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WA Rev Code § 28B.77.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.77 - Student Achievement Council.|28B.77.215 - Statewide transfer of credit policy and agreement—Requirements.

RCW 28B.77.215 Statewide transfer of credit policy and agreement—Requirements.The statewide transfer of credit policy and agreement must be designed to facilitate the transfer of students and the evaluation of transcripts, to better serve persons seeking information about courses and programs, to aid in academic planning, and to improve the review and evaluation of academic programs in the state institutions of higher education. The statewide transfer of credit policy and agreement must not require or encourage the standardization of course content or prescribe course content or the credit value assigned by any institution to the course. Policies adopted by public four-year institutions of higher education concerning the transfer of lower division credit must treat students transferring from public community colleges the same as students transferring from public four-year institutions of higher education.[ 2012 c 229 § 114. Prior: 2004 c 55 § 5; 1983 c 304 § 2. Formerly RCW 28B.76.2401, 28B.80.290.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.77.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.77 - Student Achievement Council.|28B.77.230 - Academic credit for prior learning—Goals—Work group—Reports.

RCW 28B.77.230 Academic credit for prior learning—Goals—Work group—Reports.(1) The council, the state board for community and technical colleges, the council of presidents, the four-year institutions of higher education, the private independent higher education institutions, and the private career schools shall collaborate to carry out the following goals:(a) Increase the number of students who receive academic credit for prior learning and the number of students who receive credit for prior learning that counts towards their major or towards earning their degree, certificate, or credential, while ensuring that credit is awarded only for high quality, course-level competencies;(b) Increase the number and type of academic credits accepted for prior learning in institutions of higher education, while ensuring that credit is awarded only for high quality, course-level competencies;(c) Develop transparent policies and practices in awarding academic credit for prior learning;(d) Improve prior learning assessment practices across the institutions of higher education;(e) Create tools to develop faculty and staff knowledge and expertise in awarding credit for prior learning and to share exemplary policies and practices among institutions of higher education;(f) Develop articulation agreements when patterns of credit for prior learning are identified for particular programs and pathways; and(g) Develop outcome measures to track progress on the goals outlined in this section.(2) The council shall convene the academic credit for prior learning work group.(a) The work group must include the following members:(i) One representative from the council;(ii) One representative from the state board for community and technical colleges;(iii) One representative from the council of presidents;(iv) Two representatives each from faculty from two and four-year institutions of higher education;(v) Two representatives from private career schools;(vi) Two representatives from business; and(vii) Two representatives from labor.(b) The purpose of the work group is to coordinate and implement the goals in subsection (1) of this section.(3) The council shall report progress on the goals and outcome measures annually by December 31st.(4) For the purposes of this section, "prior learning" means the knowledge and skills gained through work and life experience; through military training and experience; and through formal and informal education and training from in-state and out-of-state institutions including foreign institutions.[ 2012 c 229 § 116; 2011 1st sp.s. c 10 § 28. Formerly RCW 28B.76.325.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Short title—2011 1st sp.s. c 10: See notes following RCW 28B.15.031.
WA Rev Code § 28B.77.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.77 - Student Achievement Council.|28B.77.270 - Postsecondary institution contracts with third parties to disburse financial aid.

RCW 28B.77.270 Postsecondary institution contracts with third parties to disburse financial aid.(1) The council's rules or other requirements for institutions to participate in state financial aid programs shall assure that contracts between postsecondary institutions participating in state financial aid programs, as defined in RCW 28B.10.287, and financial institutions or third-party servicers for the disbursement of student financial aid:(a) Ensure that all state aid to students is available for the student's educational purposes with one hundred percent of the student's state financial aid available to the student without incurring any fees;(b) Are in the "best financial interest of the students";(c) Provide that the student's ability to access his or her disbursement is geographically convenient and practical for the student;(d) Provide that the student is given a choice regarding the method by which the student receives his or her financial aid disbursement, for example, whether disbursed by direct deposit, check, or debit card, in accordance with federal regulations;(e) Provide that the postsecondary institution has an effective process for reviewing complaints filed by students regarding student state financial aid disbursements, with appropriate notice to students; and(f) Require that the postsecondary institution does not have a revenue-sharing agreement with the third-party servicer or financial institution.(2) The council must compile a list of all postsecondary institutions that use third-party servicers or financial institutions for student financial aid disbursements and make the list available on the council's website.[ 2018 c 13 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2018 c 13: See note following RCW 28B.10.287.
WA Rev Code § 28B.77.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.77 - Student Achievement Council.|28B.77.280 - Statewide financial aid calculator tool.

RCW 28B.77.280 Statewide financial aid calculator tool.(1) The council shall adopt a centralized online statewide calculator tool for the purposes of estimating federal Pell grant and Washington college grant awards for all public four-year institutions of higher education in Washington state.(2) The tool must provide an estimate of state and federal aid based on student and family financial circumstances.(3) The calculator tool must be published on a website managed by the council.(4) The financial aid calculator must be for estimation purposes only and is not a guarantee of state aid. Neither this section nor the estimates provided by the financial aid calculator constitute an entitlement on the part of the state, and no institution, agency, or their agents or employees may be held liable for any estimates created through its usage.(5) The financial aid calculator must be designed for anonymous use and may not be used to collect or share any data.[ 2020 c 307 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2020 c 307: See notes following RCW 28B.77.290.
WA Rev Code § 28B.77.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.77 - Student Achievement Council.|28B.77.290 - Financial aid package award letters—Consistent terminology.

RCW 28B.77.290 Financial aid package award letters—Consistent terminology.(1) In collaboration with financial aid experts from public four-year and two-year institutions of higher education, as well as independent colleges in Washington state, the Washington student achievement council shall develop clear, consistent definitions for institutions of higher education to adopt regarding financial aid package award letters.(2) By July 1, 2021, all public four-year and two-year institutions of higher education, as well as all independent colleges in Washington state, must adopt uniform terminology and a standardized template for financial aid award packages so that students may easily compare them.[ 2020 c 307 § 3.]NOTES:Intent—2020 c 307: "The legislature recognizes the increasing importance of postsecondary education as a tool for economic resilience and mobility, as well as the financial barriers many students in our state face in pursuing postsecondary education. In light of the 2019 expansion of the Washington college grant, it is also important to share information about new financial aid opportunities available to prospective postsecondary students. The legislature also acknowledges Washington's low completion rate of the free application for federal student aid in comparison with other states, as well as other states' successes in increasing these rates by expanding supports for students and their families. Research has shown that increased completion of student aid applications in other states has led to increases in high school graduation and college matriculation, especially for students in underrepresented groups. Given these facts, the legislature intends to undertake several actions to improve financial aid awareness and to increase coordination in this area among schools, districts, agencies, and institutions of higher education." [ 2020 c 307 § 1.]Conflict with federal requirements—2020 c 307: "If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and this finding does not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned. Rules adopted under this act must meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state." [ 2020 c 307 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.010 - Definitions.

RCW 28B.85.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:(1) "Council" means the student achievement council.(2) "Degree" means any designation, appellation, letters, or words including but not limited to "associate," "bachelor," "master," "doctor," or "fellow" which signify or purport to signify satisfactory completion of the requirements of an academic program of study beyond the secondary school level.(3) "Degree-granting institution" means an entity that offers educational credentials, instruction, or services prerequisite to or indicative of an academic or professional degree beyond the secondary level.[ 2012 c 229 § 542; 1986 c 136 § 1.]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.85.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.030 - Current authorization required to offer or grant degree—Penalty for violation.

RCW 28B.85.030 Current authorization required to offer or grant degree—Penalty for violation.(1) A degree-granting institution shall not operate and shall not grant or offer to grant any degree unless the institution has obtained current authorization from the council.(2) Any person, group, or entity or any owner, officer, agent, or employee of such entity who willfully violates this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day on which a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation. The criminal sanctions may be imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction in an action brought by the attorney general of this state.[ 2012 c 229 § 544; 2003 c 53 § 175; 1986 c 136 § 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.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.040 - Completion of program of study prerequisite to degree—Application of chapter.

RCW 28B.85.040 Completion of program of study prerequisite to degree—Application of chapter.(1) An institution or person shall not advertise, offer, sell, or award a degree or any other type of educational credential unless the student has enrolled in and successfully completed a prescribed program of study, as outlined in the institution's publications. This prohibition shall not apply to honorary credentials clearly designated as such on the front side of the diploma or certificate and awarded by institutions offering other educational credentials in compliance with state law.(2) No exemption or waiver granted under this chapter is permanent. The council shall periodically review exempted degree-granting institutions and degree-granting institutions granted a waiver, and continue exemptions or waivers only if an institution meets the statutory or council requirements for exemption or waiver in effect on the date of the review.(3) Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, this chapter shall not apply to:(a) Any public college, university, community college, technical college, or institute operating as part of the public higher educational system of this state;(b) Institutions that have been accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the council for the purposes of this chapter: PROVIDED, That those institutions meet minimum exemption standards adopted by the council; and PROVIDED FURTHER, That an institution, branch, extension, or facility operating within the state of Washington which is affiliated with an institution operating in another state must be a separately accredited member institution of any such accrediting association to qualify for this exemption;(c) Institutions of a religious character, but only as to those education programs devoted exclusively to religious or theological objectives if the programs are represented in an accurate manner in institutional catalogs and other official publications;(d) Honorary credentials clearly designated as such on the front side of the diploma or certificate awarded by institutions offering other educational credentials in compliance with state law; or(e) Institutions not otherwise exempt which offer only workshops or seminars and institutions offering only credit-bearing workshops or seminars lasting no longer than three calendar days.[ 2012 c 229 § 545; 2006 c 234 § 4; 2004 c 96 § 2; 1996 c 97 § 1; 1994 c 38 § 2; 1986 c 136 § 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.85.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.050 - Council may require information.

RCW 28B.85.050 Council may require information.All degree-granting institutions subject to this chapter shall file information with the council as the council may require.[ 2012 c 229 § 546; 1986 c 136 § 5.]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.85.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.060 - Fees.

RCW 28B.85.060 Fees.The council shall impose fees on any degree-granting institution authorized to operate under this chapter. Fees shall be set and revised by the council by rule at the level necessary to approximately recover the staffing costs incurred in administering this chapter. Fees shall be deposited in the general fund.[ 2012 c 229 § 547; 1986 c 136 § 6.]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.85.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.080 - Suspension or modification of requirements authorized.

RCW 28B.85.080 Suspension or modification of requirements authorized.The council may suspend or modify any of the requirements under this chapter in a particular case if the council finds that:(1) The suspension or modification is consistent with the purposes of this chapter; and(2) The education to be offered addresses a substantial, demonstrated need among residents of the state or that literal application of this chapter would cause a manifestly unreasonable hardship.[ 2012 c 229 § 549; 1986 c 136 § 8.]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.85.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.090 - Claims—Complaints—Investigations—Hearings—Orders.

RCW 28B.85.090 Claims—Complaints—Investigations—Hearings—Orders.(1) Complaints may be filed with the council under this chapter by a person claiming loss of tuition or fees as a result of an unfair business practice. The complaint shall set forth the alleged violation and shall contain information required by the council. A complaint may also be filed with the council by an authorized staff member of the council or by the attorney general.(2) The council shall investigate any complaint under this section and may attempt to bring about a settlement. The council may hold a hearing pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, in order to determine whether a violation has occurred. If the council prevails, the degree-granting institution shall pay the costs of the administrative hearing.(3) If, after the hearing, the council finds that the institution or its agent engaged in or is engaging in any unfair business practice, the council shall issue and cause to be served upon the violator an order requiring the violator to cease and desist from the act or practice and may impose the penalties under RCW 28B.85.095 and 28B.85.100. If the council finds that the complainant has suffered loss as a result of the act or practice, the council may order full or partial restitution for the loss. The complainant is not bound by the council's determination of restitution and may pursue any other legal remedy.[ 2018 c 203 § 3; 2012 c 229 § 550; 1989 c 175 § 82; 1986 c 136 § 9.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2018 c 203: See note following RCW 28B.85.095.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.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.100 - Violations—Civil penalties.

RCW 28B.85.100 Violations—Civil penalties.Any person, group, or entity or any owner, officer, agent, or employee of such entity who willfully violates any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars for each violation. Each day on which a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation. The fine may be imposed by the council or by any court of competent jurisdiction.[ 2012 c 229 § 551; 1986 c 136 § 10.]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.85.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.120 - Actions resulting in jurisdiction of courts.

RCW 28B.85.120 Actions resulting in jurisdiction of courts.A degree-granting institution, whether located in this state or outside of this state, that conducts business of any kind, makes any offers, advertises, solicits, or enters into any contracts in this state or with a resident of this state is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state for any cause of action arising from the acts.[ 1986 c 136 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.130 - Educational records—Permanent file—Protection.

RCW 28B.85.130 Educational records—Permanent file—Protection.If any degree-granting institution discontinues its operation, the chief administrative officer of the institution shall file with the council the original or legible true copies of all educational records required by the council. If the council determines that any educational records are in danger of being made unavailable to the council, the council may seek a court order to protect and if necessary take possession of the records. The council shall cause to be maintained a permanent file of educational records coming into its possession.[ 2012 c 229 § 552; 1986 c 136 § 13.]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.85.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.140 - Contracts voidable—When.

RCW 28B.85.140 Contracts voidable—When.If a student or prospective student is a resident of this state at the time any contract relating to payment for education or any note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness relating thereto is entered into, RCW 28B.85.150 shall govern the rights of the parties to the contract or evidence of indebtedness. If a contract or evidence of indebtedness contains any of the following agreements, the contract is voidable at the option of the student or prospective student:(1) That the law of another state shall apply;(2) That the maker or any person liable on the contract or evidence of indebtedness consents to the jurisdiction of another state;(3) That another person is authorized to confess judgment on the contract or evidence of indebtedness; or(4) That fixes venue.[ 1986 c 136 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.150 - Enforceability of debts—Authority to offer degree required.

RCW 28B.85.150 Enforceability of debts—Authority to offer degree required.A note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness or contract relating to payment for education for a degree is not enforceable in the courts of this state by a degree-granting institution or holder of the instrument unless the institution was authorized to offer the degree under this chapter at the time the note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness or contract was entered into.[ 1986 c 136 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.85.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.|28B.85.160 - Actions to enforce chapter—Who may bring—Relief.

RCW 28B.85.160 Actions to enforce chapter—Who may bring—Relief.The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of any county in which a degree-granting institution or agent of the institution is found may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of this chapter. The court may issue an injunction or grant any other appropriate form of relief.[ 1986 c 136 § 16.]