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WA Rev Code § 28B.15.515 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.515 - Community and technical colleges—State-funded enrollment levels—Summer school—Enrollment level variances.

RCW 28B.15.515 Community and technical colleges—State-funded enrollment levels—Summer school—Enrollment level variances.(1) The boards of trustees of the community and technical college districts may operate summer schools on either a self-supporting or a state-funded basis.If summer school is operated on a self-supporting basis, the fees charged shall be retained by the colleges, and shall be sufficient to cover the direct costs, which are instructional salaries and related benefits, supplies, publications, and records.Community and technical colleges that have self-supporting summer schools shall continue to receive general fund state support for vocational programs that require that students enroll in a four quarter sequence of courses that includes summer quarter due to clinical or laboratory requirements and for ungraded courses limited to adult basic education, vocational apprenticeship, aging and retirement, small business management, industrial first aid, and parent education.(2) The board of trustees of a community or technical college district may permit the district's state-funded, full-time equivalent enrollment level, as provided in the omnibus state appropriations act, to vary. If the variance is above the state-funded level, the district may charge those students above the state-funded level a fee equivalent to the amount of tuition and fees that are charged students enrolled in state-funded courses. These fees shall be retained by the colleges.(3) The state board for community and technical colleges shall ensure compliance with this section.[ 2015 c 55 § 216. Prior: 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 13; 1993 sp.s. c 15 § 8; 1991 c 353 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.Findings—Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 28B.10.776.Effective date—1991 c 353: "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 shall take effect June 15, 1991." [ 1991 c 353 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.522 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.522 - Waiver of tuition and fees for long-term unemployed or underemployed persons—Community and technical colleges.

RCW 28B.15.522 Waiver of tuition and fees for long-term unemployed or underemployed persons—Community and technical colleges.(1) The governing boards of the community and technical colleges may waive all or a portion of the tuition and services and activities fees for persons under subsection (2) of this section pursuant to the following conditions:(a) Such persons shall register for and be enrolled in courses on a space available basis and new course sections shall not be created as a result of the registration;(b) Enrollment information on persons registered pursuant to this section shall be maintained separately from other enrollment information and shall not be included in official enrollment reports, nor shall such persons be considered in any enrollment statistics which would affect budgetary determinations; and(c) Persons who enroll under this section shall have the same access to support services as do all other students and shall be subject to all course prerequisite requirements.(2) A person is eligible for the waiver under subsection (1) of this section if the person:(a) Meets the requirements for a resident student under RCW 28B.15.011 through 28B.15.015;(b) Is twenty-one years of age or older;(c) At the time of initial enrollment under subsection (1) of this section, has not attended an institution of higher education for the previous six months;(d) Is not receiving or is not entitled to receive unemployment compensation of any nature under Title 50 RCW; and(e) Has an income at or below the need standard established under chapter 74.04 RCW by the department of social and health services.(3) The state board for community and technical colleges shall adopt rules to carry out this section.[ 2015 c 55 § 218; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 17; 1992 c 231 § 13; 1985 c 390 § 27; 1984 c 50 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.Intent—1984 c 50: "The legislature finds that providing educational opportunities to the long-term unemployed and underemployed is a valuable incentive to these individuals to reestablish themselves as contributing members of society. To this end, the legislature finds that creating the opportunity for these people to attend the state's community colleges on a space available basis, without charge, will provide the impetus for self-improvement without drawing upon the limited resources of the state or its institutions." [ 1984 c 50 § 1.]Severability—1984 c 50: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1984 c 50 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.524 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.524 - Community college international student exchange program.

RCW 28B.15.524 Community college international student exchange program.The community college international student exchange program is hereby established.[ 1987 c 12 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.526 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.526 - Community college international student exchange program—Resident tuition for participants authorized.

RCW 28B.15.526 Community college international student exchange program—Resident tuition for participants authorized.The legislature intends to permit the governing boards of the community colleges to charge resident tuition and fees for students of foreign nations who are participants in the international student exchange program.[ 1987 c 12 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.527 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.527 - Waiver of nonresident tuition fees differential for students of foreign nations—Community colleges.

RCW 28B.15.527 Waiver of nonresident tuition fees differential for students of foreign nations—Community colleges.Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of the community colleges may waive all or a portion of the nonresident tuition fees differential for undergraduate students of foreign nations as follows:(1) Priority in the awarding of waivers shall be given to students on academic exchanges and students participating in special programs recognized through formal agreements between states, cities, or institutions;(2) The waiver programs under this section shall promote reciprocal placements and waivers in foreign nations for Washington residents. The number of foreign students granted waivers through this program shall not exceed the number of that institution's own students enrolled in approved study programs abroad during the same period;(3) No reciprocal placements shall be required for up to thirty students participating in the Georgetown University scholarship program funded by the United States agency for international development;(4) Participation shall be limited to one hundred full-time foreign students each year.[ 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 18; 1992 c 231 § 14; 1989 c 245 § 5; 1987 c 12 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.Analyses—1989 c 245: See note following RCW 43.41.415.
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.540 - Waiver of tuition and fees for residents sixty years of age or older—Limitations.

RCW 28B.15.540 Waiver of tuition and fees for residents sixty years of age or older—Limitations.Consistent with the regulations and procedures established by the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College and the state board for community and technical colleges, each institution may for Washington residents who are sixty years of age or older:(1) Waive, in whole or in part, the tuition and services and activities fees for students who qualify under this section and who are enrolled for credit, and(2) Waive, in whole or in part, the tuition and services and activities fees for students who qualify under this section, but charge a nominal fee not to exceed five dollars per quarter, or semester, as the case may be, for such students who are enrolled on an audit basis: PROVIDED, That residents enrolling with fee exemptions under this section shall register for not more than two quarter or semester courses at one time on a space available basis, and no new course sections shall be created as a direct result of such registration: PROVIDED FURTHER, That such waivers shall not be available to students who plan to use the course credits gained thereby for increasing credentials or salary schedule increases: PROVIDED FURTHER, That enrollment information concerning fee exemptions awarded under this section shall be maintained separately from other enrollment information but shall not be included in official enrollment reports: PROVIDED, That persons who enroll pursuant to provisions of this section shall not be considered for any purpose in determining student-teacher ratio, nor for any purpose relating to enrollment totals, nor any other statistic which would affect budgetary determinations. Persons enrolling under the provisions of this section shall have, in equal with all other students, access to course counseling services and shall be subject to all course prerequisite requirements.[ 1992 c 231 § 16; 1985 c 390 § 29; 1975 1st ex.s. c 157 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.Purpose—1975 1st ex.s. c 157: "In recognition of the worthwhile goal of making education a lifelong process, it is the declared desire of the legislature to promote the availability of postsecondary education for the state's older residents." [ 1975 1st ex.s. c 157 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.543 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.543 - Grants for undergraduate coursework for recipients of the Washington scholars award.

RCW 28B.15.543 Grants for undergraduate coursework for recipients of the Washington scholars award.Students named by the office of student financial assistance after June 30, 1994, as recipients of the Washington scholars award under RCW 28A.600.100 through 28A.600.150 shall be eligible to receive a grant for undergraduate coursework as authorized under RCW 28B.76.660.[ 2015 c 55 § 219; 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 152; 2004 c 275 § 49; 1995 1st sp.s. c 5 § 2; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 19; 1992 c 231 § 17; 1990 c 33 § 558; 1987 c 465 § 2. Prior: 1985 c 390 § 30; 1985 c 370 § 68; 1985 c 341 § 16; 1984 c 278 § 17.]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.Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 5: See notes following RCW 28A.600.130.Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.Purpose—Statutory references—Severability—1990 c 33: See RCW 28A.900.100 through 28A.900.102.Application—1987 c 465 § 2: "The amendments to RCW 28B.15.543 by section 2, chapter 465, Laws of 1987 shall apply to persons holding the Washington scholars award as of July 26, 1987, as well as persons holding the award after July 26, 1987." [ 1987 c 465 § 3.]Severability—1984 c 278: See note following RCW 28A.185.010.
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.544 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.544 - Waiver of nonresident tuition fees differential for western undergraduate exchange program students.

RCW 28B.15.544 Waiver of nonresident tuition fees differential for western undergraduate exchange program students.Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, and Central Washington University may waive all or a portion of the difference between fifty percent of the resident tuition and fees amount and the nonresident tuition fees differential for nonresident students who enroll under the western interstate commission for higher education western undergraduate exchange program.[ 1999 c 344 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1999 c 344: "The legislature finds that policies that encourage regional planning and access to higher education benefit both the students and the state. Such policies improve access, reduce unnecessary duplication, and make higher education more cost-effective. The western undergraduate exchange program, coordinated by the western interstate commission for higher education is a program through which students in participating states may enroll in designated institutions in other participating states at a special, reduced tuition level. During the 1998-99 school year institutions in fifteen western states participated in the western undergraduate exchange program, including Washington's bordering states of Oregon and Idaho. Eastern Washington University participated on a pilot basis. It is the intent of the legislature to permit Washington's institutions of higher education to participate in the western undergraduate exchange program." [ 1999 c 344 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.545 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.545 - Grants for undergraduate coursework for recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence.

RCW 28B.15.545 Grants for undergraduate coursework for recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence.Students named by the workforce training and education coordinating board after June 30, 1994, as recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence under RCW 28C.04.520 through 28C.04.550 shall be eligible to receive a grant for undergraduate coursework as authorized under RCW 28B.76.670.[ 2015 c 55 § 220; 2004 c 275 § 50; 1995 1st sp.s. c 7 § 7; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 20; 1992 c 231 § 18; 1987 c 231 § 1; 1985 c 390 § 31; 1984 c 267 § 6.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.Severability—1995 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 28C.04.520.Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.555 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.555 - Waiver of tuition and fees for students of foreign nations—Intent.

RCW 28B.15.555 Waiver of tuition and fees for students of foreign nations—Intent.The legislature intends to permit the governing boards of the four-year institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for certain students of foreign nations. To the greatest extent possible, students chosen for these waivers and for the institutions' own approved study abroad programs shall reflect the range of socioeconomic and ethnic characteristics of the students' institutions and native countries.[ 1986 c 232 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.556 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.556 - Waiver of tuition and fees for students of foreign nations—Authorized—Limitations.

RCW 28B.15.556 Waiver of tuition and fees for students of foreign nations—Authorized—Limitations.Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may waive all or a portion of the tuition , and services and activities fees for undergraduate or graduate students of foreign nations subject to the following limitations:(1) No more than the equivalent of one hundred waivers may be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students of foreign nations at each of the two state universities;(2) No more than the equivalent of twenty waivers may be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students of foreign nations at each of the regional universities and The Evergreen State College;(3) Priority in the awarding of waivers shall be given to students on academic exchanges or academic special programs sponsored by recognized international educational organizations; and(4) An undergraduate or graduate student of a foreign nation receiving a waiver under this section is not eligible for any other waiver.The waiver programs under this section, to the greatest extent possible, shall promote reciprocal placements and waivers in foreign nations for Washington residents. The number of waivers awarded by each institution shall not exceed the number of that institution's own students enrolled in approved study programs abroad during the same period.[ 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 21; 1992 c 231 § 19; 1986 c 232 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.Effective date—1992 c 231: See note following RCW 28B.10.016.
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.600 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.600 - Refunds or cancellation of fees—Four-year institutions of higher education.

RCW 28B.15.600 Refunds or cancellation of fees—Four-year institutions of higher education.(1) The governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may refund or cancel in full the tuition and services and activities fees if the student withdraws from a university or college course or program prior to the sixth day of instruction of the quarter or semester for which the fees have been paid or are due. If the student withdraws on or after the sixth day of instruction, the governing boards may refund or cancel up to one-half of the fees, provided such withdrawal occurs within the first thirty calendar days following the beginning of instruction. However, if a different policy is required by federal law in order for the institution of higher education to maintain eligibility for federal funding of programs, the governing board may adopt a refund policy that meets the minimum requirements of the federal law, and the policy may treat all students attending the institution in the same manner. Additionally, if federal law provides that students who receive federal financial aid must return a larger amount to the federal government than that refunded by the institution, the governing board may adopt a refund policy that uses the formula used to calculate the amount returned to the federal government, and the policy may treat all students attending the institution in the same manner.(2) The governing boards of the respective universities and college may adopt rules for the refund of tuition and fees for courses or programs that begin after the start of the regular quarter or semester.(3) The governing boards may extend the refund or cancellation period for students who withdraw for medical reasons, shall adopt policies that comply with RCW 28B.10.270 for students who are called into the military service of the United States, and may refund other fees pursuant to such rules as they may prescribe.[ 2004 c 161 § 2; 2003 c 319 § 1; 1995 c 36 § 1; 1993 sp.s. c 18 § 22; 1991 c 164 § 5; 1985 c 390 § 32; 1983 c 256 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 40; 1973 1st ex.s. c 46 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 279 § 15; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.600. Prior: 1963 c 89 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.76.430.]NOTES:Effective date—2004 c 161: See note following RCW 28B.10.270.Effective date—1995 c 36: "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 shall take effect immediately [April 13, 1995]." [ 1995 c 36 § 3.]Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28B.12.060.Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 46: See note following RCW 28B.10.704.Severability—1971 ex.s. c 279: See note following RCW 28B.15.005.
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.605 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.605 - Refunds or cancellation of fees—Community colleges and technical colleges.

RCW 28B.15.605 Refunds or cancellation of fees—Community colleges and technical colleges.(1) The governing boards of the community colleges and technical colleges shall refund or cancel up to one hundred percent but no less than eighty percent of the tuition and services and activities fees if the student withdraws from a college course or program before the sixth day of instruction of the regular quarter for which the fees have been paid or are due. If the student withdraws on or after the sixth day of instruction, the governing boards shall refund or cancel up to fifty percent but no less than forty percent of the fees provided such withdrawal occurs within the first twenty calendar days following the beginning of instruction. However, if a different policy is required by federal law in order for the college to maintain eligibility for federal funding of programs, the governing board may adopt a refund policy that meets the minimum requirements of the federal law and the policy may treat all students attending the institution in the same manner.(2) The governing boards of the respective community college or technical college shall adopt rules consistent with subsection (1) of this section for the refund of tuition and fees for the summer quarter and for courses or programs that begin after the start of the regular quarter.(3) The governing boards of community colleges and technical colleges may extend the refund or cancellation period for students who withdraw for medical reasons and shall adopt policies that comply with RCW 28B.10.270 for students who are called into the military service of the United States.[ 2004 c 161 § 3; 1995 c 36 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2004 c 161: See note following RCW 28B.10.270.Effective date—1995 c 36: See note following RCW 28B.15.600.
WA Rev Code § 28B.15.610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.15 - College and University Fees.|28B.15.610 - Voluntary fees of students.

RCW 28B.15.610 Voluntary fees of students.The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to or affect any student fee or charge which the students voluntarily maintain upon themselves for student purposes only. Students are authorized to create or increase voluntary student fees for each academic year when passed by a majority vote of the student government or its equivalent, or referendum presented to the student body or such other process that has been adopted under this section. Notwithstanding RCW 42.17A.635 (2) and (3), voluntary student fees imposed under this section and services and activities fees may be used for lobbying by a student government association or its equivalent and may also be used to support a statewide or national student organization or its equivalent that may engage in lobbying.[ 2011 c 60 § 11; 2009 c 179 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.15.610. Prior: 1915 c 66 § 8; RRS § 4552. Formerly RCW 28.77.065.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919.