or federal law.(7) For the purposes of this section, "postsecondary institution" means an institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, a degree-granting institution as defined in RCW 28B.85.010, a private vocational school as defined in RCW 28C.10.020, and a school as defined in RCW 18.16.020.[ 2019 c 406 § 22.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 43.79.195.Findings—Short title—2019 c 406: See notes following RCW 28B.92.200.Findings—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 28B.94.020.Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 28C.30.050.Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 43.216.135.
WA Rev Code § 28B.94.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.94 - Washington Student Loan Refinancing Program.|28B.94.010 - Definitions.

RCW 28B.94.010 Definitions. (Expires July 1, 2029.)The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Council" means the Washington student achievement council.(2) "Financial institution" has the same meaning as in RCW 7.88.010.(3) "Interest rate buy down incentive" means the use of state funds to enable qualified borrowers to receive below market rate interest rates for the purposes of this chapter.(4) "Loan loss reserve coverage" means partial risk coverage to financial institutions to cover losses on qualified loans according to the terms set forth in the contract between the agency and the financial institution for the purposes of this chapter.(5) "Program" means the Washington student loan refinancing program.(6) "Qualified borrower" means an individual meeting all of the following requirements:(a) Resident of the state of Washington;(b) Is enrolled in, or has completed, a certificate, associate's, bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree program; and(c) Other criteria as deemed appropriate by the council.(7) "Qualified loan" means a loan or a portion of a loan made by a financial institution to a qualified borrower to refinance an existing student loan under the program. Only a federal direct PLUS loan or a private student loan determined by the financial institution to be an educational loan that is nondischargeable in bankruptcy as set forth in 11 U.S.C. Sec. 523 as it existed on January 14, 2019, shall be a qualified loan eligible for refinancing. A qualified loan made under the program shall:(a) Carry a contractual interest rate at least one-quarter of one percentage point lower than the loan being refinanced, and may be made with the interest rates, fees, and other terms and conditions agreed upon by the financial institution and the qualified borrower; and(b) Specify that a qualified borrower's obligation under a qualified loan must be discharged if the qualified borrower dies, based on the following:(i) An original or certified copy of the qualified borrower's death certificate;(ii) An accurate and complete photocopy of the original or certified copy of the qualified borrower's death certificate;(iii) An accurate and complete original or certified copy of the qualified borrower's death certificate that is scanned and submitted electronically or sent by facsimile transmission; or(iv) Verification of the qualified borrower's death through an authoritative federal or state electronic database approved for use by the council.(8) This section expires July 1, 2029.[ 2019 c 406 § 50.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 43.79.195.Findings—Short title—2019 c 406: See notes following RCW 28B.92.200.Findings—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 28B.94.020.Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 28C.30.050.Findings—Intent—2019 c 406: See note following RCW 43.216.135.
WA Rev Code § 28B.95.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.95 - Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program and Washington College Savings Program.|28B.95.010 - Washington advanced college tuition payment program—Washington college savings program—Established.

RCW 28B.95.010 Washington advanced college tuition payment program—Washington college savings program—Established.(1) The Washington advanced college tuition payment program is established to help make higher education affordable and accessible to all citizens of the state of Washington by offering a savings incentive that will protect purchasers and beneficiaries against rising tuition costs.(2) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Washington college savings program is established to provide an additional financial option for individuals, organizations, and families to save for college.(3) These programs are designed to encourage savings and enhance the ability of Washington citizens to obtain financial access to institutions of higher education. In addition, the programs encourage elementary and secondary school students to do well in school as a means of preparing for and aspiring to higher education attendance. These programs are intended to promote a well-educated and financially secure population to the ultimate benefit of all citizens of the state of Washington.[ 2016 c 69 § 1; 1997 c 289 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.95.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.95 - Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program and Washington College Savings Program.|28B.95.025 - Offices and personnel.

RCW 28B.95.025 Offices and personnel.The office shall maintain appropriate offices and employ and fix compensation of such personnel as may be necessary to perform the advanced college tuition payment program and the Washington college savings program duties. The office shall consult with the governing body on the selection, compensation, and other issues relating to the employment of the program director. The positions are exempt from classified service under chapter 41.06 RCW. The employees shall be employees of the office.[ 2016 c 69 § 3; 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 169; 2000 c 14 § 2; 1998 c 69 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.Effective date—1998 c 69: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 20, 1998]." [ 1998 c 69 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.95.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.95 - Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program and Washington College Savings Program.|28B.95.035 - Committee members—Liability.

RCW 28B.95.035 Committee members—Liability.No member of the committee is liable for the negligence, default, or failure of any other person or members of the committee to perform the duties of office and no member may be considered or held to be an insurer of the funds or assets of any of the advanced college tuition payment program or any of the Washington college savings program.[ 2016 c 69 § 7; 1998 c 69 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 69: See note following RCW 28B.95.025.
WA Rev Code § 28B.95.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.95 - Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program and Washington College Savings Program.|28B.95.040 - Purchase of tuition units or establishment of savings plans by organizations—Rules—Scholarship fund.

RCW 28B.95.040 Purchase of tuition units or establishment of savings plans by organizations—Rules—Scholarship fund.The governing body may, at its discretion, allow an organization to purchase tuition units or establish savings plans for future use as scholarships. Such organizations electing to purchase tuition units or establish Washington college savings program accounts for this purpose must enter into a contract with the governing body which, at a minimum, ensures that the scholarship shall be freely given by the purchaser to a scholarship recipient. For such purchases, the purchaser need not name a beneficiary until four months before the date when the tuition units are first expected to be used.The governing body shall formulate and adopt such rules as are necessary to determine which organizations may qualify to purchase tuition units or establish Washington college savings program accounts for scholarships under this section. The governing body also may consider additional rules for the use of tuition units or Washington college savings program accounts if purchased as scholarships.The governing body may establish a scholarship fund with moneys from the Washington advanced college tuition payment program account. A scholarship fund established under this authority shall be administered by the office and shall be provided to students who demonstrate financial need. Financial need is not a criterion that any other organization need consider when using tuition units as scholarships. The office also may establish its own corporate-sponsored scholarship fund under this chapter.[ 2016 c 69 § 8; 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 171; 1997 c 289 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
WA Rev Code § 28B.95.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.95 - Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program and Washington College Savings Program.|28B.95.045 - Rollover or investment change of 529 accounts to state-sponsored plans or eligible 529 plans—Report.

RCW 28B.95.045 Rollover or investment change of 529 accounts to state-sponsored plans or eligible 529 plans—Report.(1) The committee shall create an expedited process by which owners can complete a direct rollover or investment change of a 529 account from a:(a) State-sponsored prepaid tuition plan to a state-sponsored college savings plan;(b) State-sponsored college savings plan to a state-sponsored prepaid tuition plan; or(c) State-sponsored prepaid tuition plan or a state-sponsored college savings plan to an out-of-state eligible 529 plan.(2) The committee shall report annually to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature on (a) the number of accounts that have been rolled into the Washington college savings program from out of state and (b) the number of accounts rolled out of the Washington college savings program to 529 plans into other states.[ 2018 c 188 § 3; 2016 c 69 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 188: See note following RCW 28B.95.030.
WA Rev Code § 28B.95.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.95 - Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program and Washington College Savings Program.|28B.95.050 - Contractual obligation—Legally binding—Use of state appropriations.

RCW 28B.95.050 Contractual obligation—Legally binding—Use of state appropriations.The Washington advanced college tuition payment program is an essential state governmental function. Contracts with eligible participants shall be contractual obligations legally binding on the state as set forth in this chapter. If, and only if, the moneys in the account are projected to be insufficient to cover the state's contracted expenses for a given biennium, then the legislature shall appropriate to the account the amount necessary to cover such expenses.The tuition and fees charged by an eligible institution of higher education to an eligible beneficiary for a current enrollment shall be paid by the account to the extent the beneficiary has remaining unused tuition units for the appropriate school.[ 2000 c 14 § 4; 1997 c 289 § 5.]