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WA Rev Code § 28B.85.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.170 - Injunctive relief—Council may seek.

RCW 28B.85.170 Injunctive relief—Council may seek.The council may seek injunctive relief, after giving notice to the affected party, in a court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter. The council need not allege or prove that the council has no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided in this section is in addition to any other legal remedy which the council has and is in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law. The existence of council action with respect to alleged violations of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter does not operate as a bar to an action for injunctive relief under this section.[ 2012 c 229 § 553; 1986 c 136 § 17.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.175 - Degree-granting institution requirements—Consumer protection act violations.

RCW 28B.85.175 Degree-granting institution requirements—Consumer protection act violations.(1) A degree-granting institution authorized to operate under this chapter must:(a) Present data about its completion rates, employment rates, loan or indebtedness metrics, or its graduates' median hourly and annual earnings, the posted data consistent with the data posted on the workforce training and education coordinating board's career bridge website or the data posted by the United States department of education, if the board or the department of education has posted such data;(b) Not engage in any practice regarding the sale of, or inducing of students to obtain, specific consumer student loan products to fund education that financially benefits any person or entity that has an ownership interest in the institution, unless the institution can demonstrate to the council that the student has exhausted all federal aid options and has been denied noninstitutional private commercial loan products. The prohibition in this subsection (1)(b) applies to any degree-granting institution authorized to operate under this chapter, and any agent of the institution, that has at least one hundred fifty students or more enrolled in the state in any given year or that has been operating in the state for less than two consecutive years. A financial benefit for purposes of this subsection (1)(b) does not include merely having an interest in students with loans enrolling in the institution or assisting students with financial aid matters. For purposes of this subsection (1)(b), "agent" means any employee, officer, or contractor working on behalf of the institution; and(c) Disclose to the council regarding any pending investigations by an oversight entity, including the nature of that investigation, within thirty days of the degree-granting institution's first knowledge of the investigation. For the purposes of this subsection, "investigation" means any inquiry into possible violations of any applicable laws or accreditation standards. For the purposes of this subsection, "oversight entity" means all of the following:(i) Any federal or state entity that provides financial aid to students of the institution or approves the institution for participation in a financial aid program;(ii) Any state or federal attorney general's office or department of justice;(iii) Any regulator that approves the operation of the private vocational school;(iv) The federal consumer financial protection bureau or the federal securities and exchange commission; and(v) Any accrediting agency.(2) A violation of any provision of this section is also a violation of RCW 19.86.020 of the consumer protection act. The penalties authorized pursuant to subsection (1) of this section do not preclude remedies available under the provisions of the consumer protection act.[ 2018 c 203 § 5.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2018 c 203: See note following RCW 28B.85.095.
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.180 - Violation of chapter unfair or deceptive practice under RCW 19.86.020.

RCW 28B.85.180 Violation of chapter unfair or deceptive practice under RCW 19.86.020.A violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter affects the public interest and is an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of RCW 19.86.020 of the consumer protection act. The remedies and sanctions provided by this section shall not preclude application of other remedies and sanctions.[ 1986 c 136 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.190 - Remedies and penalties in chapter nonexclusive and cumulative.

RCW 28B.85.190 Remedies and penalties in chapter nonexclusive and cumulative.The remedies and penalties provided for in this chapter are nonexclusive and cumulative and do not affect any other actions or proceedings.[ 1986 c 136 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.220 - False academic credentials—Unlawful acts—Violation of consumer protection act—Venue.

RCW 28B.85.220 False academic credentials—Unlawful acts—Violation of consumer protection act—Venue.(1) It is unlawful for a person to:(a) Grant or award a false academic credential or offer to grant or award a false academic credential in violation of this section;(b) Represent that a credit earned or granted by the person, in violation of this section, can be applied toward a credential offered by another person; or(c) Solicit another person to seek a credential or to earn a credit that is offered in violation of this section.(2) The definitions in RCW 9A.60.070 apply to this section.(3) A violation of this section constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce under chapter 19.86 RCW.(4) In addition to any other venue authorized by law, venue for the prosecution of an offense under this section is in the county in which an element of the offense occurs.[ 2006 c 234 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.240 - Student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund—State treasurer.

RCW 28B.85.240 Student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund—State treasurer.The student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from fees imposed on schools licensed under this chapter and RCW 28B.85.230 must be deposited into the fund. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for the purposes in RCW 28B.85.230. Only the council may authorize expenditures from the fund. The fund is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.[ 2018 c 203 § 12.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2018 c 203: See note following RCW 28B.85.095.
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.902 - Effective date—1986 c 136.

RCW 28B.85.902 Effective date—1986 c 136.This act shall take effect July 1, 1986.[ 1986 c 136 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.905 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.905 - Validity of registration under prior laws.

RCW 28B.85.905 Validity of registration under prior laws.A degree-granting institution registered under chapter 188, Laws of 1979, as amended, as of June 30, 1986, is not required to apply for authorization under chapter 28B.85 RCW until the expiration date of such registration.[ 1986 c 136 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.906 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.906 - Application of chapter to foreign degree-granting institution branch campuses.

RCW 28B.85.906 Application of chapter to foreign degree-granting institution branch campuses.This chapter shall not apply to any approved branch campus of a foreign degree-granting institution in compliance with chapter 28B.90 RCW.[ 1993 c 181 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.90.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.90 - Foreign Degree-Granting Branch Campuses.|28B.90.005 - Findings.

RCW 28B.90.005 Findings.The legislature finds that it has previously declared in *RCW 28B.107.005 that it is important to the economic future of the state to promote international awareness and understanding, and in RCW 1.20.100, that the state's economy and economic well-being depends heavily on foreign trade and international exchange.The legislature finds that it is appropriate that such policies should be implemented by encouraging universities and colleges domiciled in foreign countries to establish branch campuses in Washington and that it is also important to those foreign colleges and universities that their status as authorized foreign degree-granting institutions be recognized by this state to facilitate the establishment and operation of such branch campuses.In the furtherance of such policy, the legislature adopts the foreign degree-granting institution approved branch campus act.[ 1995 c 335 § 404; 1993 c 181 § 1.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 28B.107.005 expired June 30, 1996, pursuant to 1990 c 243 § 8.Part headings, table of contents not law—1995 c 335: See note following RCW 28A.150.360.
WA Rev Code § 28B.90.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.90 - Foreign Degree-Granting Branch Campuses.|28B.90.010 - Definitions.

RCW 28B.90.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Approved branch campus" means a foreign degree-granting institution's branch campus that has been approved by the student achievement council to operate in the state.(2) "Branch campus" means an educational facility located in the state that:(a) Is either owned and operated directly by a foreign degree-granting institution or indirectly through a Washington profit or nonprofit corporation in which the foreign degree-granting institution is the sole or controlling shareholder or member; and(b) Provides courses solely and exclusively to students enrolled in a degree-granting program offered by the foreign degree-granting institution who:(i) Have received academic credit for courses of study completed at the foreign degree-granting institution in its country of domicile;(ii) Will receive academic credit towards their degree from the foreign degree-granting institution for the courses of study completed at the educational facility in the state; and(iii) Will return to the foreign degree-granting institution in its country of domicile for completion of their degree-granting program or receipt of their degree.(3) "Council" means the student achievement council.(4) "Degree" means any designation, appellation, certificate, letters or words including, but not limited to, "associate," "bachelor," "masters," "doctorate," or "fellow" that signifies, or purports to signify, satisfactory and successful completion of requirements of a postsecondary academic program of study.(5) "Foreign degree-granting institution" means a public or private college or university, either profit or nonprofit:(a) That is domiciled in a foreign country;(b) That offers in its country of domicile credentials, instruction, or services prerequisite to the obtaining of an academic or professional degree granted by such college or university; and(c) That is authorized under the laws or regulations of its country of domicile to operate a degree-granting institution in that country.[ 2012 c 229 § 554; 1993 c 181 § 2.]NOTES:Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
WA Rev Code § 28B.90.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.90 - Foreign Degree-Granting Branch Campuses.|28B.90.020 - Approval of foreign degree-granting institution as branch campus.

RCW 28B.90.020 Approval of foreign degree-granting institution as branch campus.A foreign degree-granting institution that submits evidence satisfactory to the council of its authorized status in its country of domicile and its intent to establish an educational facility in the state is entitled to operate a branch campus as defined in RCW 28B.90.010. Upon receipt of the satisfactory evidence, the council may certify that the branch campus of the foreign degree-granting institution is approved to operate in the state under this chapter, for as long as the foreign degree-granting institution retains its authorized status in its country of domicile.[ 2012 c 229 § 555; 1999 c 85 § 1; 1993 c 181 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
WA Rev Code § 28B.90.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.90 - Foreign Degree-Granting Branch Campuses.|28B.90.030 - Branch campuses exempt under chapter 28B.85 RCW.

RCW 28B.90.030 Branch campuses exempt under chapter 28B.85 RCW.A branch campus of a foreign degree-granting institution previously found by the council to be exempt from chapter 28B.85 RCW may continue to operate in the state. However, within one year of July 25, 1993, the institution shall provide evidence of authorization as required under RCW 28B.90.020. Upon receipt of the satisfactory evidence, the council shall certify that the branch campus of the foreign degree-granting institution is approved to operate in the state under this chapter.[ 2012 c 229 § 556; 1993 c 181 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.005 - Financial aid application due dates and information—Notification.

RCW 28B.92.005 Financial aid application due dates and information—Notification.Community and technical colleges shall provide financial aid application due dates and information on whether or not financial aid will be awarded on a rolling basis to their admitted students at the time of acceptance. State universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College shall provide financial aid application due dates and distribution policies on their websites, including whether financial aid is awarded on a rolling basis, for prospective and admitted students.[ 2015 c 212 § 1; 2014 c 53 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—2014 c 53: "The legislature recognizes that in recent years not all students eligible for the state need grant program have received an award due to limited funds and unfamiliarity with disbursement policies. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to ensure that institutions of higher education clearly disseminate their financial aid policies to admitted and prospective students." [ 2014 c 53 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.040 - Guidelines in performance of office duties.

RCW 28B.92.040 Guidelines in performance of office duties.The office shall be cognizant of the following guidelines in the performance of its duties:(1) The office shall be research oriented, not only at its inception but continually through its existence.(2) The office shall coordinate all existing programs of financial aid except those specifically dedicated to a particular institution by the donor.(3) The office shall take the initiative and responsibility for coordinating all federal student financial aid programs to ensure that the state recognizes the maximum potential effect of these programs, and shall design state programs that complement existing federal, state, and institutional programs.(4) Counseling is a paramount function of the Washington college grant program and other state student financial aid programs, and in most cases could only be properly implemented at the institutional levels; therefore, state student financial aid programs shall be concerned with the attainment of those goals which, in the judgment of the office, are the reasons for the existence of a student financial aid program, and not solely with administration of the program on an individual basis.(5) The "package" approach of combining loans, grants and employment for student financial aid shall be the conceptual element of the state's involvement.(6) The office shall ensure that allocations of state appropriations for financial aid are made to individuals and institutions in a timely manner and shall closely monitor expenditures to avoid under or overexpenditure of appropriated funds.[ 2019 c 406 § 27; 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 160; 2004 c 275 § 36; 1999 c 345 § 3; 1995 c 269 § 801; 1969 ex.s. c 222 § 10. Formerly RCW 28B.10.804, 28.76.450.]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.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.Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.065 - Washington college grant program appropriations reduction.

RCW 28B.92.065 Washington college grant program appropriations reduction.Beginning with the 2015-2017 omnibus appropriations act and each biennium thereafter, reductions in tuition levels resulting from section 3, chapter 36, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. will allow the legislature to reduce Washington college grant program appropriations by an equal amount from the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium amounts. The legislature does not intend to reduce award levels for private colleges and universities below the 2014-15 academic year levels.[ 2019 c 406 § 28; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 36 § 4.]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.Short title—2015 3rd sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 28B.15.031.
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.070 - Persian Gulf veterans—Limited application of RCW 28B.92.060.

RCW 28B.92.070 Persian Gulf veterans—Limited application of RCW 28B.92.060.Under rules adopted by the council, the provisions of *RCW 28B.92.060(3) shall not apply to eligible students, as defined in RCW 28B.10.017, and eligible students shall not be required to repay the unused portions of grants received under the state student financial aid program.[ 2012 c 229 § 559; 2004 c 275 § 38; 1991 c 164 § 3. Formerly RCW 28B.10.8081.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 28B.92.060 was repealed by 2019 c 406 § 79 without cognizance of its amendment by 2019 c 298 § 4. For rule of construction concerning sections amended and repealed in the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.085 - Part-time students—Review of financial aid policies and procedures.

RCW 28B.92.085 Part-time students—Review of financial aid policies and procedures.Institutions of higher education are encouraged to review their policies and procedures regarding financial aid for students taking a less-than-half-time course load, and to implement policies and procedures providing students taking a less-than-half-time course load with the same access to institutional aid, including tuition waivers, as provided to students enrolled half time or more.[ 2007 c 404 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.086 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.086 - Dual credit programs—Review of financial aid policies and programs.

RCW 28B.92.086 Dual credit programs—Review of financial aid policies and programs.Institutions of higher education are encouraged to review their policies and procedures regarding financial aid for students enrolled in dual credit programs as defined in RCW 28B.15.821. Institutions of higher education are further encouraged to implement policies and procedures providing students enrolled in dual credit programs with the same access to institutional aid, including all educational expenses, as provided to resident undergraduate students.[ 2009 c 215 § 10.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2009 c 215: See notes following RCW 28B.92.030.
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.090 - Aid granted without regard to applicant's race, creed, color, religion, sex, or ancestry.

RCW 28B.92.090 Aid granted without regard to applicant's race, creed, color, religion, sex, or ancestry.All student financial aid shall be granted by the commission without regard to the applicant's race, creed, color, religion, sex, or ancestry.[ 1969 ex.s. c 222 § 14. Formerly RCW 28B.10.812, 28.76.480.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.100 - Theology student denied aid.

RCW 28B.92.100 Theology student denied aid.No aid shall be awarded to any student who is pursuing a degree in theology.[ 1969 ex.s. c 222 § 15. Formerly RCW 28B.10.814, 28.76.490.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.92.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.92 - State Student Financial Aid Programs.|28B.92.110 - Application of award.

RCW 28B.92.110 Application of award.A state financial aid recipient under this chapter shall apply the award toward the cost of tuition, room, board, books, and fees at the institution of higher education attended. An opportunity internship graduate who enters an apprenticeship program may use the award for the costs of related and supplemental instruction provided through an institution of higher education, tools, and other costs associated with the apprenticeship program.[ 2009 c 238 § 10; 2004 c 275 § 40; 1969 ex.s. c 222 § 16. Formerly RCW 28B.10.816, 28.76.500.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2009 c 238: See note following RCW 28C.18.160.Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.